Samsung Galaxy A27 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A56
28.9Performance42.5
45.6Display48.5
41.7Camera42.6
57.7Battery58.2
73.3Features89.3
1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A27 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A56 wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and performance (+14). 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 Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- 15% higher Active use endurance: 12.7 h vs 11 h
- Lower launch price: $350 vs $499
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 73
- 140% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 5 MP
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 800 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 800 nits | 1,200 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.8 % | 87.5 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,227,862Bottom 39% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 466,860Bottom 44% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 292,734Bottom 41% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 171,100Bottom 33% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 297,168Bottom 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,350Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,900Top 50% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
| Max video | 4K | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 12.7 h+15% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g | 198 g+1% |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.4 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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