Samsung Galaxy A25 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra

Compare Samsung Galaxy A25 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra side by side: Exynos 1280 (5 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy, 50MP vs 200MP…

Samsung

Galaxy S27 Ultra

$1,399

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy S27 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S27 Ultra. Choose the Galaxy S27 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy A25 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S27 Ultra

Galaxy S27 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 65W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S27 Ultra

Galaxy S27 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy and 24GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S27 Ultra

Galaxy S27 Ultra takes photography with 200MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy A25 5G

Galaxy A25 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $299 vs $1399.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy A25 5G vs Galaxy S27 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A25 5G	Galaxy S27 Ultra
Screen size	6.5"	6.9"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	396 ppi	498 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1000 nits	3500 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A25 5G	Galaxy S27 Ultra
Chipset	Exynos 1280 (5 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy
Process node	5 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	3,200,000	3,200,000
Geekbench multi	10800	10800
Maximum RAM	8 GB	24 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	2TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A25 5G	Galaxy S27 Ultra
Main sensor	50 MP	200 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	4Winner
Optical zoom	—	3x
Ultrawide	8 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	13 MP	16 MPWinner
Max video	4K at 30fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A25 5G	Galaxy S27 Ultra
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,500 mAhWinner
Wired charging	25 W	65 WWinner
Wireless charging	25 W	25 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A25 5G	Galaxy S27 Ultra
Weight	197 gWinner	218 g
Thickness	8.3 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Build	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back with Key Island design	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A25 5G	Galaxy S27 Ultra
Operating system	Android 14, upgradable to Android 15	Android 17
OS updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy A25 5G	Galaxy S27 Ultra
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$299Winner	$1,399