Samsung Galaxy A06 Description and price in Kenya.
Samsung Galaxy A06 was officially announced in August 2024 alongside Samsung Galaxy A06e and Samsung Galaxy A06s. It landed in Kenya in August 2024. The Samsung Galaxy A06 succeeds the Samsung Galaxy A05 as the top new Samsung flagship, Samsung Galaxy A06 is available at Gadgets Nerd.
The Samsung Galaxy A06 has a 6.7-inch PLS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels display. It has dual rear camera setup with a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. An 8MP front camera for selfies. Powered by the new MediaTek Helio G85 chip, designed with Samsung DeepMind for enhanced AI capabilities. Its battery is 5000mAh Li-Ion that is approximately 20% longer battery life with 25W fast charging. It runs OS of Android 13. The phone is designed to offer a balance of performance and affordability, making it a good option for everyday use.
Build
The Samsung Galaxy A06 features a practical and sleek design. It is built with a glass front, a plastic back, and a plastic frame, making it lightweight and durable. It has 167.3 x 77.3 x 8 mm dimension, weighing 189 grams. The phone is designed with a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is becoming rare in many modern smartphones.
This combination of materials and design elements ensures the Galaxy A06 is both stylish and functional.
It has USB-C connectivity, which can enable faster charging and data transfer, and compatibility with other devices.
- Dimensions:167.3 x 77.3 x 8 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.31 in)
- Weight: 189 g (6.67 oz)
- Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Display
The Samsung Galaxy A06 features a 6.7-inch PLS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+). This display offers a smooth 60Hz scrolling experience and a screen-to-body ratio of approximately 82.1%1. These displays are designed to offer vibrant colors, high brightness, and smooth performance, making them ideal for various uses, from gaming to watching videos.
The Samsung’s display also supports a wide color gamut, HDR10+ and Vision video standards. The panel has the Dynamic Island pill-shaped cutout. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, which appears to have an oleophobic coating for enhanced smudge resistance.
The Samsung Galaxy A06 display supports True Tone adjustments, and it has the Haptic Touch feature provided by a powerful Taptic Engine.
- Type: PLS LCD
- Size: 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy A06 is equipped with a dual rear camera setup 50 MP main camera, this high-resolution camera captures detailed and vibrant photos and 2 MP depth camera, adds depth to your photos, enhancing portrait shots. For selfies, it features an 8 MP front camera.
It comes with a 8MP front camera, which offers improved low-light performance and a wider field of view for group selfies.
Additionally, the new Add Me feature uses augmented reality to help you take group shots, ensuring no one gets left out.
Main Camera:
- Dual: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF
:2 MP, f/2.4, (depth
- Features: LED flash
- Video: 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Camera:
- Single:8 MP, f/2.0
- Video: Yes
Platform
The Samsung Galaxy A06 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, which includes an octa-core CPU (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) and a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. This new chip enhances the phone’s performance and AI capabilities, making it more efficient and powerful.
The Samsung Galaxy A06 runs on Android 14 with One UI 6.1 and will receive seven years of OS, security, and Samsung updates. This ensures that the device stays up-to-date with the latest features and improvements for a long time.
- OS: Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
- Chipset: Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
Battery and Charging
The Samsung Galaxy A06 is equipped with a 5000mAh battery. It supports 25W wired charging, which allows for relatively quick recharges. Samsung Galaxy A06 offers up to 24+ hours of battery life under typical usage. With the Extreme Battery Saver mode, it can last up to 100 hours. It supports fast charging, allowing the battery to reach up to 55% in about 30 minutes. It also supports fast wireless charging (Qi-certified) and Battery Share for charging other devices.
- Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
- Charging: 25W wired
The Samsung Galaxy A06 supports 25W wired fast charging. However, the in-box charger may only provide 15W charging. This means you might need to purchase a separate 25W charger to take full advantage of its fast-charging capabilities. These options provide flexibility and convenience, ensuring your device stays charged throughout the day.
Security and Identification
The Samsung Galaxy A06 offers several security features to keep your data safe:
- Samsung Knox Vault: This advanced security system isolates sensitive information like PINs and passwords, protecting them from potential threats.
- Side-mounted fingerprint sensor: Provides quick and secure access to your device with a single press.
- Regular security updates: The device is confirmed to receive four years of security updates, ensuring ongoing protection against new threats1.
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