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Samsung Galaxy A06

R2,500
SKU: 4579
Brand: Samsung
Category: Mobiles
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CPU: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
RAM: 4GB/6GB
Storage: 64GB/128GB
Display: PLS LCD, 90Hz
Camera: 50MP
OS: Android 14

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.8

Display 6 / 10
Camera 5 / 10
Performance 5 / 10
Battery 7 / 10

PROS

Best build quality.
4G network supported.
5000mAh Li-polymer battery.
Large PLS LCD.

CONS

NFC is not supported.
5G network not supported.

The Samsung Galaxy A06 is the quintessential entry-level smartphone for the South African market. Starting at around ZAR 2,000 to ZAR 2,600 for cash purchases, it represents the backbone of Samsung’s affordable lineup in the country.

Unlike the imported M-series or F-series models, the Galaxy A06 is an officially localized device fully backed by Samsung South Africa. This means it enjoys massive retail distribution and can easily be found in almost every corner of the country.

Where to Buy the Galaxy A06

Because it is a high-volume, mass-market budget phone, it is heavily stocked across all major retail tiers. You can pick it up cash, on credit, or bundled into a cellular plan at:

Convenience & Essential Retailers: PEP, PEP Cell, and Ackermans (the absolute hot spots for cash deals on this specific phone).
Retail & Grocery Giants: Makro and Game.
Fashion & Lifestyle Outlets: Foschini and Mr Price.
Online & Tech Specialists: Takealot, Hi Online, Cellucity, 4U, and HiFi Corp.
Network Operators: Available on prepaid or affordable monthly contracts through MTN and Chatz Connect.

What the Galaxy A06 Brings to the Table

Fleshing out the hardware reveals that Samsung didn’t just build a cheap phone; they built a highly practical tool optimized for long battery life and everyday communication:

1. Updated “Key Island” Design and Big Screen

The Galaxy A06 adopts Samsung’s modern design language featuring the “Key Island”—a unique raised edge on the side frame that makes the power button (which doubles as a snappy side-mounted fingerprint sensor) and volume rockers easier to press blindly. This frame wraps around a massive 6.7-inch HD+ display, giving you a large, clear window for WhatsApp, TikTok, and mobile banking.

2. Reliable Performance and MediaTek Power

Under the hood, the device relies on the tried-and-tested MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. It is usually configured locally with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage (expandable via a microSD card). It handles everyday multitasking smoothly, meaning you can jump between chat apps, web browsers, and email without the agonizing lag common in ultra-cheap smartphones.

3. All-Day Battery and 50MP Camera

Powering the device is a large 5,000 mAh battery that easily sails through a day and a half of typical use. When you do run low, it supports 25W fast charging to get you topped up quickly. On the back, it features a surprisingly sharp 50MP main camera alongside a 2MP depth sensor, delivering crisp photos for family group chats and social media posts.

A Quick Buyer’s Note: Because this phone is officially supported in South Africa, it comes with a full 24-month local manufacturer warranty. If you run into any issues or drop it, you can take it to any authorized Samsung service center across South Africa for genuine parts and repairs—a massive advantage over buying parallel-imported models.

Full Specifications

General

Brand	Samsung
Model	Samsung Galaxy A06
Announced	16 August, 2024
Released	22 August, 2024
Status	Available
Price	ZAR 2,500

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones.	Bar
Colors	Blue, Gold, White

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	PLS LCD, 90Hz
Size	6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~82.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio	Unspecified
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality.	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Video	Yes
Selfie Camera	8 MP, f/2.0
Video	Yes

Software

Android 14

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Mali-G52 MC2
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	4GB/6GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	64GB/128GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	microSDXC
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 2.0
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	25W wired

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