Apple
iPhone 16e
6.1″ · OLED · Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB · White · UK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 16e vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone 16e if…
- you want a lighter phone: 167 g vs 200 g Source: iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a longer claimed video playback: up to 26 vs 23 hours (manufacturer claims) Source: iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a narrower body: 71.5 vs 78.2 mm Source: iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.1″ screen Source: iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Galaxy A27 5G if…
- you want the larger 6.7″ screen Source: Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUB (opens in a new tab)
Samsung
Galaxy A27 5G
6.7″ · Super AMOLED · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
128 GB · Black · UK SM-A276BZKBEUBFull product profile
BlackListed configurations: iPhone 16e 256 GB, Galaxy A27 5G 128 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models. Compare both at 256 GB.
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06
Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
Galaxy A27 5G
0.6″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 16e
- 6.1″
- Galaxy A27 5G
- 6.7″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- iPhone 16e
- No telephoto
- Galaxy A27 5G
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
18 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 5 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 16eApple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Galaxy A27 5GSnapdragon 6 Gen 3
Sources
Galaxy A27 5G
Named on Samsung's UK product page; Samsung lists an octa-core CPU with 2.4GHz and 1.8GHz clock groups. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUBSamsung UK Galaxy A27 5G product pageDifferent hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Front camera autofocus
iPhone 16eYes
Galaxy A27 5GNo
Sources
Keep rear and front camera capabilities separate. A recording mode, autofocus or stabilisation feature can matter for your use; it does not establish independently tested image quality.
Published video playback
In Visual factsiPhone 16e26 hours
Galaxy A27 5G23 hours
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
iPhone 16eOne 48 MP main camera with optical stabilisation; the 2× framing uses the same sensor, rather than a second camera module
Galaxy A27 5GRear: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fps
Sources
Galaxy A27 5G
Video recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUBCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone 16e6.1-inch OLED · 2532 × 1170
Galaxy A27 5G6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 Hz
Sources
Galaxy A27 5G
Measured as a full rectangle: 169.1 mm (6.7-inch); 164.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 16eWi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
Galaxy A27 5GWi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.1
Sources
Galaxy A27 5G
Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 and Bluetooth v5.1.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Show 12 more verified differences
Update support
iPhone 16eA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
Galaxy A27 5GSecurity updates until 31 July 2032
Sources
iPhone 16e
The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUBDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
USB connector and data transfer
iPhone 16eUSB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Galaxy A27 5GUSB Type-C; USB 2.0
Sources
iPhone 16e
Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
iPhone 16eUp to 26 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; Qi wireless charging
Galaxy A27 5G5000 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 23 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung lists the charger power required as 10 W minimum to 25 W maximum.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
iPhone 16e2532 × 1170
Galaxy A27 5G1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone 16e12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Galaxy A27 5G12.0 MP
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ingress protection claim
In Visual factsiPhone 16eIP68
Galaxy A27 5GIP64
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
Samsung laboratory claim: spraying 10 litres of freshwater per minute from all angles for 5 minutes. Not recommended for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent. IP64 is splash resistance, not submersion.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G product pageCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
iPhone 16eOLED
Galaxy A27 5GSuper AMOLED
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone 16e1
Galaxy A27 5G3
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone 16e6.1 in
Galaxy A27 5G6.7 in
Sources
iPhone 16e
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Height
iPhone 16e146.7 mm
Galaxy A27 5G162.4 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 16e167 g
Galaxy A27 5G200 g
Sources
iPhone 16e
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone 16e71.5 mm
Galaxy A27 5G78.2 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone 16e146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
Galaxy A27 5G162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (3)
Storage capacity
iPhone 16e256 GB
Galaxy A27 5G128 GB
Sources
A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 16e256 GB storage
Galaxy A27 5G6 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone 16eUK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Galaxy A27 5GUK SM-A276BZKBEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)
Sources
iPhone 16e
US A3212 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiersGalaxy A27 5G
Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD); 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUBThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (82)
Main camera aperture
iPhone 16eFixed f/1.6
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone 16e60 fps
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Dolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
iPhone 16e60 fps
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16eYes
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNo
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Cinematic mode is not specified. Cinematic video stabilisation is a different feature and cannot establish it.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery capacity
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G5000 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time to around 50% charge
iPhone 16e30 minutes
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum refresh rate
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G120 Hz
Sources
iPhone 16e
The retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM capacity
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G6 GB
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GYes
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A27 5G
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Android OS upgrade commitment
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G6 upgrades
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A27 5G
Up to six OS upgrades per Samsung UK; availability and timing vary by model and market. Not six upgrades remaining from purchase.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G product pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Operating system listed in the retained page
iPhone 16eiOS 26
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action button
iPhone 16eYes
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Intelligence support
iPhone 16eYes
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Feature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published audio playback
iPhone 16e90 hours
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Device unlock
iPhone 16eFace ID
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera Control
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Camera Control is not listed in the retained specification; no negative capability is inferred.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem
iPhone 16eApple C1
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer charging claim
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GUp to 45% in 30 minutes with Super Fast Charging
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A27 5G
Samsung does not give the test setup or a full 0–100% charge time. The spec lists required charger power of 10 W minimum and 25 W maximum.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G product pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cover glass
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A27 5G
Samsung states it is applied to the front and rear; back glass excludes camera glass. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G product pageEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Crash Detection
iPhone 16eYes
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Calling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
HDR peak brightness
iPhone 16e1200 nits
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A27 5G
Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Included accessories
iPhone 16eUSB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dedicated native telephoto reach
iPhone 16e0×
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor only. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main-sensor optical-quality framing
iPhone 16e2×
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Outdoor peak brightness
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
No outdoor peak rating is given in the retained page. · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
iPhone 16e460 ppi
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A27 5G
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
2G GSM
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
3G UMTS
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GB1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4G FDD LTE
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GB1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4G TDD LTE
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GB38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5G FDD Sub6
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GN1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5G TDD Sub6
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GN38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Available Storage (GB)
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G104.0
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GAndroid Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth Version
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GBluetooth v5.1
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colour
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GBlack
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colour Depth (Main Display)
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G16M
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Earjack
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GUSB Type-C
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Energy Efficiency Class
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GA
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
External Storage Support
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GMicroSD (Up to 2TB)
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Form Factor
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GTouchscreen Bar
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera - F Number
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GF2.2
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera - Flash
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNo
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front Camera - Resolution
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G12.0 MP
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Infra
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Location Technology
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MHL
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNo
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G1200
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Mobile TV
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNo
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Number of SIM
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GDual-SIM
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
OS
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GAndroid
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
PC Sync.
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GSmart Switch (PC version)
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W)
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G10 / 25
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GF1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - Flash
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GYes
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear Camera Zoom
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GDigital Zoom up to 10x
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Removable
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNo
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung DeX Support
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNo
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GAccelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM size
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNano-SIM (4FF)
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM Slot Type
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GSIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Slow Motion
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G240fps @HD
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SmartThings Support
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GYes
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Stereo Support
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNo
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB Interface
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GUSB Type-C
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB Version
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GUSB 2.0
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video Playing Resolution
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GUHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video Recording Resolution
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GUHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi Direct
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GYes
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A27 5G
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Emergency SOS via satellite
iPhone 16eYes
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Manufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published streamed video playback
iPhone 16e21 hours
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K recording
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
Samsung lists UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
iPhone 16eYes
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A27 5G
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe charging maximum
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
The page confirms Qi charging, but no numeric wireless maximum is recorded here. · Qi charging is confirmed; a numeric output rating is unresolved.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Full specifications
All specs111 specificationsiPhone 16eGalaxy A27 5G
iPhone 16eGalaxy A27 5GWeightDiffers
Sources
167g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
200g
WidthDiffers
Sources
71.5mm
78.2mm
Thickness
Sources
7.8mm
7.8mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
146.7 mm
162.4 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
White
Black
Colour
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Black
Form Factor
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Touchscreen Bar
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.1″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.7″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Pixel density
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
460 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.1-inch OLED · 2532 × 1170
6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 HzMeasured as a full rectangle: 169.1 mm (6.7-inch); 164.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
Main display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2532 × 1170
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
HDR peak brightness
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
1200 nits
Not verified
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
16M
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
No dedicated lensDedicated native telephoto reach · No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor only. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
1
3
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
One 48 MP main camera with optical stabilisation; the 2× framing uses the same sensor, rather than a second camera module
Rear: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
12.0 MP
Front Camera - Auto FocusDiffers
Sources
Yes
No
Front Camera - OIS
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
No
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Rear Camera - OIS
Sources
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
Yes
Rear Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Yes
Main camera aperture
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Fixed f/1.6
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
60 fpsDolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
2×Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Rear Camera Zoom
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Digital Zoom up to 10x
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
12.0 MP
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
F2.2
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Front Camera - Flash
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
26 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
23 hours
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Wireless charging
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Yes
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 26 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; Qi wireless chargingApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
5000 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 23 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung lists the charger power required as 10 W minimum to 25 W maximum.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
21 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Not verified
Published audio playback
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
90 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Time to around 50% charge
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
30 minutesApple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
Not verified
Typical battery capacity
Sources
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
5000 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
1200
Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W)
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
10 / 25
Manufacturer charging claim
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Galaxy A27 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A27 5G product page
Not verified
Up to 45% in 30 minutes with Super Fast ChargingSamsung does not give the test setup or a full 0–100% charge time. The spec lists required charger power of 10 W minimum and 25 W maximum.
Update policyDiffers
Sources
A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
Security updates until 31 July 2032This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
iOS 26Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Not verified
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Not verified
External Storage Support
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
MicroSD (Up to 2TB)
Stereo Support
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
SmartThings Support
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Android OS upgrade commitment
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Galaxy A27 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A27 5G product page
Not verified
6 upgradesUp to six OS upgrades per Samsung UK; availability and timing vary by model and market. Not six upgrades remaining from purchase.
Chipset / published CPUDiffers
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3Named on Samsung's UK product page; Samsung lists an octa-core CPU with 2.4GHz and 1.8GHz clock groups. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
6 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3212 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
UK SM-A276BZKBEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD); 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
StorageConfiguration
Sources
256 GB
128 GB
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
6 GB
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
OLED
Super AMOLED
eSIM only
No
No
Ingress protectionDiffers
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A27 5G product page
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP64Samsung laboratory claim: spraying 10 litres of freshwater per minute from all angles for 5 minutes. Not recommended for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent. IP64 is splash resistance, not submersion.
USB connectionDiffers
Sources
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB Type-C; USB 2.0
Device unlock
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.1Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 and Bluetooth v5.1.
Included accessories
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Not verified
Action button
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Not verified
Crash Detection
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Not verified
Cellular modem
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Apple C1
Not verified
Memory card support
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Yes
Manufacturer UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
£319Manufacturer's UK list price in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Slow Motion
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
240fps @HD
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
104.0
Number of SIM
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Dual-SIM
SIM size
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF)
SIM Slot Type
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)
Infra
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
2G GSM
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD LTE
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G FDD Sub6
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
5G TDD Sub6
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
USB Interface
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
USB Version
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
USB 2.0
Location Technology
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
MHL
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Wi-Fi
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth v5.1
PC Sync.
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Android
Sensors
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Removable
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
A
Video Playing Resolution
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Mobile TV
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Cover glass
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Galaxy A27 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A27 5G product page
Not verified
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Samsung states it is applied to the front and rear; back glass excludes camera glass. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed.
Show unverified (9)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Not verifiedOutdoor peak brightness · No outdoor peak rating is given in the retained page. · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Not verifiedSamsung lists UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verified
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe page confirms Qi charging, but no numeric wireless maximum is recorded here. · Qi charging is confirmed; a numeric output rating is unresolved.
Not verified
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Not verifiedCinematic mode is not specified. Cinematic video stabilisation is a different feature and cannot establish it.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Not verifiedCamera Control is not listed in the retained specification; no negative capability is inferred.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedSamsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 16e
256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight167 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
AppleWidth71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.1 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
AppleClaimed video playback26 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor only. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
AppleRear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
- iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- iPhone 16e — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight200 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width78.2 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
SamsungPeak brightnessNot verified
Not published
Claimed video playback23 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
SamsungClaimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP64Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Samsung laboratory claim: spraying 10 litres of freshwater per minute from all angles for 5 minutes. Not recommended for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent. IP64 is splash resistance, not submersion.
SamsungRAM6 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified
Not published
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Manufacturer list price£319.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung
All sources3
- Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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