Apple iPhone 15 leads
by 11 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.

iPhone 15 leads overall versus Galaxy A27. Software: 47.2 vs 81.2.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 15
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Samsung Galaxy A27
Best for users who prioritize software.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceHDR Support
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differencePanel Type
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy A27 leads | 6.1" | 6.7"Better |
Resolution Apple iPhone 15 leads | 1179 x 2556Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Samsung Galaxy A27 leads | 60Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Apple iPhone 15 leads | 2000 nitsBetter | 800 nits |
Pixel Density Apple iPhone 15 leads | 461 ppiBetter | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Apple iPhone 15 leads | YesBetter | No |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy A27 leads | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Better |
RAM
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
AnTuTu Score
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy A27 leads | 6GB | 8GBBetter |
RAM Type Different | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
CPU Clock Different | 3.46GHz | 2.4GHz |
CPU Cores Different | 6 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 2x3.46GHz + 4x2.02GHz | 4x2.4GHz + 4x1.8GHz |
AnTuTu Score Different | 1354651 | 885852 |
Geekbench (Single) Apple iPhone 15 leads | 2600Better | 1000 |
Geekbench (Multi) Apple iPhone 15 leads | 6526Better | 2973 |
Storage Apple iPhone 15 leads | 512GBBetter | 256GB |
Storage Type Apple iPhone 15 leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 3.1 |
Chipset Apple iPhone 15 leads | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)Better | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
GPU Different | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 710 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy A27 leads | 48MP | 50MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Apple iPhone 15 leads | 48MP + 12MPBetter | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP |
Rear Sensor Size Apple iPhone 15 leads | 1/1.56Better | 1/2.76 |
Rear Aperture Apple iPhone 15 leads | f/1.6Better | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Close match | None (no telephoto) | None (no telephoto) |
Digital Zoom Close match | 10x | 10x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Sensor Different | Sony IMX714 | 12MP 1/3.2" front camera |
Front Aperture Apple iPhone 15 leads | f/1.9Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Apple iPhone 15 leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EISBetter | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Different | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
iPhone 15 is the better choice overall. Key differences: iPhone 15 scores higher for camera (72.8 vs 61.6). iPhone 15 lasts longer on a charge (about 8.7h vs 8.2h of estimated screen-on time). However, Galaxy A27 has a larger display.
iPhone 15 scores higher overall than Galaxy A27 once each category is weighted. Chipset: Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) vs Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) That makes iPhone 15 the safer all-round pick, though Galaxy A27 may lead in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 15 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Best for users who prioritize software. Galaxy A27 offers strong performance in these areas.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 15 | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 83,720 – Rs 187,320 | ≈ Rs 68,600 |
| PTA | Rs 165,000 | Rs 85,999 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 15 and Samsung Galaxy A27 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Apple iPhone 15 scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 15 is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A27 advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 15 advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy A27 advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 15 advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 15 advantage).
Apple iPhone 15 has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Apple iPhone 15 offers better battery endurance for heavy use.
Apple iPhone 15: non-PTA approximately Rs 83,720 – Rs 187,320; PTA Rs 165,000. Samsung Galaxy A27: non-PTA approximately Rs 68,600; PTA Rs 85,999. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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