Samsung has introduced its latest budget-friendly 5G smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy F06 5G, catering to users seeking an affordable device with decent performance, a smooth display, and long-term software support. Let’s explore its features, specifications, and overall value proposition.
Design & Build
The Samsung Galaxy F06 5G boasts a modern yet simple design, with a glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame. It has an IP54 rating for splash and dust resistance, ensuring durability against everyday usage.
- Dimensions: 167.4 x 77.4 x 8 mm
- Weight: 191g
- Available Colors: Bahama Blue and Lit Violet
The device feels comfortable to hold and provides a sleek look despite its plastic build.
Display
One of the highlights of the Galaxy F06 5G is its 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and animations.
- Resolution: 1600 x 720 pixels
- Brightness: 800 nits (HBM)
- Aspect Ratio: 19.5:9
- Touch Sampling Rate: 120Hz
- Color Depth: 16.7 million (8-bit)
While the HD+ resolution may not match FHD+ panels, the higher refresh rate and bright display ensure an immersive viewing experience, making it ideal for media consumption and gaming.
Performance & Software
Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy F06 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset, which is built on a 6nm process for power efficiency.
- CPU: Octa-Core (2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz)
- GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
- AnTuTu Score: 433,932
- Geekbench Scores: 781 (Single-Core), 1981 (Multi-Core)
The device runs on One UI 7.0 based on Android 15, offering four years of security updates and four major OS updates, ensuring long-term usability.
Gaming & Everyday Performance
With its LPDDR4x RAM (4GB/6GB) and UFS 2.2 storage (128GB), the phone can handle multitasking and casual gaming efficiently. The expandable storage up to 1TB via a microSD card slot is a bonus.
Cameras
Samsung has equipped the Galaxy F06 5G with a dual-camera setup at the rear and a single front-facing camera for selfies.
Rear Camera
- 50MP Primary Sensor (f/1.8, Auto Focus, 1/2.76″ Sensor, 24mm Focal Length, 0.64μm Pixels)
- 2MP Depth Sensor (f/2.4, for portrait shots)
Rear Camera Features
- LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
- Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode
- Slow Motion, Hyper-Lapse
- Video Recording: 1080p @ 30fps, 720p @ 30fps
Front Camera
- 8MP (f/2.0, Fixed Focus)
- Video Recording: 1080p @ 30fps
- HDR, Night Mode, Portrait Mode
The camera setup delivers decent photos in good lighting conditions but might struggle in low-light environments. The Night Mode feature helps improve low-light performance.
Battery & Charging
A 5000mAh battery ensures that the Samsung Galaxy F06 5G lasts an entire day on a single charge. It supports 25W wired fast charging, but Samsung does not include a charger in the box.
Connectivity & Sensors
- 5G Support
- Wi-Fi 5 (Dual Band 2.4GHz + 5GHz)
- Bluetooth 5.3
- GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
- USB Type-C 2.0
- 3.5mm Headphone Jack
- Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
Price & Availability
The Samsung Galaxy F06 5G is competitively priced in India and other global markets:
- India:
- 4GB + 128GB – ₹9,999
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹11,499
- UAE: AED 429
- Europe: €119
Final Verdict
Pros:
✅ Affordable 5G smartphone
✅ Smooth 90Hz display
✅ Long-term software updates (4 OS & 4 years security)
✅ Decent primary camera (50MP)
✅ Large 5000mAh battery
Cons:
❌ HD+ resolution instead of FHD+
❌ Plastic build
Who Should Buy It?
The Samsung Galaxy F06 5G is a budget-friendly 5G smartphone perfect for students, casual users, and first-time 5G buyers. It offers a good balance between performance, battery life, and software support.
