Samsung Galaxy A06 5G vs Redmi A7
The short answer
- Redmi A7 has the bigger battery: 5,200 mAh against 5,000.
- Samsung Galaxy A06 5G charges faster, at 25 W against 15.
- Redmi A7 has the faster screen: 120 Hz against 90.
- Samsung Galaxy A06 5G is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 10,499 against INR 10,999.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 Samsung Galaxy A06 5G
₹10,499launch price · Feb 2025
|
 Redmi A7
₹10,999launch price · Apr 2026
|
|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Bottom quarter ₹10–15k | Bottom quarter ₹10–15k |
| Spec index | 7.0 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 3 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | UNISOC T7250 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP | 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) | 6.88 inches (17.48 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | February 19, 2025 (Official) | April 21, 2026 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI 7 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | UNISOC T7250 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) | Octa core (Up to 1.8 GHz) |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 |
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) | 6.88 inches (17.48 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1600 px (HD+) | 720x1640 px (HD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 262 ppi | 260 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 83.80 % | 82.03 % |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with water drop notch | — |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits (peak) |
| Design | ||
| Height | 167.3 mm | 171.79 mm |
| Width | 77.3 mm | 79.77 mm |
| Thickness | 8.0 mm | 8.26 mm |
| Weight | 191 grams | 193 grams |
| Colours | Black, Light Gray, Light Green | Black, Sky Blue |
| Waterproof | Yes, IP54 | Yes, IP52 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | Dual |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera | 13 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/3.06" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size) Auxiliary Camera |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| OIS | No | No |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | — |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | Portrait mode Night mode Time-lapse High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Film Camera |
| Camera Features | 10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus | AI Camera with AI filters |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps 1280x720 @ 30 fps |
| Video Recording Features | Slo-motion | — |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 8 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | 8 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/4" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size) |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Flash | No | No |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps 1280x720 @ 30 fps |
| Camera Features | — | Beautify Portrait mode Night mode HDR mode Time-lapse Screen fill-light |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | — |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 25W | Yes, Fast, 15W |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 64 GB / 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 1.5 TB | Yes, Up to 2 TB |
| User Available Storage | Up to 44.8 GB | — |
| USB OTG | Yes | — |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Dedicated microSD slot) |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G | 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | - | - |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| SIM 2 | - | - |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4GHz + 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB Connectivity | USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging | USB Type-C, USB charging |
| 4G Bands | — | FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 850(band 5) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) |
| 3G Bands | — | UMTS 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz |
| 2G Bands | — | GSM 1800 / 850 / 900 MHz |
| Multimedia | ||
| FM Radio | Yes | — |
| Stereo Speaker | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side | Side |
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Virtual proximity sensor, Virtual ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass |