Samsung Galaxy A27 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G scores 6.2 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G scores 6.4. The Samsung Galaxy A26 5G leads in display, camera, design and value for money. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G cost $50 less ($299.99 vs $349.99). The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is the newer phone, announced Jun 25, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- Newer model Jun 25, 2026 vs Mar 2, 2025
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
- Better water resistance IP67 vs IP64
- Lower launch price $299.99 vs $349.99
- Thinner 7.7 mm vs 7.8 mm
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 A26 5G
Overall
6.2
6.4
Display
8.1
8.4
Performance
4.6
4.4
Camera
5.5
5.8
Battery
4.8
4.8
Design
6.8
7.1
Software support
8.4
8.4
Value for money
4.7
5.4
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
Size
6.7 inches
6.7 inches
Type
OLED, Super AMOLED
OLED, Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 × 2340 px
1080 × 2340 px
Pixel density
385 ppi
385 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
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Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
Process
4 nm
5 nm
Max CPU clock
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
GPU
Adreno 710
Mali-G68 MP5
RAM
6 GB / 8 GB
6 GB / 8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
—
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 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 A26 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 A26 5G
Dimensions
162.4 × 78.2 × 7.8 mm
164 × 77.5 × 7.7 mm
Thickness
7.8 mm
7.7 mm
Weight
200 g
200 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
—
Plastic
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP64
IP67
Fingerprint
—
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Colors
Black, Blue, Light Green, Light Pink
Black, White, Mint, Peach Pink
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 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
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✕ No
✕ No
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
OS at launch
Android 16
Android 15
Interface
One UI 8.5
One UI 7
OS updates
6 years
6 years
Security updates
6 years
6 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A27 5GSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
Announced
Jun 25, 2026
Mar 2, 2025
Released
Jul 1, 2026
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Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$349.99
$299.99
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