Google
Pixel 9a
6.3″ · pOLED · 120 Hz · Google Tensor G4
256 GB · 8 GB RAM · Obsidian · UK specification GTF7PFull product profile
Obsidian YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF
Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 26 Sept 2026Google Pixel 9a vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Obsidian
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the Pixel 9a if…
- you want a lighter phone: 186 g vs 200 g Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a narrower body: 73.3 vs 78.2 mm Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.3″ screen Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the higher IP68 water-resistance class (vs IP64) Source: Google UK Pixel 9a technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Galaxy A27 5G if…
- you want a thinner body: 7.8 vs 8.9 mm Source: Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUB (opens in a new tab)
- 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: Pixel 9a 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
0.4″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Pixel 9a
- 6.3″
- 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.
- Pixel 9a
- No telephoto
- Galaxy A27 5G
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- Pixel 9a
- Not verified
- Galaxy A27 5G
- Up to 23h
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
19 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 factsPixel 9aGoogle Tensor G4
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.
Typical battery capacity
In Visual factsPixel 9a5100 mAh
Galaxy A27 5G5000 mAh
Sources
Galaxy A27 5G
Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUBCapacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.
Camera system
Pixel 9aWide: 48 MP (f/1.7, OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP (f/2.2); Front: 13 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Galaxy A27 5GRear: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fps
Sources
Pixel 9a
No dedicated telephoto: Google lists Super Res Zoom up to 8x (digital) and 'optical quality' at 0.5x and 1x. Wide 1/2" sensor, 82° field of view, Quad PD Dual Pixel; ultra-wide 1/3.1" sensor, 120°; selfie 96.1° field of view. Front video 4K 30 fps.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGalaxy 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
Pixel 9apOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 2,700 nits peak
Galaxy A27 5G6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 Hz
Sources
Pixel 9a
Diagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 1,800 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 3; >1,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGalaxy 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.
Pixel 9a8 GB
Galaxy A27 5G6 GB
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
Pixel 9aWi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC · Google Cast · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)
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 13 more verified differences
Update policy
Pixel 9a7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates
Galaxy A27 5GSecurity updates until 31 July 2032
Sources
Pixel 9a
Google's page does not state the start date on this page; Google's policy for Pixel counts from the model's initial availability, so the remaining term is shorter for a model launched with Android 15.
Google UK Pixel 9a 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.
Ports and buttons
Pixel 9aUSB Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
Galaxy A27 5GUSB Type-C; USB 2.0
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
Pixel 9a5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); fast wired charging; Qi wireless charging
Galaxy A27 5G5000 mAh
Sources
Pixel 9a
Google publishes no wired charging rate: its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (adapters sold separately). Wireless charging is up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates, not independent tests.
Google UK Pixel 9a 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.
Cover glass
Pixel 9aCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Galaxy A27 5GCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Sources
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 pageCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Display resolution
Pixel 9a1080 × 2424
Galaxy A27 5G1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
Pixel 9a13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
Galaxy A27 5G12.0 MP
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ingress protection rating
In Visual factsPixel 9aIP68
Galaxy A27 5GIP64
Sources
Galaxy 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
Pixel 9apOLED
Galaxy A27 5GSuper AMOLED
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
Pixel 9a2
Galaxy A27 5G3
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
Pixel 9a6.3 in
Galaxy A27 5G6.7 in
Sources
Pixel 9a
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)Galaxy 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.
Thickness
Pixel 9a8.9 mm
Galaxy A27 5G7.8 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsPixel 9a186 g
Galaxy A27 5G200 g
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
Pixel 9a73.3 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
Pixel 9a154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 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.
Small physical differences (1)
Height
Pixel 9a154.7 mm
Galaxy A27 5G162.4 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (3)
Storage
Pixel 9a256 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
Pixel 9a8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Galaxy A27 5G6 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
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.
Regional SIM / network configuration
Pixel 9aUK model GTF7P; nano-SIM + eSIM
Galaxy A27 5GUK SM-A276BZKBEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)
Sources
Pixel 9a
UK page lists model GTF7P with LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75. The US store page instead lists model GXQ96 with US carrier bands (e.g. LTE 13/14/25/29/30/48/71, 5G n70/n71), so the UK and US units are different hardware models. Check carrier support before using one region's model in the other.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)Galaxy 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 (72)
Main camera optical stabilisation
Pixel 9aYes
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 camera autofocus
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GYes
Sources
Pixel 9a
The wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera; not converted into a capability claim.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNo
Sources
Pixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNo
Sources
Pixel 9a
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G23 hours
Sources
Pixel 9a
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy A27 5G
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wired charging power
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Google lists only 'Fast charging' and publishes no wired charging rate or charge time; its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (sold separately). The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 27 W (charger not included). That is charger compatibility, not a charging rate, so the value stays unknown.
Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGalaxy A27 5G
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GYes
Sources
Pixel 9a
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 update term
Pixel 9a7 years
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
Google UK Pixel 9a 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.
Android OS upgrade commitment
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G6 upgrades
Sources
Pixel 9a
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.
Launch operating system
Pixel 9aLaunched with Android 15
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.
Authentication
Pixel 9aFingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GUp to 45% in 30 minutes with Super Fast Charging
Sources
Pixel 9a
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.
Exact Google UK store configuration
Pixel 9a_pixel_9a_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
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.
In the box
Pixel 9aPixel 9a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM tool
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 telephoto reach
Pixel 9a0×
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Google UK Pixel 9a 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.
Published network bands
Pixel 9a5G Sub-6 GHz (model GTF7P) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 · NB-IoT: bands 23/255/256
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.
Optical-quality zoom
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
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.
Claimed peak brightness
Pixel 9a2700 nits
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
Google UK Pixel 9a 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
Pixel 9a422.2 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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
3G UMTS
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GB1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot 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
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GB38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GN1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GN38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
Sources
Pixel 9a
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)
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G104.0
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GAndroid Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth Version
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GBluetooth v5.1
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colour
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GBlack
Sources
Pixel 9a
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)
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G16M
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Earjack
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GUSB Type-C
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GA
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GMicroSD (Up to 2TB)
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Form Factor
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GTouchscreen Bar
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GF2.2
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNo
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G12.0 MP
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Infra
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Location Technology
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MHL
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNo
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G1200
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Mobile TV
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNo
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GDual-SIM
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
OS
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GAndroid
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
PC Sync.
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GSmart Switch (PC version)
Sources
Pixel 9a
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)
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G10 / 25
Sources
Pixel 9a
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)
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GF1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GYes
Sources
Pixel 9a
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)
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GDigital Zoom up to 10x
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Removable
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNo
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNo
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sensors
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GAccelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM size
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNano-SIM (4FF)
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GSIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Slow Motion
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G240fps @HD
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SmartThings Support
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GYes
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Stereo Support
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNo
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB Interface
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GUSB Type-C
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB Version
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GUSB 2.0
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GUHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GUHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Sources
Pixel 9a
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5G802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GYes
Sources
Pixel 9a
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
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
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.
Satellite SOS
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Satellite SOS is not listed in Google's UK Safety specification for this model, so check before relying on it.
Google UK Pixel 9a 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.
Sensors
Pixel 9aProximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
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.
8K video recording
Pixel 9aNot verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Video is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Google UK Pixel 9a 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.
Video recording
Pixel 9aRear: 4K at 30/60 FPS, 1080p at 30/60 FPS, digital zoom up to 5x; Front: 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS; formats HEVC, AVC, AV1, VP9
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.
Wireless charging
Pixel 9aYes
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Qi certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
Google UK Pixel 9a 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.
Wireless charging power
Pixel 9a7.5 W
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Pixel 9a
Manufacturer 'up to' figure with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately); Google says actual results may be slower. Not a measured rate.
Google UK Pixel 9a 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.
4 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs102 specificationsPixel 9aGalaxy A27 5G
Pixel 9aGalaxy A27 5GWeightDiffers
Sources
186g
200g
WidthDiffers
Sources
73.3mm
78.2mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
8.9mm
7.8mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm (height × width × depth)
162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
154.7 mm
162.4 mm
Form factor
Sources
slabSingle-screen bar phone per the published dimensions.
slab
ColourDiffers
Obsidian
Black
Colour
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Black
Form Factor
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Touchscreen Bar
Screen sizeDiffers
6.3″
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
6.7″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
2700 nitsClaimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
422.2 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
pOLED; 2424 × 1080; 60–120 Hz; 2,700 nits peakDiagonal published as 160 mm on the UK page and 6.3 inches on the US page; 422.2 PPI; up to 1,800 nits (HDR); Corning Gorilla Glass 3; >1,000,000:1 contrast. Brightness figures are Google claims.
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
1080 × 2424
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
16M
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
2
3
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Wide: 48 MP (f/1.7, OIS); Ultra-wide: 13 MP (f/2.2); Front: 13 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K 60 fpsNo dedicated telephoto: Google lists Super Res Zoom up to 8x (digital) and 'optical quality' at 0.5x and 1x. Wide 1/2" sensor, 82° field of view, Quad PD Dual Pixel; ultra-wide 1/3.1" sensor, 120°; selfie 96.1° field of view. Front video 4K 30 fps.
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
13 MP selfie camera; f/2.2 aperture; 96.1° ultrawide field of view
12.0 MP
Rear Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
Not verifiedThe wide camera is listed as 'Quad PD Dual Pixel' but the page does not explicitly state autofocus for either rear camera; not converted into a capability claim.
Yes
Rear Camera - OIS
Sources
YesListed for the wide camera only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Yes
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Front Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
No
Front Camera - OIS
Sources
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
No
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Rear Camera Zoom
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Digital Zoom up to 10x
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
12.0 MP
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
F2.2
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Front Camera - Flash
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
23 hoursVideo Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Wireless charging
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
YesQi certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
5,100 mAh typical (5,000 mAh minimum); fast wired charging; Qi wireless chargingGoogle publishes no wired charging rate: its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (adapters sold separately). Wireless charging is up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers. Battery-life claims (30+ hours; up to 100 hours with Extreme Battery Saver) are Google estimates, not independent tests.
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.
Typical battery capacityDiffers
Sources
5100 mAhTypical; minimum rated capacity 5,000 mAh.
5000 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Wireless charging power
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
7.5 WManufacturer 'up to' figure with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately); Google says actual results may be slower. Not a measured rate.
Not verified
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
1200
Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W)
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
10 / 25
Manufacturer charging claim
Sources
Pixel 9aNo 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.
Published support term
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
7 yearsPublished update term · OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Update policyDiffers
Sources
7 years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updatesGoogle's page does not state the start date on this page; Google's policy for Pixel counts from the model's initial availability, so the remaining term is shorter for a model launched with Android 15.
Security updates until 31 July 2032This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Launch operating system
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Launched with Android 15
Not verified
External Storage Support
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
MicroSD (Up to 2TB)
Stereo Support
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
SmartThings Support
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Android OS upgrade commitment
Sources
Pixel 9aNo 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
Google Tensor G4Titan M2 security coprocessor.
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
8 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
6 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
UK model GTF7P; nano-SIM + eSIMUK page lists model GTF7P with LTE bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75. The US store page instead lists model GXQ96 with US carrier bands (e.g. LTE 13/14/25/29/30/48/71, 5G n70/n71), so the UK and US units are different hardware models. Check carrier support before using one region's model in the other.
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
RAMDiffers
Sources
8 GB
6 GB
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
pOLED
Super AMOLED
eSIM only
Sources
No
No
Ingress protectionDiffers
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A27 5G product page
IP68
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 Type-C 3.2 · Power button · Volume controls
USB Type-C; USB 2.0
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz, 2×2 MIMO) · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC · Google Cast · Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC)
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.
Published network bands
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
5G Sub-6 GHz (model GTF7P) · GSM/EDGE: quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) · UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 · LTE: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/42/66/75 · 5G Sub-6: bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 · NB-IoT: bands 23/255/256
Not verified
Authentication
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Fingerprint Unlock · Face Unlock · Pattern, PIN, password
Not verified
Sensors
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Proximity · Ambient light · Accelerometer · Gyrometer · Magnetometer · Barometer
Not verified
In the box
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Pixel 9a · 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) · SIM toolNo charger is listed in the box.
Not verified
Cover glassDiffers
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GSamsung UK Galaxy A27 5G product page
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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.
Video recording
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Rear: 4K at 30/60 FPS, 1080p at 30/60 FPS, digital zoom up to 5x; Front: 4K at 30 FPS; slo-mo up to 240 FPS; formats HEVC, AVC, AV1, VP9
Not verified
Manufacturer UK reference priceDiffers
£499Google UK Store price for Pixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) on 26 September 2026, when it was the only in-stock UK Pixel 9a configuration (the 128 GB and other colours showed 'Out of stock'). Not a live offer; retailer prices may differ.
£319Manufacturer's UK list price in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Exact Google UK store configuration
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
_pixel_9a_obsidian_256gb_unlocked
Not verified
Memory card support
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Yes
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Slow Motion
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
240fps @HD
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
104.0
Number of SIM
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Dual-SIM
SIM size
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF)
SIM Slot Type
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)
Infra
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
2G GSM
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE
Sources
Pixel 9aNo 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
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G FDD Sub6
Sources
Pixel 9aNo 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
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
USB Interface
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
USB Version
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
USB 2.0
Location Technology
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
MHL
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Wi-Fi
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth v5.1
PC Sync.
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Android
Sensors
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Removable
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
A
Video Playing Resolution
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Mobile TV
Sources
Pixel 9aNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Show unverified (6)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K; 8K recording is not mentioned.
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.
Wired charging power
Sources
Pixel 9aGoogle UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsPixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configuration
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Not verifiedGoogle lists only 'Fast charging' and publishes no wired charging rate or charge time; its footnote says fast wired charging rates are based on the Google 45W USB-C Charger (sold separately). The UK configuration page's charger label says this SKU supports USB PD chargers with power minimum 7.5 W and maximum 27 W (charger not included). That is charger compatibility, not a charging rate, so the value stays unknown.
Not verified
Satellite SOS
Sources
Galaxy A27 5GNo source recorded
Not verifiedSatellite SOS is not listed in Google's UK Safety specification for this model, so check before relying on it.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
Pixel 9aNo 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 scoresGoogle Pixel 9a
256 GB · checked 26 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight186 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Width73.3 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Thickness8.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
US page states 6.3 inches; UK page states 160 mm. Not converted by us.
GoogleGooglePeak brightness2,700 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak claim; HDR brightness is listed separately as up to 1,800 nits.
GoogleClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rateNot verified
Not published
Published total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
OS, security and Pixel Drop updates; counted by Google from initial availability, not from purchase.
GoogleWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Qi certified. Google's UK specification footnote gives a wireless charging rate of up to 7.5 W with Qi-certified EPP chargers (sold separately) and says actual results may be slower.
GoogleReverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Pixel density422.2 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No telephoto camera is listed; Super Res Zoom up to 8x is digital/computational.
GoogleClaimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceGoogle
Manufacturer list price£499.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceGoogle
All sources3
- Google UK Pixel 9a technical specificationsGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Pixel 9a Obsidian 256 GB (unlocked) — Google UK Store configurationGoogle · accessed 26 Sept 2026
- Google US Pixel 9a technical specifications (regional comparison)Google · accessed 26 Sept 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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