Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 51/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A27
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A27 better?
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A27 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A27 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A27 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×78.6×7.9 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A27
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A27
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A27
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A27 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A27 by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A27 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (87/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A27 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A27 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A27 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A27 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.