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Samsung Galaxy A27 review: One step forward, two steps back?

The Samsung Galaxy A27 has arrived to refresh the brand's popular mid-range lineup, bringing a new Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset and a modernized punch-hole display to the table. However, with a downgraded IP64 rating and a lower-resolution ultrawide camera, it introduces a surprising mix of incremental upgrades and unexpected regressions. Is this new midranger still a worthy successor, or does it fall short under pressure? Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality. ▶ Check price https://www.gsmarena.com/where-to-buy.php3?p=14606 Note: This is an unbiased, non-sponsored review, but sales commissions may be earned if you make a purchase through the link above. ▶ Read our detailed text review https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27-review-2977.php ▶ Check out the full specs https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27_5g-14606.php ▶ Check out how the phone sounds https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a27-review-2977p3.php#lt ▶ Our new Active use score for battery life is explained here: https://www.gsmarena.com/introducing_gsmarena_battery_test_v2-news-60397.php *********************** Key moments: 00:00 - Samsung Galaxy A27 review 00:22 - What's new here? 01:04 - Design tour & build quality 01:15 - Super AMOLED display specs 01:24 - Infinity-O punch-hole design 01:35 - Screen brightness test 01:46 - 120Hz refresh rate test 01:54 - Loudspeaker quality test 02:07 - Storage options available 02:16 - Side fingerprint scanner speed 02:23 - One UI 8.5 & Android 16 features 02:49 - Android update policy details 02:55 - Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 performance 03:09 - Geekbench & AnTuTu benchmarks 03:24 - Thermal throttling & stability 03:31 - Battery life & endurance test 03:47 - 25W charging speed test 04:07 - Triple camera specifications 04:18 - Main camera daylight photos 04:33 - Ultrawide camera image quality 04:39 - Macro camera close-up photos 04:45 - Selfie camera photo quality 04:53 - Low-light main camera photos 05:02 - Video stabilization test 05:11 - Daylight 4K video quality 05:22 - Low-light video performance 05:27 - Verdict: Is the Galaxy A27 worth it? 06:00 - Selfie video & two alternatives