Samsung Galaxy A06 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy A06 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 34/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 348,562); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A06 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A06 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A06
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy A06 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 235g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A06 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (66/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A06 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×77.3×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A06
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A06
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A06
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A06 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A06 by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A06
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (66/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A06 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A06 by 58 points (92/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A06 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy A06 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A06 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A06 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A06 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.