Samsung Galaxy A27 5G review

The Galaxy A27 5G brings Samsung's long support window down to $349.99. Samsung lists 6 OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates from the phone's global manufacture date in Q2 2026, which is far longer than Motorola publishes for its similarly priced phones. It runs on a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, the same chip as the $499.99 moto g stylus, and has a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen with Vision Booster. At 7.8 mm it is slim, and Gorilla Glass Victus+ covers both sides. Samsung rates the 5,000 mAh battery for up to 23 hours of video playback, with up to 45% charge in 30 minutes. Software extras include Object Eraser, Edit Suggestion, Voice Transcription and Circle to Search. The compromises show in the details. It is rated IP64, so it handles rain but not a dunk in the pool, and the 5 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro cameras are basic. Charging is also slower than on the A37.

Who it is for

Buyers who want Samsung's long update promise and a big AMOLED screen for about $350.

Price

From $349.99 before trade-in at Samsung's US store when checked.

From $349.99 before eligible trade-in
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor
• 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with Vision Booster
• 50 MP main, 5 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro cameras, with a 12 MP front camera
• 5,000 mAh battery with up to 23 hours of video playback and up to 45% in 30 minutes
• 6 OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Six OS upgrades for under $350
• Strength: Slim 7.8 mm profile with Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back
• Strength: Voice Transcription, Object Eraser and Circle to Search built in
• Weakness: IP64 means splash and dust protection, not submersion
• Weakness: The 5 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro add little next to the main camera
• Weakness: Slower charging than the Galaxy A37

Key facts

• Price: From $349.99 before trade-in
• Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED
• Processor: Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
• Updates: 6 OS upgrades, 6 years of security updates
• Battery: 5,000 mAh, up to 23 hours of video playback
• Water and dust: IP64

Where it ranks

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is No. 6 in our Best Budget Smartphones verdict.