– 6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED 120Hz display with punch-hole camera (replaces notch)
– Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset, 6/8GB RAM, 128/256GB expandable storage
– 50MP main + 5MP ultrawide + 2MP macro rear cameras; 12MP front camera
– 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging, IP64 rating (downgraded from IP67)
– Ships with One UI 8.5, 6 years of OS/security updates, Quick Share to iOS
The Galaxy A27 5G is not yet officially announced by Samsung, but a product page has gone live on the Samsung Czech Republic website. This page reveals all of the phones specifications, except for details about pricing and availability.
Display and Design Details
The Galaxy A27 5G has a 6.7-inch display, and while this is the same size as the Galaxy A26 (see our review), there is a major design difference. Gone is the U-shaped notch, replaced by a round cut-out in the center for the front-facing camera. The screen is an FHD+ (1080 × 2340) Super AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection.
Core Performance and Storage Options
Powering the Galaxy A27 is a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, this replaces the Exynos 1380 from the previous generation. The spec sheet says the phone has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage, but there is also a 256GB version which RAM isn’t stated for. However, earlier leaks revealed the phone will be available with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Camera System Comparisons
For the cameras, the Galaxy A27 has a 12MP f/2.0 front-facing camera while the back is home to a 50MP f/1.8 primary camera, a 5MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera, and a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera. For comparison, the Galaxy A26 has a 50MP f/1.8 primary rear camera, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 13MP f/2.2 front-facing camera.
Software, Updates, and Connectivity
The Galaxy A27 ships with One UI 8.5 out of the box and will recieve 6 years of OS and security updates. It also supports Quick Share for iOS devices. Suprisingly, Samsung has downgraded the IP rating to IP64 from IP67 on the Galaxy A26. Other features include dual SIM support (hybrid SIM tray), Bluetooth 5.1, and dual-band Wi-Fi.
Battery, Charging, and Color Options
There is a 5,000mAh battery inside the phone with support for 25W fast wired charging (up to 45% in 30 minutes). The Galaxy A27 5G will be available in Black, Blue, Light Green, and Light Pink, altough pricing and availability remains unknown. However, a recent leak revealed the 6+128GB version will have a €349 price tag while the 8+128GB version will cost €439.