Samsung Galaxy A27 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S25
28.9Performance75.3
45.6Display61.3
41.7Camera47.3
57.7Battery51.4
73.3Features94.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A27 5G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 wins this phone face-off, 64.1 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+46) and features (+21). 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
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 51
- 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $350 vs $800
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25
- Stronger performance score: 75 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 225% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 800 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+8% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 416 ppi+8% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 2,600 nits+225% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.8 % | 91.1 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,578,555Top 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 792,959Top 25% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 925,248Top 24% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 331,698Top 33% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 528,650Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,950Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,400Top 12% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | 12 MP+140% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 12.7 h+6% | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g | 162 g+19% |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 7 years+17% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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