{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-16-vs-samsung-galaxy-a27-2/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T18:18:19+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": " Realme 16 vs Samsung Galaxy A27",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A27 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 84 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera and value for money. The  Realme 16 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": " Realme 16",
            "slug": "realme-16",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-16/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-18-2026-12_14_18-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 86999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-18T07:18:23+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51.3,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 85,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 93.4,
                "overall": 77.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Feb (2026)",
                    "Dimensions": "158.3 × 75.1 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "183 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66-IP69K resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2392 pixels (Full HD+) ( ~401 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED 240 Hz Up to ~1000 nits",
                    "Protection": "AGC DT-Star D+ tempered glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16( realme UI 7.0)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main + 2 MP auxiliary",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps / 60fps Gyro-EIS (electronic stabilization)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "60 W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A27",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a27-2",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a27-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-15-2026-10_30_41-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 86999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-15T05:37:16+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 58.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 83.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2026"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~393 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos (unspecified model)",
                    "CPU": "2.4 GHz Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OneUI 8.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple: 50 MP (wide, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro), LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Fingerprint",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-a27-2",
        "margin": 6.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16": 51.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16": 87,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a27-2": 98
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a27-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16": 85,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a27-2": 58.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a27-2": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16": 62.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a27-2": 62.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16": 93.4,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a27-2": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a27-2"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        " Realme 16 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better,  Realme 16 or Samsung Galaxy A27?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A27 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.1 points. It wins on camera and value for money.  Realme 16 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of  Realme 16 and Samsung Galaxy A27 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": " Realme 16 is listed at PKR 86,999 and Samsung Galaxy A27 at PKR 86,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A27 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera,  Realme 16 or Samsung Galaxy A27?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A27 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery,  Realme 16 or Samsung Galaxy A27?",
            "answer": " Realme 16 leads on battery.  Realme 16 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A27 a 5000 mAh cell."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}