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Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Huawei nova 15 Max
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A27 and Huawei nova 15 Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A27 | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A27, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 885,852
- against 521,000
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
- Weight
- 200 g
- against 232 g
Huawei nova 15 Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,500 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- 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 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 444 ppi
- against 385 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 8000 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Maleoon 910 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 885,852 Best value | 521,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | 1x2.4 GHz + 3x2.2 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 911 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Pink | Black, Cyan, Gold, White, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 78.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 162.4 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 200 g Best value | 232 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.8 % | 90.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP65 Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 51 h 10 min | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 4,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.84″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,272 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,756 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 444 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3 | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, SGS Certified |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA BC6, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, ASHA | A2DP, LE, L2HC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.86 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.78 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.91 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, L2HC |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A27 | nova 15 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A276E, SM-A276E/DS, SM-A276E/DSN, SM-A276B, SM-A276B/DS, SM-A276B/DSN, SM-A276U, SM-A276U1, SM-A276W | CHZ-LX1 |
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