Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV

The Samsung Galaxy A27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 51/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 840,643).

The Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A27 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A27
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 44
Portability 62
Value for money
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Performance 68
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 74
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A27 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Overall rating 51/100
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 840643
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2920

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A27 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 16 points higher (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).

Samsung Galaxy A27: The Samsung Galaxy A27 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 5 IV: The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A27 Sony Xperia 5 IV
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 840643 1242193
Geekbench Single 1015 1675
Geekbench Multi 2920 4453
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W
DXOMark (camera) 119
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 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 162.3×78.6×7.9 mm 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm
Weight 172 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A27
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A27
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A27
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Sony Xperia 5 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A27 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A27 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
51/100
840643 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100 +32.3%
1242193 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Samsung Galaxy A27 by 32.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (56/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (66/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A27 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A27 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Samsung Galaxy A27 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A27 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Samsung Galaxy A27 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.