Samsung Galaxy A27 leads
by 12 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy A27 leads overall versus Galaxy A16. Camera: 37.1 vs 64.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A16
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy A27
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Refresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differenceDisplay Size
Resolution
Pixel Density
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Close match | 6.7" | 6.7" |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Phone B leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Phone A leads | 808 nitsBetter | 800 nits |
Pixel Density Close match | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Yes | Not available |
Display Protection Needs more data | Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
CPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
Storage
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR4X | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 2.2GHz | 2.4GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 8 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x2.2GHz + 6x2.0GHz | 4x2.4GHz + 4x1.8GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 1732 | 885852Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 387422 | 885852Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 724 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 1732 | 2973Better |
Storage Close match | 256GB | 256GB |
Storage Type Phone B leads | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1Better |
Chipset Close match | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
Optical Image Stabilization
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Rear Sensor Size
Rear Aperture
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Front Sensor
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Close match | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP |
Rear Sensor Size Close match | 1/2.76 | 1/2.76 |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | 0.9x | Not available |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 10x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Phone B leads | No | YesBetter |
Max Video Resolution Phone B leads | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Phone A leads | 13MPBetter | 12MP |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Samsung S5K3P9 | Not available |
Front Aperture Phone A leads | f/2.0Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Close match | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy A27 generally outperforms Galaxy A16 across key categories. Refresh Rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz This makes Galaxy A27 the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A16 may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy A27 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | -- | -- |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A16 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.
Samsung Galaxy A27 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy A27 is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy A27 advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy A16 advantage), CPU Clock (Samsung Galaxy A27 advantage), CPU Cluster Speeds (Samsung Galaxy A27 advantage), Benchmark Score (Samsung Galaxy A27 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy A27 delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy A27 tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A16: non-PTA not available; 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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