Samsung Galaxy A27 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A25 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G scores 6.1 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G scores 5.5. The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G leads in display, performance, design, software support and value for money, while the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G is ahead in camera. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G cost $50 less ($299.99 vs $349.99). 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 6.5 inches
- Better water resistance IP64 vs None
- Longer OS update support 6 years vs 4 years
- Newer model Jun 25, 2026 vs Dec 11, 2023
- Thinner 7.8 mm vs 8.3 mm
- Longer security updates 6 years vs 5 years
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G
- Lower launch price $299.99 vs $349.99
- Lighter 197 g vs 200 g
- Sharper display 396 ppi vs 385 ppi
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Stereo speakers
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A25 5G
Overall
6.1
5.5
Display
8.1
7.1
Performance
4.6
3.9
Camera
5.5
5.8
Battery
4.6
4.6
Design
6.8
5.7
Software support
8.4
6.9
Value for money
4.6
4.1
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A25 5G
Size
6.7 inches
6.5 inches
Type
OLED, Super AMOLED
OLED, Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 × 2340 px
1080 × 2340 px
Pixel density
385 ppi
396 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
—
1,000 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus+
—
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A25 5G
Process
4 nm
5 nm
Max CPU clock
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
GPU
Adreno 710
Mali-G68 MP4
Geekbench 6 single-core
—
940
Geekbench 6 multi-core
—
2,020
RAM
6 GB / 8 GB
6 GB / 8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
—
UFS 2.2
microSD slot
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A25 5G
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
5 MP
8 MP
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
4K@30
4K@30
Front camera
12 MP
13 MP
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A25 5G
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 A25 5G
Dimensions
162.4 × 78.2 × 7.8 mm
161 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm
Thickness
7.8 mm
8.3 mm
Weight
200 g
197 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
Blue Black, Blue, Light Blue, Yellow
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A25 5G
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.1
5.3
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✕ No
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A25 5G
OS at launch
Android 16
Android 14
Interface
One UI 8.5
One UI 6
OS updates
6 years
4 years
Security updates
6 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A25 5G
Announced
Jun 25, 2026
Dec 11, 2023
Released
Jul 1, 2026
Dec 16, 2023
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$349.99
$299.99
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