Samsung Galaxy A27 5G vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G and the Tecno Pova 8 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|
| Price | ₹26,899 | ₹29,999 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 45W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.76 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 200 g | 225 g |
| Released | Jul 2026 | Jul 2026 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Tecno Pova 8 5G is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, refresh rate.
★ Which should you buy? Tecno Pova 8 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM), 1400 nits (peak) | IPS LCD, 144Hz |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.76 inches, 112.6 cm2 (~86.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 385 ppi | 1080 x 2344 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~381 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification |
| Brightness | — | 950 nits HBM; 760 nits TYP |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, HIOS 16 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 7100 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G610 MC2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 2TB | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - India model only |
| Internal | — | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.2) |
| RAM Expansion | — | Up to 12GB virtual RAM expansion |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), OIS, PDAF; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR, Autofocus, Digital Zoom up to 10x | Dual-LED flash, 2x lossless zoom |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps (slow motion) | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Dual | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF |
| Auxiliary lens | — | Yes |
| Sensor | — | Sony LYTIA 600 (or LYT-600) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Yes |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | 8000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired, 45% in 30 min | 45W wired, 50% in 35 min. 10W reverse wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8 mm | 165.7 x 78.5 x 8.8 mm (6.52 x 3.09 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 200 g | 225 g (7.94 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, plastic back | — |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Protection | IP64 dust and splash resistant | — |
| Durability | — | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), MIL-STD-810H compliant* |
| Special Features | — | Alive Matrix Display (customizable light panel on the back), Semi-transparent rear panel |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, ASHA | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (region dependent) | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | FM radio, recording |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2026, June 25 | 2026, June 11 |
| Status | Available. Released July 2026 | Available. Released 2026, July 01 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A27 5G or Tecno Pova 8 5G?
Tecno Pova 8 5G — 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G versus 8,000 mAh for the Tecno Pova 8 5G.
Which has the smoother screen, Samsung Galaxy A27 5G or Tecno Pova 8 5G?
Tecno Pova 8 5G — 120 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G versus 144 Hz for the Tecno Pova 8 5G.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A27 5G or Tecno Pova 8 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G — 200 g for the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G versus 225 g for the Tecno Pova 8 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G or the Tecno Pova 8 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G 7/10 and the Tecno Pova 8 5G 7/10.
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