Samsung has launched the Galaxy A06 5G in the Philippines, a new smartphone aimed at users seeking affordability without giving up key features like fast connectivity, reliable performance, and hardware-based security.
The device, priced at P7,990, is now available in stores and online, and is being promoted as a solid option for students, first-time smartphone owners, and users with modest performance needs.
Though positioned in the entry-level segment, the Galaxy A06 5G includes Samsung’s Knox Vault security platform, which offers advanced protection by isolating sensitive data such as PINs and passwords in a secure part of the hardware. It also supports features like Attestation Key, designed to safeguard data if the phone is lost or tampered with.
Samsung says the device meets the growing demand for dependable mobile security in a digitally connected lifestyle.
“When your phone handles everything from banking to schoolwork, it has to protect everything too,” the company said in a statement.
The phone also features Samsung Weaver, a security measure that delays access after repeated failed password attempts using a binary exponential back-off method, further discouraging brute-force attacks.
The Galaxy A06 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor with 4GB of RAM, offering a smooth experience for tasks like video streaming, casual gaming, and multitasking. It has a 6.7-inch display and a 5,000mAh battery supported by 25-watt fast charging. Samsung says the phone’s IP54 rating makes it resistant to dust and light splashes.
As part of its long-term software support, Samsung promises four generations of Android and One UI upgrades, along with four years of security updates.
The company is offering a free travel adapter with purchases made before June 30, 2025, and is promoting financing options such as credit card installments, Home Credit, and Samsung Finance+ with zero percent interest.
The Galaxy A06 5G comes in two color variants, Light Gray and Black, and has a thinner profile than previous models, measuring 8.0 mm.
In a company release, Samsung described the phone as one that “keeps up with your every move,” while targeting users who need a dependable phone for both everyday life and content consumption.
While the phone may not break performance records, it underscores Samsung’s strategy to offer modern mobile experiences to a wider audience at a lower price point.