Poco M6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 19/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 Plus has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Poco M6 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Poco M6 Plus scores 13 points higher (32/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco M6 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | $89 |
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco M6 Plus is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A05 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.