Samsung Galaxy A27 5G vs Galaxy A26 5G: What Has Changed?

Samsung recently launched the Galaxy A27 5G smartphone in the Indian market as the successor to the Galaxy A26 5G device. In this article, we will be comparing the two Galaxy A-series smartphones and will be taking a closer look at the key differences between them.

Let’s compare the newly-launched Samsung Galaxy A27 5G and last year’s Galaxy A26 5G smartphones and find out which device stands as the better option among the two.

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Specifications

Specifications
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (India)
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G (India)

General

Dimensions
162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8 mm
164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm

Weight
200 gm
200 gm

Connectivity

Network Connectivity
2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G
2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth 5.3

NFC
Yes
Yes

Platform

Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
Exynos 1380

Primary Clock Speed
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz

GPU
Adreno 710
Mali-G68 MP5

Operating System
Android 16 Based One UI 8.5
Android 15 Based One UI 7

Software Support
6 Years of OS and Android Security Updates
6 Years of OS and Android Security Updates

Storage Options
6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB
6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB

Storage Type
LPDDR5X RAM + UFS 3.1 Storage
LPDDR4X RAM + UFS 2.2 Storage

Display

Display Type
Super AMOLED Display
Super AMOLED Display

Screen Size
6.7”
6.7”

Screen Resolution
1080 x 2340 Pixels
1080 x 2340 Pixels

Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz

Brightness Rate
1400 nits
1000 nits

Camera

Rear Camera
50MP(Main, OIS) + 5MP(Ultrawide) + 2MP(Macro) Triple Camera Setup
50MP(Main, OIS) + 8MP(Ultrawide) + 2MP(Macro) Triple Camera Setup

Front Camera
12MP
13MP

Sensors

Fingerprint Scanner
Yes, Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner
Yes, Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner

Accelerometer
Yes
Yes

Proximity Sensor
Yes, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Yes, Virtual Proximity Sensing

Gyroscope
Yes
Yes

Compass
Yes
Yes

Barometer
No
No

IR Blaster
No
No

Color Spectrum
No
No

Satellite Connectivity
No
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh

Charging Features
25W Wired Fast Charging
25W Wired Fast Charging

Colors

Color Variants
Black, Blue, Light Green, and Light Pink
Black, White, Mint, and Peach Pink

Pricing

6GB/128GB Price
₹31,999
₹23,499

8GB/128GB Price
₹34,999
₹24,999

8GB/256GB Price
₹40,499
₹27,999

Based on the overall specifications of the two smartphones, the newly-launched Samsung Galaxy A27 5G has turned out to be the better smartphone device when it comes to performance, storage type, software, and display brightness.

Firstly, the Galaxy A27 5G comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, while the Galaxy A26 5G is equipped with the Exynos 1380 chipset. Speaking more, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset is said to have achieved an AnTuTu v10 score of around 840,000 to 868,000 points, whereas the Exynos 1380 chipset powering the Galaxy A26 5G has reportedly managed to score around 579,811  points (via GSMARENA). This clearly gives the Galaxy A27 5G a notable advantage in terms of overall performance. While the Galaxy A26 5G came with One UI 7 based on Android 15, it has now been upgraded to One UI 8.5 based on Android 16, but the Galaxy A27 5G already ships with One UI 8.5 based on Android 16.

Notably, the Galaxy A27 5G comes with up to 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, whereas its predecessor, the Galaxy A26 5G, offers up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. This means that apart from the chipset upgrade, the newer device also gets an advantage in terms of faster RAM and storage standards.

As far as the display specs are concerned, both smartphones feature a 6.7” Super AMOLED display with a 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. However, the Galaxy A27 5G offers a higher peak brightness of 1400 nits, while the Galaxy A26 5G supports up to 1000 nits of brightness. Furthermore, the Galaxy A27 5G has a punch hole front display, whereas the Galaxy A26 5G has an infinity U-shaped display.

Regarding the camera specs, both the devices have a 50MP OIS-supported main camera and a 2MP macro camera at the rear. However, the Galaxy A26 5G features a better 8MP ultrawide camera, while the Galaxy A27 5G only has a 5MP ultrawide lens. The selfie camera is also slightly better on the Galaxy A26 5G, as it comes with a 13MP front camera, compared to the 12MP front-facing camera offered on the Galaxy A27 5G.

Coming to the battery specs, both smartphones are backed by the same 5000 mAh battery and support 25W wired fast charging. This means that there is no major difference between the two devices in terms of battery capacity or charging capability.