POCO M8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
35Performance28.9
64Display45.6
31.6Camera41.7
57.4Battery57.7
70.7Features73.3
11 spec wins — POCO M8 5G3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO M8 5G wins this phone face-off, 48.2 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in display (+18) and performance (+6). 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 POCO M8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 46
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 800 nits
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $350
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 32
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi+1% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits+300% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 92 %+6% | 86.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | 837,903Bottom 26% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 292,124Bottom 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 130,371Bottom 32% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 179,700Bottom 35% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 235,708Bottom 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,024Bottom 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,960Bottom 38% | — |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 26% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 5 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K |
| Front camera | 20 MP+67% | 12 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,520 mAh+10% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 12.7 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+11% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+6% | 7.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP66 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 6 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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