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| X9d | Galaxy A27 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | September 24, 2025 | 2026, June 10 |
| Released | 2025-10-09 | 2026-07-03 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, October 9 | Available |
| NETWORK | ||
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 | B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 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); B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| 5G | 1, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3); N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD |
| BODY | ||
| Build | Glass front (aluminosilicate glass), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), Plastic frame, Glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+) |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm | 162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8 mm |
| IP Rating | IP68/IP69/IP69K dust/water resistant, drop resistant up to 2.5m | IP64 Dust Tight and Water Resistant (water splashes) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) |
| Weight | 193 g | 200 g |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak) | 800 nits (measured) |
| Color | — | 16M |
| Protection | Aluminosilicate glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2640 pixels (~427 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) |
| Screen-to-body | ~90.9% | ~86.8% |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 112.1 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR | Super AMOLED |
| PLATFORM | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.3 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-Core, 2.4GHz, 1.8GHz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 710 |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android |
| MEMORY | ||
| Card slot | No | microSD, up to 2 TB |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128 GB |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6 GB |
| Storage/RAM variants | 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB | 128 GB; 6 GB RAM |
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Autofocus: Yes; OIS: Yes; Flash: Yes |
| MAIN CAMERA | 108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 5 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP main; 5 MP ultrawide; 2 MP macro; apertures f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 respectively |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K at 30 fps |
| SELFIE CAMERA | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2; fixed focus; no OIS |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| SOUND | ||
| 3.5mm jack | No | USB Type-C |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Mono speaker |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Bluetooth v5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C; USB 2.0 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
| FEATURES | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| BATTERY | ||
| Capacity | 8300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Type | 66W wired; 7.5W reverse wired | 25W wired; no wireless charging |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion | Non-removable |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Colors | Reddish Brown, Midnight Black, Sunrise Gold, Forest Green | Black, Blue, Light Green, Light Pink |
| Compatibility | — | Network bands and SIM details: Samsung Ireland SKU SM-A276BZKBEUB; regional variants may differ. |
| Environmental | — | 5.3% recycled content (manufacturer ECO Design specification for this regional SKU) |
| Launch Price (USD) | $330.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | MTN-NX1 | SM-A276BZKBEUB |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦462,000 | ₦420,000 |
| TESTS | ||
| Battery Endurance | — | Up to 23 hours video playback (manufacturer rating; actual use varies) |
| SECURITY | ||
| Security | Fingerprint (under display, optical), face unlock | Fingerprint sensor |