POCO M8 Power 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
28.9Performance28.9
49.7Display45.6
29Camera41.7
71.3Battery57.7
62.7Features73.3
5 spec wins — POCO M8 Power 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO M8 Power 5G scores 44.9 against 45 for Samsung Galaxy A27 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy A27 5G edges ahead in camera and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M8 Power 5G
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 58
- 125% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 800 nits
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 63
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
- 11% lower weight: 200 g vs 225 g
Display
| Spec | POCO M8 Power 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.99 ″+4% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2396 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 375 ppi | 385 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+125% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M8 Power 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M8 Power 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 | 1080p@30fps | 4K |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M8 Power 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+60% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12.7 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO M8 Power 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 200 g+11% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.8 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M8 Power 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO M8 Power 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 6 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M8 Power 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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