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Samsung Galaxy A27 5G - Reviews and Specs

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is a balanced mid-range smartphone featuring a 120 Hz AMOLED display, dependable cameras, expandable storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery. Reviews praise its build quality and six-year software commitment while noting its higher price and modest performance ambitions.

Pros

+ Vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display
+ Six years software support
+ Expandable microSD storage
+ Reliable everyday cameras
+ Solid build quality
+ Decent battery life

Cons

- Pricier than its predecessor
- Performance remains mid-range
- Charging trails key rivals
- Full testing still pending

The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is a mid-range smartphone focused on reliability and everyday usability. It features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. Its Snapdragon processor is paired with 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of expandable storage. The phone includes a 50 MP triple rear camera, a 12 MP selfie camera, 5G connectivity, and a 5,000 mAh battery. Reviewers praise its sturdy construction, capable everyday cameras, dependable software, and six-year update promise. However, its higher price and modest performance may make more aggressive competitors appealing.

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (Galaxy A20 Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 8c/8t, 4 x 2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A78, 4 x 1.8 GHz ARM Cortex-A55, Cortex-A78 / A55
Graphics adapter
Memory
6 GB 
, or 8GB
Display
6.70 inch 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixel 385 PPI, Capacitive touchscreen, Super AMOLED, glossy: yes, 120 Hz
Storage
128GB / 256GB
Connections
USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Card Reader: microSD, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, compass
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.1, GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.8 x 162.4 x 78.2 ( = 0.31 x 6.39 x 3.08 in)
Battery
5000 mAh
Operating System
Android 16
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix + 5MP + 2MP
Secondary Camera: 12 MPix
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual keyboard
Weight
200 g ( = 7.05 oz / 0.44 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 70% - average
Average of 9 scores (from 23 reviews)
price: 60%, performance: 70%, features: 70%, display: 78% mobility: 71%, workmanship: 79%, ergonomy: 60%, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G Review
Source: Manila Shaker English
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is a dependable daily driver. Its biggest drawbacks are the base RAM and storage configuration, which feel underwhelming for its price. Nevertheless, it offers a vibrant display, capable cameras, reliable battery life, and solid everyday performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/25/2026
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G Review
Source: Manila Shaker English
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/21/2026
Samsung Galaxy A27 Review
Source: Yugatech English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/21/2026
Galaxy A27 vs. realme P4 Power: Which one should you get?
Source: Yugatech English
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 07/20/2026
70% Samsung Galaxy A27 review: The mid-range phone built to last
Source: The Times of India English
The Galaxy A27 is a well-rounded smartphone with an impressive design and thoughtfully picked features. The smartphone comes with a starting price tag of Rs 28,999 and it nails the basics with a premium-feeling build, a bright 6.7-inch AMOLED display, and dependable all-round performance for everyday use.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/19/2026
Rating: Total score: 70%
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G Review
Source: Yugatech English
The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G feels like a phone designed for the average consumer rather than spec sheet enthusiasts. It does not chase benchmark records. It does not try to win a battle of numbers against brands offering larger batteries, faster charging, or more RAM. Instead, what you get is a dependable daily driver: a good display, polished software, solid everyday performance, expandable storage, and cameras that perform well enough given the right conditions.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/17/2026
84% Galaxy A27 5G review: Samsung’s affordable mid-range is future-proof
Source: 91mobiles English
The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is a capable all-round phone in the sub-Rs 35,000 segment on the strength of its processor, display, and software support. The 120Hz Super AMOLED is among the best displays you can get at this price, and six years of OS updates is a commitment that makes this phone a genuinely long-term buy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/15/2026
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 80% display: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85%
78% Samsung Galaxy A27 Review: Why Does This Phone Exist When the A37 Is Cheaper?
Source: Gadgetbyte Nepal English
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy A27 is a decent product, but with confusing pricing. It has several positive qualities. The Super AMOLED display looks vibrant, battery life is dependable, One UI is polished, daylight photographs are respectable and Samsung’s six-year software commitment is excellent. However, these advantages are overshadowed by its slow performance, lack of HDR playback, side-mounted fingerprint reader and downgraded IP64 protection.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/15/2026
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
65% Samsung Galaxy A27 Review: Core Galaxy
Source: Htxt Africa English
At R6 999 (RRP), the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G does not feel like the usual great value we see from the mid-range Galaxy A series. The phone performs solidly enough, has a serviceable camera, good battery life, and a pleasant design, but at that price point, we can find comparable smartphone experiences in the market at the same price point.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/10/2026
Rating: Total score: 65% price: 60% performance: 60% display: 70% mobility: 70%
Samsung Galaxy A27 review: One step forward, two steps back?
Source: GSM Arena English
The Samsung Galaxy A27 has arrived to refresh the brand's popular mid-range lineup, bringing a new Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset and a modernized punch-hole display to the table. However, with a downgraded IP64 rating and a lower-resolution ultrawide camera, it introduces a surprising mix of incremental upgrades and unexpected regressions.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/10/2026
Samsung Galaxy A27 review
Source: Sam Mobile English
The Galaxy A27 is a perfectly competent mid-range phone, but it doesn't feel like the obvious choice in Samsung's lineup. Battery life is excellent, software support is among the best in the segment, and the new selfie camera is a welcome improvement. However, the downgrade to an IP64 rating, the weaker ultrawide camera, and the inconsistent day-to-day performance make it difficult to recommend over its siblings.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/08/2026
70% Samsung Galaxy A27 review
Source: GSM Arena English
The Galaxy A27 is a perfectly competent mid-range smartphone. It delivers the dependable software experience we've come to expect from Samsung, backed by an excellent six-year software update promise. The phone feels well-built, offers expandable storage, delivers decent battery life, and its main camera and selfie camera are perfectly capable for everyday use.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/07/2026
Rating: Total score: 70%
Samsung Galaxy A27 review: More Samsung than surprises
Source: Digit.in English
The Samsung Galaxy A27 is a device that plays around the traditional strengths. In the segment where brands are competing aggressively with larger batteries, fast charging, more powerful chipsets and increasingly ambitious cameras, Samsung has offered a more balanced approach focused on reliability, software longevity and everyday usability.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/03/2026
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G First Impressions: A budget phone with high-end potential
Source: Tech2.in.com English
Based on our initial experience, we are impressed by Samsung’s attempt to bring a smartphone with a premium design and a capable display to the budget segment. There is certainly more testing left to do before passing a final verdict, particularly regarding cameras, battery endurance, and overall performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/03/2026
69% Samsung Galaxy A27 5G Review: Good Intentions, Mixed Execution
Source: The Mobile Indian English
At Rs 31,999, there are some great upgrades in the Galaxy A27 5G over its predecessor, like the switch to the punch-hole notch on the front, a better chipset and software experience, and a slightly longer lasting battery. However, the device feels noticeably underpowered for its price segment, and its cameras also fall short of what you would expect at this price point.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/03/2026
Rating: Total score: 69% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G first impressions: aims to impress with 120Hz AMOLED, six years of updates
Source: 91mobiles English
The Galaxy A27 5G makes a strong first impression, but it is more expensive than its predecessor, which arrived at Rs 24,999, understandably due to the ongoing memory crisis driving smartphone prices up. The combination of a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, Gorilla Glass Victus+, IP64 durability, OIS on the primary camera, and six years of software support at around Rs 30,000 looks like a solid offering.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/30/2026
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G First Impressions
Source: NDTV Gadgets English
To conclude, the Samsung Galaxy A27 seems to be an interesting smartphone. The device features a decent design language, and the display seems decent. That being said, we have yet to fully test the device to gauge its performance in different segments. So we suggest you stay tuned for an in-depth review of the device.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/29/2026

Foreign Reviews

74% Recensione Samsung Galaxy A27: due passi avanti e due indietro
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/31/2026
Rating: Total score: 74% price: 60% features: 70% display: 80% mobility: 75%
60% Test Samsung Galaxy A27 5G : un smartphone qui souffre de quelques régressions, alors même que son prix progresse
Source: Phonandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/04/2026
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Test Samsung Galaxy A27 5G : six ans d’espérance de vie contre quelques années de retard
Source: Les Numeriques French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/26/2026
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 60% workmanship: 60% ergonomy: 60%
Galaxy A27 5G sau ba tuần trải nghiệm: Từ tân binh ổn áp đến món hời của phân khúc tầm trung
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/29/2026
Đánh giá Samsung Galaxy A27 chi tiết: Có đáng mua trong phân khúc tầm trung?
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/14/2026
Đánh giá Samsung Galaxy A27 5G: Có đáng mua trong phân khúc tầm trung?
Source: XT Mobile VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/04/2026

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 710: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets, integrated in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC. According to Qualcomm, 2x faster than the old Adreno 644 in the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 6 Gen 1: Mid-range SoC with 8 Kryo cores (4x ARM Cortex A78 2.4 GHz performance cluster, 4x ARM Cortex A55 with 1.8 efficiency cluster) and a 5G modem (up to 2900 Mbps download). The chip is manufactured using the modern 4nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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DeepL / Ninh Duy, 2026-07-13 (Update: 2026-07-13)