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Reviewers rate the Nothing Phone (4a) clearly higher: 81 against 57 for the Samsung Galaxy A27.
Reviewers agree · 6 reviews
Suits buyers wanting a distinctive, well-rounded mid-range phone with a strong display, telephoto camera and clean software. Trade-offs include modest performance gains, bulk, limited water resistance and weaker battery or build in some reviews.
Reviewers split · 4 reviews
Suits buyers who want a stylish phone with a large 120Hz screen and long software support on a budget. The trade-offs are weaker cameras, lower water resistance and a higher price than the Galaxy A26, and Phonandroid recommends the Galaxy A36 instead.
| Measure | Nothing Phone (4a) | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 81 | 57 |
3 publications have scored both phones. 3 scored the Nothing Phone (4a) higher.
| Spec | Nothing Phone (4a) | Samsung Galaxy A27 |
|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2026 | July 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $349 | $350 |
| Launch price (UK) | £349 | £319 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €369 | €359 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Display | 6.8″ | 6.7″ |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto lens | Yes | No |
| Battery | 5,080 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 25 W |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Base storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Weight | 204.5 g | 200 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP64 |
| Software updates | 6 years | 6 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.