Samsung Galaxy A27
Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Galaxy A37: Which one to get?
Pros
- MicroSD expandable storage is available.
- Features a convenient side-mounted fingerprint reader.
- Provides decent battery life.
- The display offers an adaptive 120 Hz refresh rate.
- Performance is stable without significant thermal throttling.
Cons
- Charging speed is notably slow.
- The screen brightness is lower compared to competitors.
- Overall camera quality is inferior.
- Lacks 4K video stabilization.
- Does not feature better ingress protection.
The Samsung Galaxy A27 offers some practical advantages such as microSD expandable storage and a side-mounted fingerprint reader. It also provides decent battery life and features a 6.7-inch OLED display with a smooth 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate, alongside stable performance for its class.
However, the phone comes with several compromises, including slow charging speeds, a less bright screen, and overall inferior camera quality, particularly lacking 4K video stabilization. Given the minimal price difference compared to the Samsung Galaxy A37, the reviewer strongly recommends the higher-tier model unless expandable storage is the user's primary concern.
“So, overall, unless expandable storage is your priority, we definitely recommend getting the Samsung Galaxy A37 over the Samsung Galaxy A27.”
“So, overall, unless expandable storage is your priority, we definitely recommend getting the Samsung Galaxy A37 over the Samsung Galaxy A27.”
Samsung Galaxy A27 review: One step forward, two steps back?
Pros
- Improved battery life and endurance
- Good front-facing camera performance for its class
- Modern punch-hole display design
- Minimal thermal throttling during prolonged use
Cons
- Slow charging speed
- Downgraded ultrawide camera
- Occasional UI slowdowns
- Poor value at launch price compared to alternatives
- Lower IP rating than similar models
The Samsung Galaxy A27 offers a decent overall performance, notably improving its battery life compared to its predecessor. It features a modern 6.7-inch OLED display and a capable front-facing camera.
However, the phone introduces several downgrades, including a weaker ultrawide camera and a lower IP64 rating. Its slow charging speed and occasional UI slowdowns also detract from the user experience.
Crucially, its launch price makes it hard to recommend, as it matches the higher-tier Galaxy A37 while offering less. The reviewer suggests waiting for a price drop for the A27 to become a more compelling option, as older models like the A36 currently offer better value.
“However, when you consider that at launch, this phone is actually about the same price as the higher-tier Galaxy A37, and Samsung has included a handful of downgrades in this package, the A27 becomes a bit harder to recommend.”
“But perhaps the A27 will be a more enticing offer once its price does go down.”
“So, there you have it, the Galaxy A27. Like last year's model, it does a decent job overall.”