Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Samsung Galaxy A27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A27 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 840,353); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner (5.8mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A27
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Samsung Galaxy A27 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3000
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A27 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 leads (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (97/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A27 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×78.6×7.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A27
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A27
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A27
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A27 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Samsung Galaxy A27 by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A27
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (73/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (44/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (97/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A27 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy A27 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A27 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.