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Nothing Phone (4b) vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026
Nothing128 GB

Phone (4b)

6.77″ · Super AMOLED · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

128 GB · 8 GB RAM · White · UK 6974434229303Full product profile
Nothing Phone (4b) in White, official product viewWhite
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE

Chipset
Phone (4b): Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 vs Galaxy A27 5G: Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
UK battery capacity
Phone (4b): 5,200 mAh vs Galaxy A27 5G: 5,000 mAh
Display resolution
Phone (4b): 1080 x 2344 (381 PPI) vs Galaxy A27 5G: 1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Front camera
Phone (4b): 16 MP vs Galaxy A27 5G: 12.0 MP
Phone (4b) first, Galaxy A27 5G second. Different is not better: see every verified difference below.
See the 11 verified differences
Samsung128 GB

Galaxy A27 5G

6.7″ · Super AMOLED · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 6 Gen 3

128 GB · Black · UK SM-A276BZKBEUBFull product profile
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G in Black, official product viewBlack
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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.

Not verified for either phone, so not charted: Native zoom. Missing evidence is not a difference.

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.

Phone (4b)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Galaxy A27 5GSnapdragon 6 Gen 3

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.

Explore the full specifications
Phone (4b)

0.07″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Phone (4b)
6.77″
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.

Phone (4b)
Not verified
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.

Phone (4b)
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?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

11 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Phone (4b)Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
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 page

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

UK battery capacity

In Visual facts
Phone (4b)5200 mAh
Galaxy A27 5G5000 mAh
Sources
Phone (4b)

UK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy A27 5G

Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.

Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUB

Capacity, 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

Phone (4b)Main: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Ultra-wide: f/2.2; Front: 16 MP (f/2.4); Video: up to 4K at 30 fps
Galaxy A27 5GRear: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fps
Sources
Phone (4b)

Nothing does not publish the ultra-wide camera's resolution. Details: main 1/2.76" sensor, OIS and EIS, PDAF autofocus, Image Super Resolution (ISR); ultra-wide 1/4" sensor, 119.5° field of view; front 1/3" sensor, 81.8° field of view. Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 1080p Ultra XDR at 30 fps, 1080p slow motion at 120 fps, 4K/1080p time-lapse. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers), Portrait Optimiser, Night.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy A27 5G

Video recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps.

Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUB

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

Phone (4b)6.77-inch Super AMOLED; 2344 × 1080; up to 120 Hz; 2000 nits peak
Galaxy A27 5G6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 Hz
Sources
Phone (4b)

Full published display specification: 6.77-inch Super AMOLED; 1080 x 2344 (381 PPI); Dragontrail Pro glass; 8-bit colour (16.7 million colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 2000 nits peak, 1200 nits outdoor, 600 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; up to 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 480 Hz PWM frequency.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications
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-A276BZKBEUB

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Update policy

Phone (4b)3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
Galaxy A27 5GSecurity updates until 31 July 2032
Sources
Galaxy 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-A276BZKBEUB

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

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Battery and charging

Phone (4b)5200 mAh; 33 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wired
Galaxy A27 5G5000 mAh
Sources
Phone (4b)

Full published battery specification: 5200 mAh (UK; 6000 mAh in India only); 33 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, UFCS, PD, DCP, SDP, CDP.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy 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-A276BZKBEUB

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

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.

Small physical differences (3)
Configuration & compatibility details (2)

Regional SIM / network configuration

Phone (4b)Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 6.0; NFC
Galaxy A27 5GUK SM-A276BZKBEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)
Sources
Phone (4b)

UK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM: Japan only; 2G GSM: 850/900/DCS/PCS; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B71; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot; Bluetooth 6.0; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1); NFC: yes (excluding India). These are the international (UK) bands; the India model uses different bands (2G 850/900/DCS; 3G B1, 5, 8; 4G B1, B3, B5, B8, B28B, B38, B40, B41; 5G n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n40, n41, n77, n78). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications
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-A276BZKBEUB

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (127)

Claimed video playback

Phone (4b)Not verified
Galaxy A27 5G23 hours
Sources
Phone (4b)

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-A276BZKBEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed charge time to 50%

Phone (4b)30 minutes
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

Upper-bound manufacturer claim with 33 W charging. No adapter is included in the box, and the test conditions are footnoted but not detailed. · To 50%; manufacturer states "under 30 minutes"

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications
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 connectivity

Phone (4b)Not verified
Galaxy A27 5GWi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.1
Sources
Phone (4b)

No source recorded for this side.

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-A276BZKBEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published security support term

Phone (4b)6 years
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications
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

Phone (4b)Not verified
Galaxy A27 5G6 upgrades
Sources
Phone (4b)

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 page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer charging claim

Phone (4b)Not verified
Galaxy A27 5GUp to 45% in 30 minutes with Super Fast Charging
Sources
Phone (4b)

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 page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cover glass

Phone (4b)Not verified
Galaxy A27 5GCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Sources
Phone (4b)

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 page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Glyph interface

Phone (4b)Glyph Bar
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

Rear light bar for notifications, progress tracking, charging updates and a red recording light. The brightness claim is relative to Phone (3a) Pro.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications
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

Phone (4b)Not verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

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-A276BZKBEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Native telephoto reach

Phone (4b)Not verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

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.

Published operating system

Phone (4b)Nothing OS 4.1 powered by Android 16
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications
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

Phone (4b)Not verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

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

Phone (4b)2000 nits
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications
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.

4G FDD LTE

Phone (4b)Not 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
Phone (4b)

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

Phone (4b)Not verified
Galaxy A27 5GN1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Sources
Phone (4b)

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

Phone (4b)Not verified
Galaxy A27 5GAccelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Sources
Phone (4b)

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

Phone (4b)Not verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications
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.

4G LTE bands

Phone (4b)International: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B71
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

Phone (4b)Not verified
Galaxy A27 5GNot verified
Sources
Phone (4b)

Video is listed up to 4K 30 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.

Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy 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-A276BZKBEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

9 shared fields have the same recorded value.

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Full specifications

All specs155 specificationsPhone (4b)Galaxy A27 5G
164.4 × 78.2 × 8.6 mm (height × width × depth)
162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
Colour depth
Sources
8-bit
Not verified
Colour
Sources
Not verified
Black
Form Factor
Sources
Not verified
Touchscreen Bar
6.77″
6.7″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
2000 nitsClaimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Sources
381 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
6.77-inch Super AMOLED; 2344 × 1080; up to 120 Hz; 2000 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.77-inch Super AMOLED; 1080 x 2344 (381 PPI); Dragontrail Pro glass; 8-bit colour (16.7 million colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 2000 nits peak, 1200 nits outdoor, 600 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; up to 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 480 Hz PWM frequency.
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+.
1080 x 2344 (381 PPI)
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Pixel density
Sources
381 ppi
Not verified
Brightness — Peak brightness
Sources
2000 nits
Not verified
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Sources
1200 nits
Not verified
Brightness — Typical brightness
Sources
600 nits
Not verified
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
Not verified
16M
Main: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Ultra-wide: f/2.2; Front: 16 MP (f/2.4); Video: up to 4K at 30 fpsNothing does not publish the ultra-wide camera's resolution. Details: main 1/2.76" sensor, OIS and EIS, PDAF autofocus, Image Super Resolution (ISR); ultra-wide 1/4" sensor, 119.5° field of view; front 1/3" sensor, 81.8° field of view. Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 1080p Ultra XDR at 30 fps, 1080p slow motion at 120 fps, 4K/1080p time-lapse. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers), Portrait Optimiser, Night.
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.
Main camera — Resolution
Sources
50 MP
Not verified
Main camera — Aperture
Sources
f/1.8
Not verified
Main camera — Sensor
Sources
1/2.76"
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
OIS & EIS
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
Auto focus, PDAF
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
Image Super Resolution (ISR) algorithm
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Sources
f/2.2
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Sources
1/4"
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Field of view
Sources
119.5°
Not verified
Front camera — Resolution
Sources
16 MP
Not verified
Front camera — Aperture
Sources
f/2.4
Not verified
Front camera — Sensor
Sources
1/3"
Not verified
Front camera — Field of view
Sources
81.8°
Not verified
YesStated for the 50 MP main camera; not stated for the ultra-wide.
Yes
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Yes
Not verified
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
No
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
No
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
Not verified
50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
Not verified
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Rear Camera Zoom
Sources
Not verified
Digital Zoom up to 10x
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
Not verified
12.0 MP
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
Not verified
F2.2
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Front Camera - Flash
Sources
Not verified
No
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
23 hoursVideo Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
5200 mAh; 33 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5200 mAh (UK; 6000 mAh in India only); 33 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, UFCS, PD, DCP, SDP, CDP.
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.
5200 mAhUK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.
5000 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Wired charging power
Sources
33 W
Not verified
Claimed charge time to 50%
Sources
30 minutesUpper-bound manufacturer claim with 33 W charging. No adapter is included in the box, and the test conditions are footnoted but not detailed. · To 50%; manufacturer states "under 30 minutes"
Not verified
Battery — Capacity
Sources
6,000 mAh (India only)
Not verified
Battery — Capacity
Sources
5,200 mAh
Not verified
Charging — Charging speed
Sources
33 W
Not verified
Charging — Reverse wired charging
Sources
7.5 W
Not verified
Charging — Protocol
Sources
PPS / UFCS / PD / DCP / SDP / CDP
Not verified
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
Not verified
1200
Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W)
Sources
Not verified
10 / 25
Manufacturer charging claim
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
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
6 yearsPublished security support term · Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
Security updates until 31 July 2032This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
External Storage Support
Sources
Not verified
MicroSD (Up to 2TB)
Stereo Support
Sources
Not verified
No
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
Not verified
No
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
SmartThings Support
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Android OS upgrade commitment
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
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.
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
6 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 6.0; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM: Japan only; 2G GSM: 850/900/DCS/PCS; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B71; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot; Bluetooth 6.0; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1); NFC: yes (excluding India). These are the international (UK) bands; the India model uses different bands (2G 850/900/DCS; 3G B1, 5, 8; 4G B1, B3, B5, B8, B28B, B38, B40, B41; 5G n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n40, n41, n77, n78). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
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.
IP64
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.
Published operating system
Sources
Nothing OS 4.1 powered by Android 16Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Not verified
£299Nothing UK store price for White 8+128GB in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
£319Manufacturer's UK list price in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
4 nm TSMC process
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Qualcomm Kryo, 8-core, up to 2.3 GHz
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
1 Prime core, up to 2.3 GHz
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
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3 Performance cores, up to 2.2 GHz
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — CPU
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4 Efficiency cores, up to 1.8 GHz
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — GPU
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Qualcomm Adreno 810
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — NPU
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Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — NPU
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Qualcomm AI Engine
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — ISP
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Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — RAM
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LPDDR4x
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 — ROM
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UFS2.2
Not verified
Size
Sources
6.77" super AMOLED
Not verified
Screen material
Sources
Dragontrail Pro Glass
Not verified
Resolution
Sources
1080 x 2344 (381 PPI)
Not verified
Colors
Sources
16.7 million
Not verified
Contrast ratio
Sources
1,000,000:1
Not verified
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
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120 Hz
Not verified
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
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Up to 1000 Hz
Not verified
Refresh — PWM frequency
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480 Hz
Not verified
Audio
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2 high-definition mics
Not verified
Audio
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Dual stereo speakers
Not verified
SIM card type
Sources
Nano-SIM (4FF), Dual SIM
Not verified
e-SIM
Sources
Yes (Japan only)
Not verified
2G GSM
Sources
International: 850/900/DCS/PCS
Not verified
2G GSM
Sources
India: 850/900/DCS
Not verified
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
International: B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
Not verified
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
India: B1,5,8
Not verified
4G LTE bands
Sources
International: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B66, B71
Not verified
4G LTE bands
Sources
India: B1, B3, B5, B8, B28B, B38, B40, B41
Not verified
5G NR bands
Sources
International: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78
Not verified
5G NR bands
Sources
India: n1, n3, n5, n8, n28B, n40, n41, n77, n78
Not verified
Wi-Fi
Sources
Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Not verified
Bluetooth
Sources
6.0
Not verified
Location
Sources
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Not verified
NFC
Sources
Yes (Excluding India)
Not verified
Glyph interface
Sources
Glyph BarRear light bar for notifications, progress tracking, charging updates and a red recording light. The brightness claim is relative to Phone (3a) Pro.
Not verified
Memory card support
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Yes
USB connection
Sources
Not verified
USB Type-C; USB 2.0
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Not verified
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.
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Slow Motion
Sources
Not verified
240fps @HD
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
Not verified
104.0
Number of SIM
Sources
Not verified
Dual-SIM
SIM size
Sources
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF)
SIM Slot Type
Sources
Not verified
SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)
Infra
Sources
Not verified
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
2G GSM
Sources
Not verified
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS
Sources
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE
Sources
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
Not verified
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G FDD Sub6
Sources
Not verified
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
5G TDD Sub6
Sources
Not verified
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
USB Interface
Sources
Not verified
USB Type-C
USB Version
Sources
Not verified
USB 2.0
Location Technology
Sources
Not verified
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack
Sources
Not verified
USB Type-C
MHL
Sources
Not verified
No
Wi-Fi
Sources
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Sources
Not verified
Bluetooth v5.1
PC Sync.
Sources
Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
Sources
Not verified
Android
Sensors
Sources
Not verified
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Removable
Sources
Not verified
No
Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
Not verified
A
Video Playing Resolution
Sources
Not verified
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Mobile TV
Sources
Not verified
No
Cover glass
Sources
Phone (4b)No source recorded
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 (7)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Native telephoto reach
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K 30 fps; 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.
Wireless charging
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
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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Nothing Phone (4b)

128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight210 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width78.2 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.77 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.

Nothing
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Upper-bound manufacturer claim with 33 W charging. No adapter is included in the box, and the test conditions are footnoted but not detailed. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Nothing
Published total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.

Nothing
Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP64Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density381 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Manufacturer list price£299.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
  1. Nothing UK Phone (4b): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 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.

Samsung
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playback23 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung
Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Samsung
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.

Samsung
RAM6 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
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Manufacturer list price£319.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung
All sources3
  1. Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G technical specifications — SM-A276BZKBEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Samsung UK Galaxy A27 5G product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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