Samsung Galaxy A27 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

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Galaxy A27 5G compared with Galaxy A53 5G
SamsungGalaxy A27 5GSamsungGalaxy A53 5G
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2026March 2022
Display
Screen size6.7″6.5″
Resolution2340 × 10802400 × 1080 (better)
Sharpness385 pixels per inch405 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–800 nits
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, Infinity-O, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.5″ full rectangle, 6.3″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail–Up to 800 nits with adaptive brightness enabled and ambient light above 20,000 lux
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresVision Booster; slimmer bezelsInfinity-O camera cutout; Eye Comfort Shield
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 6 Gen 3Exynos 1280
Memory6 GB – 8 GB (better)6 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB (better)128 GB
CPUOcta-core, 2.4 GHz (4x) and 1.8 GHz (4x); 4 nmExynos 1280 identified by Tech Advisor and TechRadar; octa-core, two cores at 2.4 GHz and six at 2 GHz; 5 nm process
Storage type–MicroSD expansion up to 1 TB; 101 GB available on the 128 GB model
Cameras
Main camera50 MP64 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera5 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera12 MP32 MP (better)
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OISF1.8, autofocus, optical image stabilisation and VDIS
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)UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 240 fps; automatic frame-rate adjustment in low light
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; Object Eraser5 MP F2.4 macro and 5 MP F2.4 depth cameras; rear flash; Night mode; Portrait mode; Fun mode; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 23 hoursUp to 18 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 4,860 mAh; up to 16 hours LTE internet, 18 hours Wi-Fi internet, 60 hours audio playback and 42 hours LTE calls
Wired charging25 W Fast Charging, up to 45% in 30 minutes25 W Super Fast Charging; charger sold separately
Wireless charging–Not supported (Tech Advisor and TechRadar)
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
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; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.1
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 g189 g (better)
Thickness7.8 mm (better)8.1 mm
Height × width162.4 × 78.2 mm159.6 × 74.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP67
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ with a glossy glass finish on the back–
ColoursBlack, Blue, Light PinkAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Peach
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; safe against low water pressure only
BiometricsFingerprint sensorUnder-screen fingerprint reader and face recognition (Tech Advisor)
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, RGB light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK spec)Stereo speakers; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 8.5 (Android 16)Android 12 with One UI 4.1
Software updatesUp to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 July 2032 (UK)Four generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades and up to five years of security updates promised
AI featuresAwesome Intelligence, including Object Eraser and Voice Transcription with translation; Circle to Search with Google; Gemini and Perplexity; BixbyNight mode combines up to 12 frames; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser
Safety featuresKnox Vault (EAL5+); Private AlbumSamsung Knox; Secure Folder; Private Share with time-limited access
In the box–No charger included

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