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Galaxy A27 at a glance
7/10GetLow rating
Our take, in a number
Provisional · Specification-based
The A27 makes sense as a practical lower-cost Galaxy rather than a camera or gaming specialist. Compare the total with the A37 and older higher-tier models before deciding that the newer budget model is better value.
Why this rating?
GetLow editorial assessment, . We weigh the published features, practical compromises, intended buyer and value proposition described in this guide. This is a qualitative judgement, not a calculated benchmark or customer average.
9–10: exceptional on paper; 8–8.5: a strong shortlist choice; 7–7.5: good for the right buyer; 5–6.5: substantial compromises; 1–4.5: difficult to recommend.
We have not hands-on tested this phone. Real-world speed, photo quality and battery endurance are not proven by this score. Basic and accessibility phones are judged for their intended use, not as flagship substitutes. For refurbished phones, the score describes the model, not the condition or battery of an individual unit. A score is not a rating of every contract: compare the current total cost separately.
Start with the size, camera and storage you need. The lowest monthly price alone does not tell you whether this is the right phone.
What to weigh up
Check the exact storage, colour and condition on the retailer page. Refurbished grades, battery policies and warranties vary.
Worth the upgrade?
Compare it with the phone you already own. Pay for a useful improvement, not just a newer model name.
About this guide: GetLow explains published specifications and compares UK contract listings. It is not a hands-on laboratory test. Battery and charging figures depend on the manufacturer's test conditions; everyday results vary.
Is the Galaxy A27 worth buying?
A budget Samsung option for buyers who want clear contract pricing and published core specs.
Best bits
O2 official specs for connectivity and core hardware.
Current GetLow pricing makes monthly, upfront and total cost easier to compare.
Connectivity is stated from O2 product details rather than model-name assumptions.
Watch-outs
Colour and storage availability can change with retailer stock.
Some published spec fields are sparse, so this page deliberately avoids unsupported claims.
The best tariff may change as retailer prices refresh.
2026 buyer guide
Samsung Galaxy A27 in 2026
A practical Galaxy A27 review: O2's official product details for connectivity, camera and core hardware, plus current GetLow pricing for new contract deals.
Live price position
Judge the Galaxy A27 by today's whole-contract price
GetLow currently checks 1191 Galaxy A27 contract offers across 10 retailers and 7 networks. The market starts at £9.00 a month, £0.00 upfront and £381.80 in total after currently stated promotional savings.
Those headline floors can come from different deals. Keep monthly price, upfront cost, data, storage, term and condition tied to one listing before deciding which offer is genuinely cheapest.
Monthly pricesFrom £9.00
Upfront pricesFrom £0.00
Total contract costFrom £381.80
Current conditionEvery current offer is listed as new.
Live model price comparison
How does the Samsung Galaxy A27 price compare with nearby phones?
This table uses the reviewed phone plus up to four nearby alternatives by current lowest total contract cost. Monthly price, data, total cost and condition remain attached to the same cheapest-total listing for each phone.
Read each difference against the bold Galaxy A27 baseline. A cheaper row shows the whole-contract saving; a dearer row shows the additional amount currently needed to step up.
Model
Monthly price
Data
Lowest total cost
Difference vs Galaxy A27
Cheapest listing
Galaxy S24 5G
£6.95/month
15GB
£348.40
£33.40 less
Refurbished
Galaxy S24 FE
£6.95/month
15GB
£348.40
£33.40 less
Refurbished
Galaxy A27
£11.95/month
15GB
£381.80
Baseline
New
Galaxy A18 4G
£10.99/month
500GB
£381.96
£0.16 more
New
Galaxy A37 5G
£10.50/month
100MB
£390.00
£8.20 more
New
Build your own phone comparison
Select any three phones and compare them side by side
The Samsung Galaxy A27 is selected first. Change any selector to compare it with two other current phones from Samsung, or with the wider market when fewer than three Samsung models are available.
Every price card keeps monthly cost, upfront payment, total cost, data, contract length and condition attached to the same live listing. The specification table then shows the hardware differences that may justify paying more.
In-depth review
Quick verdict
The Galaxy A27 is best judged as a value-focused Samsung contract phone. The appeal is simple: compare the monthly price, upfront cost and full contract cost before choosing a tariff.
GetLow currently lists 48 O2 contract options for the phone. The lowest monthly price shown here is GBP 29.03/mo.
What matters
Specs from O2's official product details
The table below only includes specs published by O2 or already held in the GetLow catalogue. Where a figure is not available, this review leaves it out rather than guessing.
Data connectivity5G+
ProcessorSnapdragon 6 Gen 3, 2.4GHz
Display6.7 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Rear camera50MP / 5MP / 5MP
Front camera12MP
Operating systemAndroid
Water resistanceIP64
Dimensions162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8 (mm)
Weight200g
Battery5000mAh
ChargingFast Charging
SIMNano / Hybrid
What matters
Deals and availability
Current Galaxy A27 options include 128GB, 256GB and colour labels including black, blue, light pink.
Prices, upfront costs and availability can change as retailers refresh their offers.
What matters
Cameras, battery and connectivity
O2 lists data connectivity as 5G.
O2 lists rear camera as 50MP + 5MP + 5MP and front camera as 12MP.
O2 lists battery capacity as 5000mAh.
New and refurbished buying checks
Protect the saving before you order
Every current offer is listed as new. A low price is only good value when the condition, storage, warranty, returns terms and battery policy suit what you expect to receive.
Use total contract cost after any stated code as the first comparison, then check data and storage on the same basis. Availability can change as retailers update stock.
Confirm whether the selected listing is new or refurbished.
Check the exact storage and colour before leaving GetLow.
Read the warranty, returns and refurbished battery terms.
Compare the total contract cost rather than monthly price alone.
Who it suits
Is the Samsung Galaxy A27 right for you?
Buy the Galaxy A27 if
you want the Galaxy A27 and care most about comparing real monthly, upfront and total contract costs before choosing.
Choose another phone if
you need a specific colour, storage tier or deal condition that is not present in the current offers.
Colours and images
Galaxy A27 is available in Black, Blue, Light Pink. Pick the colour you can live with for the full contract, not just the launch-week favourite.
Black
Black gives the Galaxy A27 a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
Blue
Blue gives the Galaxy A27 a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
Light Pink
Light Pink gives the Galaxy A27 a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
Which storage should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A27 storage options include 128GB, 256GB. The live cards show capacities currently found in GetLow deals. Start with the smallest suitable option for lighter use, then step up if you keep lots of photos, video, games or offline apps.
128GBAvailable from £9.00/mo256GBAvailable from £13.00/mo
Full Galaxy A27 specs
These are the buyer-facing specs that matter most when comparing contract deals.
Display
6.7 inches display, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Refresh rate
Not listed
Chip
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 2.4GHz
Rear camera
50MP / 5MP / 5MP
Front camera
12MP
Operating system
Android
Storage
128GB, 256GB
Colours
Black, Blue, Light Pink
Battery
5,000mAh battery
Charging
Fast Charging
Size
162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8 (mm)
Weight
200g
Durability
IP64
Data connectivity
5G
Lowest monthly price shown here
GBP 29.03
Current deal condition
new contract deals
Current O2 contract options
48
Storage labels shown here
128GB, 256GB
Colour labels shown here
black, blue, light pink
Specifications are manufacturer or catalogue claims, not GetLow laboratory measurements. Missing information is not a zero or proof that a feature is absent. Retailer stock and delivery can change before checkout.
GetLow currently lists new O2 contract options for the Galaxy A27. Availability can change as retailer offers refresh.
Where do the specs on this Galaxy A27 review come from?
Core specs are sourced from O2's official product details, correct as of July 2026, with contract prices from GetLow comparison data.
The verdict
The Galaxy A27 review is intentionally practical: confirmed specs, current contract details and clear condition wording. Use the comparison page when choosing a tariff, because retailer stock, gifts, upfront prices and monthly prices can move independently.
