Samsung Galaxy A27 5G · BlueUK SM-A276BZBCEUB · Blue · 256 GB- Chipset / published CPU
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 3This one: Octa-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)
PHONES
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G · Black
256 GB · Black · UK SM-A266BZKCEUB
- Screen size
- 6.7 in
- Storage
- 256 GB
- RAM
- 8 GB
Galaxy A26 5G in the 256 GB Black UK configuration (SM-A266BZKCEUB) pairs a 6.7-inch 120 Hz Super AMOLED screen with IP67 water resistance, Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and back, a stabilised (OIS) rear camera with 4K video, and six generations of OS upgrades.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
Compare with Samsung Galaxy A27 5G · Blue · 256 GB
Specifications checked 10 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
The nearest checked phones by key specifications, with what differs from the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G · Black. The first matches the Compare button above.
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G · BlueUK SM-A276BZBCEUB · Blue · 256 GB
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G · BlackUK SM-A276BZKCEUB · Black · 256 GB- Chipset / published CPU
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 3This one: Octa-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G · Light PinkUK SM-A276BLICEUB · Light Pink · 256 GB- Chipset / published CPU
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 3This one: Octa-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)
Key strengths
The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel provides 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) resolution with refresh up to 120 Hz.
Rated IP67 (up to 1 metre of fresh water for 30 minutes), with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both the front and the back.
Samsung promises six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates are listed until 31 March 2031.
The 50 MP triple rear camera has optical image stabilisation and records 4K at 30 fps, with slow motion up to 480 fps at HD.
Before you buy
USB is limited to USB 2.0, and the second SIM slot is hybrid: fitting a microSD card (up to 2 TB) means giving up the second nano-SIM.
Speakers are not stereo (Samsung lists stereo support as No), zoom is digital only, up to 10x, and 4K video is limited to 30 fps.
The front camera has no autofocus, and Samsung DeX is not supported.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 256 GB · Black · UK SM-A266BZKCEUB
80 specifications in 11 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 5 rows repeat listed facts in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Display
7 items
- Screen size
- 6.7 in
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Source - Maximum refresh rate
- 120 HzSource
- Display specification
- 6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 Hz
Measured as a full rectangle: 169.1 mm (6.7-inch); 164.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
Source - Panel technology
- Super AMOLEDSource
- Main display resolution
- 1080 x 2340 (FHD+)Source
- Colour Depth (Main Display)
- 16MSource
- Cover glass
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Samsung states Victus+ is applied to the front and rear; the back glass excludes camera glass, and the frame excludes volume/side keys and SIM tray. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed.
Source
Performance & storage
6 items
- Storage
- 256 GBSource
- RAM
- 8 GBSource
- Chipset / published CPU
- Octa-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)
Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.
Source - Memory card support
- YesSource
- Available Storage (GB)
- 234.3Source
- External Storage Support
- MicroSD (Up to 2TB)Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- RAM and storage configuration
- 8 GB RAM; 256 GB storageSource
Cameras & video
19 items
- Rear camera modules
- 3Source
- Camera system
- Rear: 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP; Front: 13 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fps
Video recording resolution: UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 fps.
Source - Front camera
- 13.0 MPSource
- 8K video recording
- Not provided
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.
Source - Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
- 50.0 MP + 8.0 MP + 2.0 MPSource
- Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
- F1.8, F2.2, F2.4Source
- Rear Camera - Auto Focus
- YesSource
- Rear Camera - OIS
- YesSource
- Rear Camera Zoom
- Digital Zoom up to 10xSource
- Front Camera - F Number
- F2.2Source
- Front Camera - Auto Focus
- NoSource
- Front Camera - OIS
- NoSource
- Rear Camera - Flash
- YesSource
- Front Camera - Flash
- NoSource
- Video Recording Resolution
- UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fpsSource
- Slow Motion
- 480fps @HD, 240fps @HDSource
- Custom photo filters
- Yes
Filters that analyse gallery photos to create custom effects; results depend on shooting conditions.
Source - Object Eraser
- Yes
Samsung advertises Enhanced Object Eraser; results vary with the image and the object being removed.
Source - Edit Suggestions
- Yes
Compatible with certain file formats only; results and accuracy are not guaranteed.
Source
Battery & charging
4 items
- Typical battery capacity
- 5000 mAh
Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Source - Claimed video playback
- 17 hours
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Source - Energy Efficiency Class
- CSource
- Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
- 1200Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Battery and charging
- 5000 mAh
Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 17 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
Source
Design & durability
9 items
- Weight
- 200 gSource
- Dimensions
- 164.0 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm (height × width × depth)Source
- Height
- 164 mmSource
- Width
- 77.5 mmSource
- Thickness
- 7.7 mmSource
- Form factor
- slabSource
- Colour
- BlackSource
- Form Factor
- Touchscreen BarSource
- Ingress protection
- IP67
Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1 metre of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent and may diminish with wear.
Source
Connectivity & audio
15 items
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Source - Wireless connectivity
- Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3
Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 and Bluetooth v5.3.
Source - USB Interface
- USB Type-CSource
- USB Version
- USB 2.0Source
- Location Technology
- GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSSource
- Earjack
- USB Type-CSource
- MHL
- NoSource
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80Source
- Wi-Fi Direct
- YesSource
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth v5.3Source
- PC Sync.
- Smart Switch (PC version)Source
- Stereo Support
- NoSource
- Samsung DeX Support
- NoSource
- Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
- Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)Source
- Mobile TV
- NoSource
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- USB connection
- USB Type-C; USB 2.0Source
Network & SIM
12 items
- Regional SIM / network configuration
- UK SM-A266BZKCEUB; 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.
Source - eSIM only
- NoSource
- Number of SIM
- Dual-SIMSource
- SIM size
- Nano-SIM (4FF)Source
- SIM Slot Type
- SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)Source
- Infra
- 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDDSource
- 2G GSM
- GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900Source
- 3G UMTS
- B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)Source
- 4G FDD LTE
- 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)Source
- 4G TDD LTE
- B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)Source
- 5G FDD Sub6
- N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)Source
- 5G TDD Sub6
- N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)Source
Software & support
5 items
- Update policy
- Security updates until 31 March 2031
This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Source - OS
- AndroidSource
- SmartThings Support
- YesSource
- Android OS upgrade commitment
- 6 upgrades
Up to six OS generations and six years of security updates as advertised by Samsung UK; not six upgrades remaining from purchase. Availability and timing can vary.
Source - Circle to Search
- Yes
Google feature; Samsung states service availability may vary by country, language and device model and requires an internet connection.
Source
Sensors & security
1 item
- Sensors
- Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity SensingSource
Box, price & availability
1 item
- Manufacturer UK reference price
- Not provided
The manufacturer's UK store did not list a price for this configuration.
Source
Other details
1 item
- Removable
- NoSource
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