ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
45.8Performancechip32.6
49.3Display45.6
42.6Camera41.7
39.8Battery57.7
60Features73.3
7 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 95 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenfone 9 scores 46.1 against 46.1 for Samsung Galaxy A27 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Zenfone 9 edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenfone 9
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 33
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 46
- 140% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 5 MP
- 38% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 800 nits
- 20% higher Wired charging: 30 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- 14% higher Screen size: 6.7 ″ vs 5.9 ″
- Lower launch price: $350 vs $699
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.7 ″+14% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi+16% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+38% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | 1,300,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800Top 40% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Top 42% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+140% | 5 MP |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 30 W+20% | 25 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12.7 h |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+15% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.8 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 6 years+200% |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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