Samsung Galaxy A27 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A23
The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G scores 6.1 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy A23 scores 4.5. The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G leads in display, performance, camera, design and software support. The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is the newer phone, announced Jun 25, 2026.
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Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- Bigger screen 6.7 inches vs 6.6 inches
- Higher refresh rate 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Better water resistance IP64 vs None
- Newer model Jun 25, 2026 vs Mar 4, 2022
- More storage 128 GB / 256 GB vs 64 GB / 128 GB
- Thinner 7.8 mm vs 8.4 mm
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy A23
- Lighter 195 g vs 200 g
- Higher screen resolution 1080 × 2408 px vs 1080 × 2340 px
- Sharper display 400 ppi vs 385 ppi
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
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Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A23
Overall
6.1
4.5
Display
8.1
6.3
Performance
4.6
2.6
Camera
5.5
4.8
Battery
4.6
4.5
Design
6.8
5.0
Software support
8.4
3.5
Value for money
4.6
5.0 est.
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A23
Size
6.7 inches
6.6 inches
Type
OLED, Super AMOLED
LCD, PLS TFT LCD
Resolution
1080 × 2340 px
1080 × 2408 px
Pixel density
385 ppi
400 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
90 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A23
Process
4 nm
6 nm
Max CPU clock
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
GPU
Adreno 710
Adreno 610
RAM
6 GB / 8 GB
4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
64 GB / 128 GB
microSD slot
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A23
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
5 MP
5 MP
Rear cameras
3
4
Rear video
4K@30
1080p@30
Front camera
12 MP
8 MP
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A23
Capacity
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
25 W
25 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
—
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A23
Dimensions
162.4 × 78.2 × 7.8 mm
165.4 × 76.9 × 8.4 mm
Thickness
7.8 mm
8.4 mm
Weight
200 g
195 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
—
Plastic
Back
Glass
Plastic
Water resistance
IP64
None
Fingerprint
—
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Colors
Black, Blue, Light Green, Light Pink
Black, White, Blue, Peach
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A23
5G
✓ Yes
✕ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.1
5.0
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
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3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✕ No
✕ No
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A23
OS at launch
Android 16
Android 12
Interface
One UI 8.5
One UI 4.1
OS updates
6 years
—
Security updates
6 years
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Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A23
Announced
Jun 25, 2026
Mar 4, 2022
Released
Jul 1, 2026
Mar 25, 2022
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$349.99
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