Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Samsung Galaxy A27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 51/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A27
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Samsung Galaxy A27 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better portability (62/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A27 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 26 points higher (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Samsung Galaxy A27 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A27 | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 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 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×78.6×7.9 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A27
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A27
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A27
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A27 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Samsung Galaxy A27 by 78.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A27
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Samsung Galaxy A27 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (69/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 by 26 points (77/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A27 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Samsung Galaxy A27 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A27 over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.