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Samsung Galaxy A27 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A27 5GSamsungGalaxy A34 5G
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2026March 2023
Display
Screen size6.7″6.6″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch390 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,000 nits
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, Infinity-O, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.6″ full rectangle, 6.4″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail–1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode
Always-on display–Customisable always-on display (Tech Advisor)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+–
Display featuresVision Booster; slimmer bezelsInfinity-U camera cutout; Vision Booster
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 6 Gen 3Dimensity 1080
Memory6 GB – 8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUOcta-core, 2.4 GHz (4x) and 1.8 GHz (4x); 4 nmMediaTek Dimensity 1080 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Authority; octa-core, 2.6 GHz and 2 GHz
GPU–Mali-G68 MC4 (Android Authority)
Cameras
Main camera50 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera12 MP13 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OISF1.8 wide camera, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera5 MP, F2.2F2.2, fixed focus
Front camera12 MP, F2.2F2.2, fixed focus, no OIS
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10xDigital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)Up to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 480 or 240 fps; automatic reframing
Front video–Up to 4K at 30 fps (Android Authority)
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; Object Eraser5 MP F2.4 fixed-focus macro camera; rear flash; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser for objects, shadows and reflections
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 23 hoursUp to 21 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRated (minimum) capacity 4,860 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class ARated capacity 4,905 mAh; up to 22 hours LTE or Wi-Fi internet, 84 hours wireless audio playback and 35 hours LTE calls
Wired charging25 W Fast Charging, up to 45% in 30 minutes25 W wired charging; charger sold separately (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Wireless charging–Not supported (Tech Advisor)
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM, with the second slot shared with microSD (UK model)Dual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSD; no eSIM (UK specification)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80 MIMO; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3
NFC–Supported
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0USB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight200 g199 g
Thickness7.8 mm8.2 mm
Height × width162.4 × 78.2 mm161.3 × 78.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP67
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ with a glossy glass finish on the backPlastic rear and frame (Tech Advisor and Android Authority); Samsung calls the rear finish glastic
ColoursBlack, Blue, Light PinkAwesome Lime, Awesome Silver, Awesome Violet, Awesome Graphite
Water resistance detailIP64, tested with 10 litres of fresh water a minute sprayed from all angles for 5 minutes; not recommended for beach or pool useTested for up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water; not advised for beach, pool or soapy water; resistance may diminish over time
BiometricsFingerprint sensorOptical in-display fingerprint reader; face recognition (Tech Advisor)
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK spec)Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 8.5 (Android 16)Android 13 with One UI 5.1
Software updatesUp to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 July 2032 (UK)Four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates; UK spec page lists security support until 31 March 2028
AI featuresAwesome Intelligence, including Object Eraser and Voice Transcription with translation; Circle to Search with Google; Gemini and Perplexity; BixbyPhoto Remaster and Object Eraser
Safety featuresKnox Vault (EAL5+); Private AlbumSamsung Knox; Secure Folder; Security and Privacy Dashboard; Private Share with time limits and screenshots disabled
In the box–USB-C to USB-C cable and SIM tool; no charger or case (Tech Advisor)

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