Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Samsung Galaxy A27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 65/100 vs 51/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A27
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Samsung Galaxy A27 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A27 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 14 points higher (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Samsung Galaxy A27 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A27 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 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 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×78.6×7.9 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A27
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A27
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A27
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A27 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Samsung Galaxy A27 by 36.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Samsung Galaxy A27 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A27 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A27 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy A27 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A27 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.