Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 17e vs Samsung Galaxy A27
Comparison between Apple iPhone 17e and Samsung Galaxy A27: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 17e, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 17e | Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 7.4 |
| Battery & charging | 4.6 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 17e, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,187,425
- against 885,852
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 3.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Samsung Galaxy A27, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,005 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17e | Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.26 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,187,425 Best value | 885,852 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,608 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 8,810 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 cores at 4.26 GHz and 4 cores at 2.60 GHz. | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,226 Best value | 911 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17e | Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Green | Black, Blue, Green, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.8 mm |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 78.2 mm |
| Body Height | 146.7 mm | 162.4 mm |
| Weight | 169 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 86.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | B |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 17e | Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,005 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 45 h | 51 h 10 min Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,200 Best value |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17e | Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,170 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,532 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5, Anti-reflective coating, HDR10, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LTPO, DCI-P3, Hole-Punch Notch | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3 |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 17e | Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 17e | Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 17e | Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 26 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 6 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 17e | Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, ASHA |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, UWB, Satellite Connectivity, USB 2.0, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.2 W/kg | 0.86 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.2 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.49 W/kg | 0.78 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.49 W/kg | 0.91 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps Best value | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 17e | Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 17e | Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 709 € | — |
| Model numbers | A3634, A3575, A3635, iPhone18,5 | SM-A276E, SM-A276E/DS, SM-A276E/DSN, SM-A276B, SM-A276B/DS, SM-A276B/DSN, SM-A276U, SM-A276U1, SM-A276W |
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