Samsung Galaxy A27 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A27 (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 1080 x 2372 than Samsung Galaxy A27 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A27 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 40499 | Rs. 55999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is June 30, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A27 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 40499. The launch Date of the second phone is July 02, 2026. The cost of OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 55999.
Display comparison
OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.57 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A27 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A27 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. OPPO's phone has display density of 397 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OPPO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.1% than Samsung's phone ~ 86.8%.
Memory comparison
OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A27 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A27 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A27 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-A276E, SM-A276E/DS, SM-A276E/DSN, SM-A276B, SM-A276B/DS, SM-A276B/DSN, SM-A276U, SM-A276U1, SM-A276W | CPH2859, Reno16c 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | |
| SAR | 0.78 W/kg (Head) 0.91 W/kg (Body) | 0.92 W/kg (Head) 0.68 W/kg (Body) |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | June 30, 2026 | July 02, 2026 |
| In The Box | Phone×1, Charger×1, USB Data Cable×1, SIM Ejector Tool×1, Protective Case×1, Quick Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.2 x 162.4 x 7.8 mm | 74.9 x 158.2 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 197 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Light Green, Light Pink | Stellar Purple, Twilight Violet, Starry White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 b Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.57 inches, 2372 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 89.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Crystal Guard+AMOLED |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 600 nits(Typical) HBM: 1400 nits(Typical) | |
| Color Gamut | Standard Mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural Mode: 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6:LN38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | n1/n3/n5/n8/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) supported Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) supported 802.11a/b/g/n supported Wi-Fi Display supported WLAN Tethering supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Gaming Features | FPS Game: 60 FPS, 5 Hours of Smooth High-FPS Gameplay, MOBA Game: 90 FPS, 5 Hours of Smooth High-FPS Gameplay | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Object Eraser, Voice Transcription, Google Gemin | AI Snap Key, AI Mind Space9, AI Bill Manager, AI Mind Pilot, AI Menu Translation, AI HyperBoost 3.0, AI LinkBoost 4.0 |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP69K, IP69, IP68, IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Samsung Knox, Quick Share , Smart Switch | Cell Broadcast Service (CBS), Popout 2.0, Pop Cam, Digicam, Audio Sharing, O+ Connect, Live Space, Private Computing Cloud, OPPO Lock, Splash Touch |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 79°; 5P lens; AF supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) FOV 116°; 5P lens; AF supported 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) FOV 26°; 4P lens; AF supported; Supports 2-axis OIS |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, TIME-LAPSE, STICKER, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, DOC SCANNER, POP, 4K video: 30 fps, 1080P video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P video: 30 fps, 4K EIS/OIS video: 30 fps, 1080P EIS/OIS video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P EIS/OIS video: 30 fps, 1080P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, 720P SLO-MO video: 240 fps, 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: up to 3.5× optical zoom and 10× digital zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus | 50 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | One UI 8.5 | ColorOS 16.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2.4 GHz, 1.8 GHz | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Arm Mali-G615@1.047GHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | 3.5mm |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Video Playback Time | 23 hours | |