TCL P80 vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
The TCL P80 scores 6.8 in our rating, and the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G scores 6.2. The TCL P80 leads in display, camera, battery and design, while the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is ahead in software support. The TCL P80 is the newer phone, announced Sep 3, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the TCL P80
- Faster wired charging 45 W vs 25 W
- Bigger screen 6.83 inches vs 6.7 inches
- Better water resistance IP68 vs IP64
- Newer model Sep 3, 2026 vs Jun 25, 2026
- Lighter 178 g vs 200 g
- Thinner 7.5 mm vs 7.8 mm
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- Longer OS update support 6 years vs 3 years
PhoneRanked scores
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Spec
TCL P80Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Overall
6.8
6.2
Display
8.3
8.1
Performance
4.7
4.6
Camera
6.1
5.5
Battery
5.3
4.8
Design
8.9
6.8
Software support
7.4
8.4
Value for money
6.0 est.
4.7
Display
Spec
TCL P80Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Size
6.83 inches
6.7 inches
Type
OLED, AMOLED Sunlight Display
OLED, Super AMOLED
Resolution
—
1080 × 2340 px
Pixel density
—
385 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
—
✕ No
Peak brightness
3,200 nits
—
Protection
—
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Spec
TCL P80Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
—
2.4 GHz
GPU
—
Adreno 710
RAM
8 GB
6 GB / 8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
microSD slot
—
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
TCL P80Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.56"
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
8 MP
5 MP
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
—
4K@30
Front camera
32 MP
12 MP
Battery and charging
Spec
TCL P80Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Capacity
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
45 W
25 W
Reverse wireless
—
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
TCL P80Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Dimensions
—
162.4 × 78.2 × 7.8 mm
Thickness
7.5 mm
7.8 mm
Weight
178 g
200 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Back
—
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP64
3D face unlock
—
✕ No
SIM
—
Dual Nano-SIM
Colors
Sunlit Gold, Midnight Blue
Black, Blue, Light Green, Light Pink
Connectivity and features
Spec
TCL P80Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
5G
—
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
—
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
—
5.1
USB
—
USB-C 2.0
NFC
—
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
—
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✕ No
Satellite
—
✕ No
IR blaster
—
✕ No
Software
Spec
TCL P80Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
OS at launch
Android
Android 16
Interface
—
One UI 8.5
OS updates
3 years
6 years
Security updates
7 years
6 years
Launch and price
Spec
TCL P80Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Announced
Sep 3, 2026
Jun 25, 2026
Released
Sep 3, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
—
$349.99
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