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POCO X3 NFC vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

POCO X3 NFC

Xiaomi

POCO X3 NFC

$229

40.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
45Inno Score
23.6Performance28.9
60.2Display45.6
34.2Camera41.7
49.4Battery57.7
44Features73.3
8 spec wins — POCO X3 NFC8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G wins this phone face-off, 45 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and battery (+8). POCO X3 NFC still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO X3 NFC

  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 46
  • 160% higher ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 5 MP
  • 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $350

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 24
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 49
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 44
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years

Display

Display comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Screen size6.67 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2400x10801080x2340
Pixel density395 ppi+3%385 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—800 nits
Screen-to-body—86.8 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 732GSnapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu410,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)740Bottom 16%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,950Bottom 14%—
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP+160%5 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K
Front camera20 MP+67%12 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Capacity5,160 mAh+3%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Active use endurance—12.7 h

Design

Design comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Weight215 g200 g+7%
Thickness9.4 mm7.8 mm+17%
IP ratingIP53IP64
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
OS at launchAndroid 10 (MIUI 12)Android 16 (One UI 8.5)
OS update pledge2 years6 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X3 NFC versus Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
SpecPOCO X3 NFCSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackYesNo

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