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Vivo V50 Lite 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

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Vivo V50 Lite 4G

Vivo V50 Lite 4G

  • 196 g.
  • About 6.77 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 36,500In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

  • 200 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 3.1.
KSh 34,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Vivo V50 Lite 4G has a bigger battery (6,500 mAh), charges faster (90 W) and has sharper selfies (32 MP), while the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G runs newer Android 16 with 6 OS upgrades promised and has steadier photos and video (OIS) and a sturdier plastic build with a glass back.

Weight

Vivo V50 Lite 4G
196 g
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
200 g

Display

Vivo V50 Lite 4G
About 6.77 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
About 6.7 inch screen

Performance

Vivo V50 Lite 4G
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor

Storage

Vivo V50 Lite 4G
UFS 2.2
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
UFS 3.1

Battery capacity

Vivo V50 Lite 4G
6,500 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
5,000 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Vivo V50 Lite 4G

  • Bigger battery: 6,500 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 90 W (vs 25 W).
  • IP65 water and dust resistance (vs IP64).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 32 MP (vs 12 MP).
  • Stereo speakers.
  • 6 W reverse charging for earbuds or another phone.

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).
  • Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
  • 6 OS upgrades promised.
  • Plastic frame and glass back (vs plastic frame).
  • 4K video recording (vs 1080p).

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PriorityVivo V50 Lite 4GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Display6.77-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 388 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera50 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 685 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor
Memory8 GB RAMUp to 8 GB RAM
Battery capacity6,500 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Charging90 W wired charging25 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo V50 Lite 4GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
BrandVivoSamsung
ModelV50 Lite 4GGalaxy A27
Announced2025, March 172026, June 10
Release status—Available. Released 2026, July 03
Model numbers—SM-A276E, SM-A276E/DS, SM-A276E/DSN, SM-A276B, SM-A276B/DS, SM-A276B/DSN, SM-A276U, SM-A276U1, SM-A276W
SAR—0.86 W/kg (head)
SAR EU—0.78 W/kg (head)     0.91 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo V50 Lite 4GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Dimensions163.8 x 76.3 x 7.8 mm (6.45 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8 mm (6.39 x 3.08 x 0.31 in)
Weight196 g (6.91 oz)200 g (7.05 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo V50 Lite 4GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Display6.77 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~88.7% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLEDSuper AMOLED, 120Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display protectionMohs level 4Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display features120Hz, 1300 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)Super AMOLED, 120Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo V50 Lite 4GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
ProcessorQualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 610Adreno 710

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo V50 Lite 4GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
RAM8GB6GB / 8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
Expandable storage—microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations—128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo V50 Lite 4GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF; Auxiliary lens50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Front camera32 MP, f/2.5, (wide)12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresRing-LED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera video1080p@30fps4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo V50 Lite 4GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
BatterySi/C Li-Ion 6500 mAh5000 mAh
Charging90W wired, 50% in 27 min, 100% in 58 min; 6W reverse wired25W wired, 45% in 30 min

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo V50 Lite 4GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Operating systemAndroid 15, Funtouch 15Android 16, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo V50 Lite 4GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands—1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands—1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Network speed—HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo V50 Lite 4GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
NFCYesYes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.1, A2DP, LE, ASHA
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo V50 Lite 4GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Water resistanceIP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets); MIL-STD-810H compliant*; * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditionsIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo V50 Lite 4GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
ColorsBlue/Silver, Violet, GoldBlack, Blue, Light Green, Light Pink
Multitasking and productivity—Virtual proximity sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo V50 Lite 4GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo V50 Lite 4GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Performance—AnTuTu: 694659 (v10), 885852 (v11) GeekBench: 2973 (v6) 3DMark: 911 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display—800 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker—-26.4 LUFS (Good)
Battery—Active use score 12:41h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationVivo V50 Lite 4GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Energy—Class A
Battery—51:10h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall—Class B (180 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both have 8 GB RAM.
  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.

In summary

Get the Vivo V50 Lite 4G if you want a bigger battery and faster charging, or the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G if you would rather have newer Android 16 with 6 OS upgrades promised and steadier photos and video.

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