Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy A27
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy A27
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Galaxy A27
Wired charging speed (25W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy A27
AnTuTu benchmark (885,852 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy A27
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
iPhone 12
Total weight (164g)
WinsValue
iPhone 12
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 12 | Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.1" | 6.7" | |
| 1,170 × 2,532 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| Super Retina XDR OLED | Super AMOLED | |
| 60Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,200 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Virtual proximity sensing, accelerometer, compass, gyro | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm) | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| 568,674 | 885,852 | |
| — | 911 | |
| 4 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 2,815 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 20W | 25W | |
| 15W | No | |
Build | ||
| 164g | 200g | |
| 7.4mm | 7.8mm | |
| Glass front and back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+) | |
| IP68 | not specified | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy A27
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy A27
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy A27
Highest resolution main camera.