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Samsung Galaxy A27 5G review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£220RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.7 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G Review: Compare 196 technical specifications, 45 expert and video reviews and 5 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

35%

7.3

Technical score

30%

8.1

List score

25%

7.2

Reviews score

10%

6.8

Sentiment score

▲Better than 63% of smartphones
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

▲Better than 80%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components

25%

7.1

Performance

18%

7.5

Camera

15%

8.0

Display

15%

6.3

Battery

10%

8.5

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

5.5

Audio

3%

7.9

Design

▲Better than 69%
7.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 61% of models

80%

6.8

Average grade

20%

8.7

Popularity

Grades by review (45)
6 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 39 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 61%
8.1

List score

List score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (5)
List score: in 5 of 242 lists (2%)
★Better than 94%
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

Based on 6 · 43

Reviewers like the sharp screen and long software support, but the weak speakers, slow charging and poor ultrawide camera disappoint.
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Ranked #283 of 2,069 models in Smartphones (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of smartphone Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components:

25%

7.1

Performance

18%

7.5

Camera

15%

8.0

Display

15%

6.3

Battery

10%

8.5

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

5.5

Audio

3%

7.9

Design

7.3
Reviews score
7.2
List score
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 80% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

8.0
Processor model
?
Storage type
?
RAM capacity
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 37.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.3% of smartphones.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not support direct OS updates. 20.1% of smartphones offer this.
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
?
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.7% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.2% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
?
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.6% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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Screen size
6.7 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.7 inches which is larger than the screens of 51.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 10.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
387 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 387 ppi which is lower than that of 69.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.4% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.6% of smartphones.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 29% of smartphones.
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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What reviewers say
Stereo speakers
?
3.5 mm headphone jack
?
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
?
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless Bluetooth audio. 12.5% of smartphones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Height
?
Width
?
Thickness
7.8 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.8 mm which is thinner than 77.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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What reviewers say

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.4% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.1% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 0.5 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 0.03 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 5.2% higher list score
    List score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (5)
    List score: in 5 of 242 lists (2%)
    8.1 vs 7.7
  • 4.9% better value for money
    Samsung Galaxy A27 5G has better value for money than the average smartphone (8.04 vs 7.7).
    8.04 vs 7.66
  • 5.2% higher list score
    List score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (5)
    List score: in 5 of 242 lists (2%)
    8.1 vs 7.7
  • 4.9% better value for money
    Samsung Galaxy A27 5G has better value for money than the average smartphone (8.04 vs 7.7).
    8.04 vs 7.66
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.4% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.1% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 0.03 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 0.5 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.2% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 61.5% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 2% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (387 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    387 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 12.8% lower sentiment score
    6.8 vs 7.8
  • 12.8% lower sentiment score
    6.8 vs 7.8
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 2% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (387 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    387 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 61.5% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.2% of smartphones support aptX HD.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Tech Reason
≈ estimated
24/10/2026
Hands-on camera test · day, night and video samples
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is a good pick for cameras, though it reuses last year's camera hardware.
6.0
JayTine TV
≈ estimated
25/09/2026
Full review · camera and video tests · build and modes
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is average in every area with no standout strength, so it is only worth buying when on sale.
8.0
Android Digest
≈ estimated
18/09/2026
Hands-on review · one month of use and value check
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is a decent budget phone for the right buyer, though it is not worth the full price.
8.0
Gadget Sidekick
≈ estimated
12/09/2026
Hands-on review · gaming, camera and display tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is a solid, good-performing phone that becomes more worth buying after a price drop.
8.0
Santertainment
≈ estimated
05/09/2026
Hands-on review · performance, camera and trade-offs
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is still an interesting choice, especially for long-term Samsung users, though it comes with some trade-offs.
8.0
GSMDome
≈ estimated
07/08/2026
Full review · camera, screen, software and battery tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is a good buy at a lower price, mainly for selfies, screen and battery.
5.0
Tech Apajit
≈ estimated
05/08/2026
Unboxing and review · design, performance and battery notes
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G suits students who want long updates, but its speakers, performance, battery and water resistance are weak.
6.0
Tech Reloaded
≈ estimated
05/08/2026
Hands-on review · two weeks of testing, gaming and camera tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is good for content viewing and camera use, but not recommended for performance or gaming users.
6.0
Kevin Breeze
≈ estimated
02/08/2026
Hands-on review · benchmarks, fingerprint, ports and camera tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is pricey for what it offers; it is a reasonable pick only if you want to spend little.
4.0
TechRight
≈ estimated
30/07/2026
Pros and cons review · features and price comparison
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G has better options at this price, so a rival model is the wiser pick for most buyers.
8.0
SuperbDan
≈ estimated
27/07/2026
Hands-on review · gaming tests in four popular titles
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is fine for light or casual gaming, but it heats up and drops frames; skip it for demanding games.
5.0
The Product Reviewer
≈ estimated
25/07/2026
Full review · tests, battery and camera samples
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is hard to recommend at its launch price, but it could become more interesting once the price drops.
More graded video reviews (19)
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
07/08/2026
Hands-on review · Budget Samsung
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G has a large colourful screen and long software support, but weaker water resistance and sluggish performance hold it back.
7.0
yugatech.com
✓ explicit
17/07/2026
Review · Everyday mid-range phone
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is a dependable daily phone with a good AMOLED screen and clean software, but its cameras struggle in low light and charging is slow.
8.4
wazzup.ph
✓ explicit
29/08/2026
Gaming test · Mid-range phone
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G runs Mobile Legends and Call of Duty: Mobile smoothly at balanced settings, but Genshin Impact is playable only at low-to-medium settings, capped at 30 FPS.
7.0
inet.detik.com
≈ estimated
26/08/2026
Full review · Mid-range Samsung
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G suits buyers wanting a bright screen and six years of updates, but if cameras matter most, look at the Galaxy A37 5G.
7.6
smartzone.de
✓ explicit
05/08/2026
Hands-on test · Downgrade check
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G gains a Snapdragon chip and a sleeker front, but weaker water resistance and missing features make it more of a sideways step.
6.0
studioradio.fr
≈ estimated
04/08/2026
Full review · Value comparison
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G suits One UI fans, but with few upgrades over the Galaxy A26, it is hard to pick over rivals.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

  • Optical image stabilization keeps video steady when you move.
  • At 7.8 mm, the body is slim and easy to hold.
  • The 120 Hz OLED screen makes scrolling look smooth.
  • A 5000 mAh battery is large for a phone this thin.
  • 128 GB of storage gives room for apps and photos.
  • 4K video at 30 fps records sharp family clips.

What customers don't like about Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

  • No wireless charging, so you need a cable every night.
  • No optical zoom, so distant subjects look soft when cropped.
  • No direct OS updates, so new software can arrive later.
  • Video takes up space quickly, and 128 GB fills fast with 4K clips.

Verdict

Steadier video is the main reason to pick the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G over a plainer phone in the same range. Optical image stabilization keeps walking shots and quick pans from looking shaky, and the 4K video at 30 fps is enough for family clips. At 7.8 mm thick, it is a slim, easy phone to hold for a long time. Scrolling looks smooth on the 6.7-inch OLED screen, which runs at 120 Hz and 387 ppi. The 2.4 GHz chip and 6 GB of RAM are enough for messaging, maps and the camera. The trade-off is charging: there is no wireless charging, so you plug in every night. It suits a buyer who films family moments and wants a slim phone that covers the basics well.

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