Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Samsung Galaxy A27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A27 leads — 30/100 vs 26/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A27 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A27 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy A27 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A27
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A27 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A27 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy A27 scores 4 points higher (30/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Samsung Galaxy A27: The Samsung Galaxy A27 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A27 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 849080
Geekbench Single 1015
Geekbench Multi 2920
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 25W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 162.3×78.6×7.9 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A27
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A27
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A27
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (83/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy A27 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A27 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy A27 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A27 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Samsung Galaxy A27 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.