Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Samsung Galaxy A27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 840,643).
Samsung Galaxy A27
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2920
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A27 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Samsung Galaxy A27 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A27 | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×78.6×7.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy A27
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy A27
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A27
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A27 and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Samsung Galaxy A27 by 59.9% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (81/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Samsung Galaxy A27 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A27 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A27 and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Samsung Galaxy A27 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on camera score (39/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A27 over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Samsung Galaxy A27 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.