Nothing Phone (2) vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
48.9Performance28.9
50.3Display45.6
54.8Camera41.7
61.1Battery57.7
73.3Features73.3
7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (2) wins this phone face-off, 55.3 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and camera (+13). Samsung Galaxy A27 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 58
- 900% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 5 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- Lower launch price: $350 vs $599
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+2% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+100% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 86.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | 1,320,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750Top 40% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+900% | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K |
| Front camera | 32 MP+167% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12.7 h+6% |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.8 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (Nothing OS 2.0) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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