Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The Samsung Galaxy A27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 840,643).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Fold8
Performance 96
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 44
Value for money 46
What makes Samsung Galaxy A27 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 840643
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A27 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (50/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (62/100 vs 44/100).

Samsung Galaxy A27: The Samsung Galaxy A27 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A27 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 840643 3382020
Geekbench Single 1015 3640
Geekbench Multi 2920 11033
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2340 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 25W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
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 / One UI 8.5
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 162.3×78.6×7.9 mm
Weight 215 g
Launch price $1999
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A27
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • 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 Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A27
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A27 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A27 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
51/100
840643 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
71/100 +75.1%
3382020 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Samsung Galaxy A27 by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A27
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (96/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (50/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (62/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy A27 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A27 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy A27 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.