The Samsung Galaxy A27 is a mid-range Android phone that leans on Samsung's long software support and a Super AMOLED screen rather than cutting-edge hardware, aimed at buyers who want a Samsung handset that stays current for years. It carries up to six major Android upgrades and a Gorilla Glass Victus+ build, but steps back to an IP64 rating where the Galaxy A26 before it was IP67.

Galaxy A27: Display

The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED runs at 120Hz with a 1080 x 2340 resolution and Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection rated to Mohs level 5, so it should look sharp and scroll smoothly for the class.

The panel is unchanged from the Galaxy A26, so buyers upgrading from that phone gain nothing on screen, and the frame around it is plastic rather than metal.

Galaxy A27: Camera

The rear camera is a triple set: a 50MP f/1.8 main with optical stabilisation, a 5MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro, with 4K video at 30fps and a 12MP front camera. The stabilised main sensor is the one to rely on for everyday shots.

The ultrawide drops to 5MP from the 8MP unit on the Galaxy A26, so wide shots capture less detail, and the 2MP macro is a token sensor rather than a genuinely useful third camera.

Galaxy A27: Battery

The 5000mAh battery is rated by the EU energy label at 51 hours 10 minutes of endurance, a clear step up from the 37 hours the Galaxy A26 recorded on the same test, and paired with an efficient Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 it should comfortably see out a full day. Charging is 25W wired, quoted at 45% in 30 minutes.

There is no wireless charging, and 25W is unchanged from the A26, so top-up speeds are modest next to rivals that now offer faster charging around this price.

Galaxy A27: Size, Weight and Build

At 162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8mm and 200g the A27 has a glass front and glass back, both Gorilla Glass Victus+, over a plastic frame, a sturdier finish than many rivals use at this level. It comes in Black, Blue, Light Green and Light Pink.

The IP64 rating only protects against dust and water splashes, a clear step down from the IP67 immersion resistance of the Galaxy A26, and at 200g it is on the heavier side for the class.

Galaxy A27: Performance

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 with Adreno 710 graphics and 6GB or 8GB of RAM should handle everyday apps, browsing and light gaming smoothly, with 128GB or 256GB of storage and a microSDXC slot, though the card shares the second SIM tray. It ships on Android 16 with One UI 8.5 and up to six major OS upgrades from launch, a support window that is still active and unusually long for the price.

Connectivity is dated in places, with Bluetooth 5.1 rather than the 5.3 on the Galaxy A26 and Wi-Fi limited to Wi-Fi 5, and there is no hardware proximity sensor, only a virtual sensing feature.

Galaxy A27: Who Should Buy

The Galaxy A27 suits a buyer who wants a Samsung phone with a smooth 120Hz AMOLED screen and years of guaranteed updates, and does not mind modest charging or a downgraded ultrawide to get them. Anyone who values stronger water resistance or a better ultrawide camera may find the outgoing Galaxy A26 a smarter buy while stocks last. Buyers comparing on contract length or upfront cost will find current network pricing in the table above.

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