Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
43.2Performance28.9
44.9Display45.6
41.9Camera41.7
43.7Battery57.7
65.3Features73.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G0 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G scores 45.6 against 45 for Samsung Galaxy A27 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
- 60% higher ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 800 nits
- Lower launch price: $300 vs $350
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+25% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | 754,064Bottom 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 294,711Bottom 20% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 87,552Bottom 14% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 138,545Bottom 10% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 233,256Bottom 21% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12.7 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+1% | 7.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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