Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

The Samsung Galaxy A27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A27 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 840,643); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is thinner (4.9mm vs 7.9mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A27
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 44
Portability 62
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A27 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Overall rating 51/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 840643
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2920
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A27 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy A27 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy A27 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).

Samsung Galaxy A27: The Samsung Galaxy A27 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A27 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 840643 3119308
Geekbench Single 1015 3041
Geekbench Multi 2920 9494
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 1080x2340 1828x2584
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 25W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 10 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 162.3×78.6×7.9 mm 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm
Weight 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A27
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A27
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A27
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A27 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A27 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
51/100
840643 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +73.1%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Samsung Galaxy A27 by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (92/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy A27 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (50/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Samsung Galaxy A27 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A27 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy A27 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A27 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Samsung Galaxy A27 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.