Product comparison · 2 phones

Samsung A27 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

107specifications compared
48differ
59identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 16 ppi more pixel density than the Samsung A27 5G (403 ppi vs 387 ppi). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 1.8 GHz more processor frequency than the Samsung A27 5G (3.6 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 2.34 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Samsung A27 5G (4.74 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7") on the Samsung A27 5G, 19.3 cm (7.6") on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. Display resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels on the Samsung A27 5G, 1848 x 2448 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8.

Display diagonal
- A27 5G:17 cm (6.7")
- Galaxy Z Fold8:19.3 cm (7.6")
Display resolution
- A27 5G:1080 x 2340 pixels
- Galaxy Z Fold8:1848 x 2448 pixels
Display technology marketing name
- A27 5G:Super AMOLED
- Galaxy Z Fold8:Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Gorilla Glass version
- A27 5G:Gorilla Glass Victus
- Galaxy Z Fold8:Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Pixel density
- A27 5G:387 ppi
- Galaxy Z Fold8:403 ppi
Processor model
- A27 5G:6 Gen 3
- Galaxy Z Fold8:8 Elite Gen 5
Processor frequency
- A27 5G:1.8 GHz
- Galaxy Z Fold8:3.6 GHz
Processor boost frequency
- A27 5G:2.4 GHz
- Galaxy Z Fold8:4.74 GHz

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Comparison of A27 5G, Galaxy Z Fold8
152 specifications	A Samsung A27 5G View product	B Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 View product
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	17 cm (6.7")	19.3 cm (7.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1080 x 2340 pixels	1848 x 2448 pixels
Screen shape	Flat	Flat
Display technology marketing nameDiffers	Super AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display glass type	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass versionDiffers	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display number of colours	16 million colours	16 million colours
Maximum refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1500 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (Outdoor)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 cd/m²
Pixel densityDiffers	387 ppi	403 ppi
Second displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Second display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 cm (5.5")
Second display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1972 x 1248 pixels
Second display typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Second display glass typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gorilla Glass
Second display pixel densityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	428 ppi
Second display Gorilla Glass versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3
Second display refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 Hz
Processor3 differ
Processor family	Snapdragon	Snapdragon
Processor modelDiffers	6 Gen 3	8 Elite Gen 5
Processor cores	8	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	4.74 GHz
Processor architectureKnown for one	ARM Cortex-A78+Cortex-A55	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
RAM capacityDiffers	6 GB	12 GB
Internal storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
User memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	218.6 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	Not supported
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
Camera15 differ
Rear camera typeDiffers	Triple camera	Dual camera
Rear camera sensor sizeDiffers	1/2.76"	1/1.56"
Second rear camera sensor sizeDiffers	1/5"	1/2.52"
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	50 MP	50 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs	5 MP	50 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs	2 MP	50 MP
Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric)	50 MP	50 MP
Rear camera aperture number	1.8	1.8
Second rear camera aperture numberDiffers	2.2	1.9
Rear camera pixel sizeDiffers	0.64 µm	1 µm
Second rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.7 µm
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers	77°	85°
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers	115°	120°
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Digital zoom	10x	10x
Front camera type	Single camera	Single camera
Front camera sensor sizeDiffers	1/3.2"	1/3.33"
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	12 MP	10 MP
Front camera aperture number	2.2	2.2
Front camera pixel sizeDiffers	1.2 µm	1.12 µm
Front camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers	81°	100°
Cover camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 MP
Cover camera aperture numberKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2
Rear camera flash	Yes	Yes
Flash type	LED	LED
Video capture resolution (max)Differs	3840 x 2160 pixels	7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum frame rate	30 fps	30 fps
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer type	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Panorama	Yes	Yes
Slow motion mode	Yes	Yes
Slow motion rateDiffers	240fps @HD	240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Third rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one	1/5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera aperture numberKnown for one	2.4	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
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one	89°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one	3840x2160@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1280x720@30fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Macro photographyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Portrait modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network6 differ
SIM card capability	Dual SIM	Dual SIM
Mobile network generation	5G	5G
SIM card typeDiffers	NanoSIM	NanoSIM + eSIM
2G standards	GSM	GSM
3G standards	WCDMA	WCDMA
4G standard	LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD	LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardDiffers	Sub6 TDD	Sub6 SDL, Sub6 TDD
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	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), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.1	6.0
2G bands (primary SIM)	850,1900,1800,900 MHz	850,1900,1800,900 MHz
3G bands supported	2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz	2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz
4G bands supported	2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,1500,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz	2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,1500,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz
5G bands supportedDiffers	2100,700,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500 MHz	2100,700,1900,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500,1500 MHz
MIMOKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ModulationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4096-QAM
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB connector type	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
USB versionDiffers	2.0	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Headphone connectivity	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No	No
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
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffers	Bar	Fold
Product colourDiffers	Light pink	Graphite
Performanceidentical
Wireless chargingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Hearing aid compatibility	Yes	Yes
Fast chargingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
SpeakersDiffers	Mono	stereo
Audio formats supportedDiffers	3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF	3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF
Video formats supported	3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM	3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM
Softwareidentical
Platform	Android	Android
Operating system installedKnown for one	Android 16.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	5000 mAh	4800 mAh
Removable battery	No	No
Battery endurance in cycles	1200	1200
Wireless video playback timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	1.4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one	23 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Differs	25 W	45 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)	10 W	10 W
Endurance3 differ
Energy efficiency class	A	A
Energy efficiency scale	A to G	A to G
Battery endurance per cycleDiffers	3066 min	2950 min
Repeated free fall reliability classDiffers	B	A
Repairability class	C	C
International Protection (IP) codeDiffers	IP64	IP48
Sensorsidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
BarometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Geomagnetic sensor	Yes	Yes
Hall sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	200 g	201 g
WidthDiffers	78.2 mm	161.4 mm
DepthDiffers	7.8 mm	4.5 mm
HeightDiffers	162.4 mm	123.9 mm
Folded widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.19 cm
Folded depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.7 mm
Folded heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	No	No
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
Specific absorption rate (SAR)identical
Head SAR (EU)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.823 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.211 W/kg
Extremities SAR (EU)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.26 W/kg
Other features1 differ
CompatibilityDiffers	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,	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 Ultra2, Galaxy Watch U
Technical details1 differ
Security update termDiffers	31 July 2032	31 July 2033

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