Product comparison · 2 phones

Samsung A27 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A18

73specifications compared
24differ
49identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy A18 has 0.6 GHz more processor frequency than the Samsung A27 5G (2.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Samsung A27 5G has 2 GB more RAM capacity than the Samsung Galaxy A18 (6 GB vs 4 GB). The Samsung Galaxy A18 has 1 MP more front camera resolution (numeric) than the Samsung A27 5G (13 MP vs 12 MP). Only the Samsung A27 5G has image stabilizer. Screen shape: Flat on the Samsung A27 5G, Curved edge screen on the Samsung Galaxy A18.

Screen shape
- A27 5G:Flat
- Galaxy A18:Curved edge screen
Processor frequency
- A27 5G:1.8 GHz
- Galaxy A18:2.4 GHz
RAM capacity
- A27 5G:6 GB
- Galaxy A18:4 GB
Front camera resolution (numeric)
- A27 5G:12 MP
- Galaxy A18:13 MP
Front camera aperture number
- A27 5G:2.2
- Galaxy A18:2
Video capture resolution (max)
- A27 5G:3840 x 2160 pixels
- Galaxy A18:1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum frame rate
- A27 5G:30 fps
- Galaxy A18:120 fps
Image stabilizer
- A27 5G:Yes
- Galaxy A18:No

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of A27 5G, Galaxy A18
131 specifications	A Samsung A27 5G View product	B Samsung Galaxy A18 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	17 cm (6.7")	17 cm (6.7")
Display resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels	1080 x 2340 pixels
Screen shapeDiffers	Flat	Curved edge screen
Display technology marketing name	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Display glass typeKnown for one	Gorilla Glass	Unknown — not stated by the source
Gorilla Glass versionKnown for one	Gorilla Glass Victus	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of colours	16 million colours	16 million colours
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pixel densityKnown for one	387 ppi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMOLED
Rounded display cornersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor1 differ
Processor familyKnown for one	Snapdragon	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one	6 Gen 3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor architectureKnown for one	ARM Cortex-A78+Cortex-A55	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cores	8	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
RAM capacityDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Internal storage capacity	128 GB	128 GB
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one	2 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory card slot typeKnown for one	Hybrid slot	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera7 differ
Rear camera type	Triple camera	Triple camera
Rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one	1/2.76"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Second rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one	1/5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one	1/5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	50 MP	50 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)	5 MP	5 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)	2 MP	2 MP
Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	50 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera aperture number	1.8	1.8
Second rear camera aperture number	2.2	2.2
Third rear camera aperture number	2.4	2.4
Rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one	0.64 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera pixel size (Quad Pixel technology)Known for one	1.12 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera pixel size (Quad Pixel technology)Known for one	1.75 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one	77°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one	115°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one	89°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoom	10x	10x
Front camera type	Single camera	Single camera
Front camera sensor sizeKnown for one	1/3.2"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	12 MP	13 MP
Front camera aperture numberDiffers	2.2	2
Front camera pixel sizeKnown for one	1.2 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one	81°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera flash	Yes	Yes
Flash typeKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capture resolution (max)Differs	3840 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum frame rateDiffers	30 fps	120 fps
Resolution at capture speedDiffers	3840x2160@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1280x720@30fps	1920x1080@30fps
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerDiffers	Yes	No
Image stabilizer typeKnown for one	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Macro photographyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PanoramaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Portrait modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Slow motion mode	Yes	Yes
Slow motion rateDiffers	240fps @HD	120 fps @HD
Video recording modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080p
Video stabilizerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network5 differ
SIM card capabilityDiffers	Dual SIM	Hybrid Dual SIM
Mobile network generationDiffers	5G	4G
SIM card type	NanoSIM	NanoSIM
2G standardsKnown for one	GSM	Unknown — not stated by the source
3G standardsDiffers	WCDMA	UMTS, WCDMA
4G standard	LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD	LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardKnown for one	Sub6 TDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.1	2.0
2G bands (primary SIM)Known for one	850,1900,1800,900 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
3G bands supportedDiffers	2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz	2100,850,900 MHz
4G bands supportedKnown for one	2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,1500,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
5G bands supportedKnown for one	2100,700,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB connector type	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
USB version	2.0	2.0
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Navigationidentical
Position location	Yes	Yes
GPS (satellite)	Yes	Yes
BeiDou	Yes	Yes
GLONASS	Yes	Yes
Galileo	Yes	Yes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic compassKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Form factor	Bar	Bar
Product colourDiffers	Light pink	Silver
Performanceidentical
Fast charging	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Hearing aid compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video callKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia2 differ
Speakers	Mono	Mono
Audio formats supportedDiffers	3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF	MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, Mid, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats supportedDiffers	3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM	3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM, M4V, MP4
Software1 differ
Platform	Android	Android
Operating system installedDiffers	Android 16.0	Android 10
Batteryidentical
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	1.4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Removable batteryKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery endurance in cycles	1200	1200
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one	23 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (max)	25 W	25 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)	10 W	10 W
Endurance1 differ
Energy efficiency classDiffers	A	B
Energy efficiency scale	A to G	A to G
Battery endurance per cycleKnown for one	3066 min	Unknown — not stated by the source
Repeated free fall reliability classKnown for one	B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Repairability classKnown for one	C	Unknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for one	IP64	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Geomagnetic sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	200 g	196 g
WidthDiffers	78.2 mm	77.9 mm
DepthDiffers	7.8 mm	164.4 mm
HeightDiffers	162.4 mm	7.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	USB Type-C to USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
SIM card ejector pinKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
CompatibilityKnown for one	Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds3 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch8,	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Security update termKnown for one	31 July 2032	Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More phone comparisons

All phone comparisons