Samsung Galaxy A27 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Our Verdict: If you are choosing between Samsung Galaxy A27 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, display quality is the main reason to lean one way. The Z Fold8 has a larger 7.6-inch screen, a sharper 416 PPI display, and its LTPO AMOLED 2X panel; the A27 mainly responds with its Super AMOLED panel. The Z Fold8 is the better fit for display quality, while the A27 is the one to consider for simplicity.

The A27 is the cheaper one to own: around £357 over a typical contract, £1014 less than the Z Fold8.

Expert Rating
3.6
6 reviews
4.4
10 reviews
Screen
6.7" 7.6"
Display
Super AMOLED LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1828 x 2584
Pixels Per Inch
385 416
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
5,000 mAh 4,800 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, ASHA 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions
162.8 x 78.2 x 7.8 mm 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm
Weight
200 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£12.99/mo (£19.00 upfront) £20.00/mo (£875.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£317.00 £1656.99
Samsung Galaxy A27 Samsung Galaxy A27 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Expert Rating 3.6
6 reviews
4.4
10 reviews
Screen 6.7" 7.6"
Display Super AMOLED LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1828 x 2584
Pixels Per Inch 385 416
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 5,000 mAh 4,800 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, ASHA 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Dimensions 162.8 x 78.2 x 7.8 mm 161.4 x 123.9 x 4.9 mm
Weight 200 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £12.99/mo
£19.00 upfront
£20.00/mo
£875.00 upfront
SIM-free £317.00 £1656.99
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Samsung Galaxy A27
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
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24 Months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy A27 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A27 is cheaper on contract at £356.76 over the life of the deal from £12.99 per month with £19.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A27 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger screen at 7.6" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A27's 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the sharper display at 416 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Samsung Galaxy A27 uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A27 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy A27 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A27 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy A27 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £317.00.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A27 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy A27 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A27 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A27 is powered by the Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A27 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy A27 is the more portable of the two: they weigh about the same (200 grams vs 199 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 162.8 x 78.2 x 7.8 mm, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is slimmer at 4.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A27 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy A27 is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is rated IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A27 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 run?

Both phones run Android.