Device summary

Samsung

Galaxy A27

Apple

iPhone 16 Plus

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20262024
Starting price$350$899
Display size6.7-inch6.7-inch
Dimensions78.2 mm × 162.4 mm × 7.8 mm77.8 mm × 160.9 mm × 7.8 mm
Weight200 g199 g
Front materialCeramic Shield
Back materialColor-infused glass
Display
Display technologySuper AMOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
Resolution2796 × 1290
Peak brightness2000 nits
ProtectionCeramic Shield
Performance
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 3Apple A18
CPUOcta-core (2.4 GHz × 4, 1.8 GHz × 4)6-core CPU
RAM6 GB, 8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Expandable storageYesNo
Cameras
Main cameraWide · 50 MP · OISFusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.6 · 26 mm · Sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide cameraUltra Wide · 5 MPUltra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm
Macro cameraMacro · 2 MP
Front camerasFront · 12 MPTrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9
Video recording4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, Spatial video up to 4K at 30 fps
Battery & charging
Wired charging25 W25 W
Wireless charging15 W
Charging standard25W Fast ChargingMagSafe, Qi2
Battery typeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Typical capacity5000 mAh
Rated capacity4860 mAh
Connectivity
Cellular5G5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE
Wi‑FiWi‑Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
USBUSB-C (USB 2)
NFCYes
eSIMYes
SatelliteEmergency SOS via satellite
Build & durability
Ingress protectionIP64IP68
FrameAluminum

Key differences

The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.

  • Height

    Galaxy A27

    1.5 mm taller · minor difference

  • Width

    Very similar width

  • Thickness

    Very similar thickness

  • Weight

    Very similar weight

Galaxy A27 vs iPhone 16 Plus Size Comparison

User Experience Summary

Galaxy A27

Strengths

  • Punch-hole AMOLED with Victus+ glass at the lowest 2026 A-series price
  • Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 daily speed with six-year update support
  • More modern front design than the A26 notch generation

Compromises

  • Mono loudspeaker versus stereo siblings
  • No microSD and weaker sealing than the A26
  • Soft ultrawide and 25W charging below the A37 and A57

iPhone 16 Plus

Strengths

  • Standout battery endurance for standard iPhones
  • Large 6.7-inch display for media and readability
  • Lighter than Pro Max at similar screen size

Compromises

  • 60Hz display and no Always-On at nearby Pro pricing
  • Poor pocket fit and two-handed handling for many users
  • No telephoto lens; value debate versus iPhone 16 Pro

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