Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads
by 15 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 16 Pro leads overall versus Galaxy A27. Build: 92 vs 60.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Samsung Galaxy A27
Best for users who prioritize battery.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.3" | 6.7"Better |
Resolution Phone A leads | 1206 x 2622Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone A leads | 2000 nitsBetter | 800 nits |
Pixel Density Phone A leads | 458 ppiBetter | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Yes | Not available |
Display Protection Needs more data | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
CPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR5X | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone A leads | 4.05GHzBetter | 2.4GHz |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 6 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone A leads | 2x4.05GHz + 4x2.42GHzBetter | 4x2.4GHz + 4x1.8GHz |
Benchmark Score Phone A leads | 1871052Better | 885852 |
AnTuTu Score Phone A leads | 1871052Better | 885852 |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 3500 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone A leads | 8283Better | 2973 |
Storage Phone A leads | 1024GBBetter | 256GB |
Storage Type Phone A leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 3.1 |
Chipset Phone A leads | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)Better | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Adreno 710 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Aperture
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Phone B leads | 48MP | 50MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone A leads | 48MP + 12MPBetter | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP |
Rear Sensor Size Phone A leads | 1/1.28Better | 1/2.76 |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | 5x | Not available |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 25x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Sony IMX714 | Not available |
Front Aperture Phone A leads | f/1.9Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Phone A leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EISBetter | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Needs more data | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 16 Pro generally outperforms Galaxy A27 across key categories. Display Size: 6.7" vs 6.3" This makes iPhone 16 Pro the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A27 may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 16 Pro excels in processing power and multitasking.
Best for users who need long battery life. Galaxy A27 provides extended usage with efficient power management.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 148,960 – Rs 301,000 | -- |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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 16 Pro wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A27 advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 16 Pro advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 16 Pro advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 16 Pro advantage), CPU Clock (Apple iPhone 16 Pro advantage).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Samsung Galaxy A27 tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro: non-PTA approximately Rs 148,960 – Rs 301,000; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy A27: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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