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Samsung A27 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black

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  • 85specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 48identical
  • 70known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black has 6 ppi more pixel density than the Samsung A27 5G (393 ppi vs 387 ppi). The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black has 0.96 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Samsung A27 5G (3.36 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black has 2 GB more RAM capacity than the Samsung A27 5G (8 GB vs 6 GB). Display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7") on the Samsung A27 5G, 16.8 cm (6.6") on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black. Display resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels on the Samsung A27 5G, 2340 x 1080 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black.

  • Display diagonal
    • A27 5G:17 cm (6.7")
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:16.8 cm (6.6")
  • Display resolution
    • A27 5G:1080 x 2340 pixels
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:2340 x 1080 pixels
  • Display technology marketing name
    • A27 5G:Super AMOLED
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Gorilla Glass version
    • A27 5G:Gorilla Glass Victus
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • Pixel density
    • A27 5G:387 ppi
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:393 ppi
  • Processor model
    • A27 5G:6 Gen 3
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:8 Gen 2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • A27 5G:2.4 GHz
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:3.36 GHz
  • RAM capacity
    • A27 5G:6 GB
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:8 GB

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Comparison of A27 5G, Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black
155 specifications
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers17 cm (6.7")16.8 cm (6.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1080 x 2340 pixels2340 x 1080 pixels
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Display technology marketing nameDiffersSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Display glass typeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass versionDiffersGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass Victus 2
Display number of colours16 million colours16 million colours
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Pixel densityDiffers387 ppi393 ppi
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOLED
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (Outdoor)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1750 cd/m²
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Processor2 differ
Processor familySnapdragonSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffers6 Gen 38 Gen 2
Processor architectureKnown for oneARM Cortex-A78+Cortex-A55Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cores88
Processor frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.36 GHz
Storage3 differ
RAM capacityDiffers6 GB8 GB
Internal storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)Not supported
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory card slot typeKnown for oneHybrid slotUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera12 differ
Rear camera typeTriple cameraTriple camera
Rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/2.76"Unknown — not stated by the source
Second rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)50 MP50 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP12 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP10 MP
Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one50 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera aperture number1.81.8
Second rear camera aperture number2.22.2
Third rear camera aperture number2.42.4
Rear camera pixel sizeDiffers0.64 µm1 µm
Rear camera pixel size (Quad Pixel technology)Known for one1.12 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera pixel size (Quad Pixel technology)Known for one1.75 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers77°85°
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers115°120°
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers89°36°
Digital zoomDiffers10x30x
Front camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Front camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/3.2"Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)12 MP12 MP
Front camera aperture number2.22.2
Front camera pixel sizeDiffers1.2 µm1.12 µm
Front camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers81°80°
Rear camera flashYesYes
Flash typeLEDLED
Video capture resolution (max)Differs3840 x 2160 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum frame rate30 fps30 fps
Resolution at capture speedDiffers3840x2160@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1280x720@30fps7680x4320@30fps
Auto focusYesYes
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Night modeYesYes
Macro photographyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PanoramaYesYes
Portrait modeYesYes
Slow motion modeYesYes
Slow motion rateDiffers240fps @HD960fps @FHD, 240fps @FHD
Second rear camera pixel sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 µm
Third rear camera pixel sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 µm
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x
Time lapse modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Self-timerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network5 differ
SIM card capabilityKnown for oneDual SIMUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generation5G5G
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
2G standardsKnown for oneGSMUnknown — not stated by the source
3G standardsDiffersWCDMAUMTS, WCDMA
4G standardLTE-TDD & LTE-FDDLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardDiffersSub6 TDDSub6 FDD, Sub6 TDD
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.15.3
2G bands (primary SIM)Known for one850,1900,1800,900 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
3G bands supportedKnown for one2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
4G bands supportedKnown for one2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,1500,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
5G bands supportedKnown for one2100,700,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024-QAM
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Navigationidentical
Position locationYesYes
GPS (satellite)YesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GalileoYesYes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)YesYes
Design1 differ
Form factorBarBar
Product colourDiffersLight pinkBlack
Protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWater resistant, Dust resistant
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Performanceidentical
Fast chargingYesYes
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Hearing aid compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Face recognitionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
SpeakersKnown for oneMonoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedDiffers3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF
Video formats supported3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Atmos
Softwareidentical
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedKnown for oneAndroid 16.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5000 mAh4700 mAh
Battery recharge timeKnown for one1.4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Removable batteryKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery endurance in cyclesKnown for one1200Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous video playback time (max)Differs23 h27 h
Talk time (4G) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 h
Browsing time (4G) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 h
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84 h
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Energy efficiency classKnown for oneAUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneA to GUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery endurance per cycleKnown for one3066 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Repeated free fall reliability classKnown for oneBUnknown — not stated by the source
Repairability classKnown for oneCUnknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP64IP68
Repairability indexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.2
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
Geomagnetic sensorYesYes
BarometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hall sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers200 g195 g
WidthDiffers78.2 mm76.2 mm
DepthDiffers7.8 mm7.6 mm
HeightDiffers162.4 mm157.8 mm
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-C to USB Type-CUSB
SIM card ejector pinYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
CompatibilityKnown for oneGalaxy 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 one31 July 2032Unknown — not stated by the source
Messagingidentical
Short Message Service (SMS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
E-mailKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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