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Updated · GSMArena.com · Jul 7
Samsung Galaxy A27 Adds Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Cuts IP Rating to IP64
Updated
Updated · GSMArena.com · Jul 7

Samsung Galaxy A27 Adds Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, Cuts IP Rating to IP64

3 articles · Updated · GSMArena.com · Jul 7

Summary

  • Samsung’s Galaxy A27 makes only modest changes to the A26, pairing a new punch-hole Infinity-O display with the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and little else upgraded.
  • The new Qualcomm chip delivers just a 10% to 20% performance gain over last year’s Exynos-based model, while the phone keeps the same 5,000 mAh battery and 25W charging.
  • Several specs move backward: the ultrawide camera drops to 5MP from 8MP, ingress protection falls to IP64 from IP67, and Bluetooth support slips to 5.1 from 5.3.
  • Pricing shown in the review lists the 128GB/6GB model at £319 or €259, with the 256GB/8GB version at £379 or €438.99.
  • In the box, Samsung includes only a USB-C to USB-C cable, underscoring the A27’s position as a lightly refreshed mid-range model rather than a clear step up.

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