Samsung Galaxy S27 vs Apple iPhone 18
Both of these devices are still rumored — their specs are not official yet and may change before launch.
Which is better?
- Samsung Galaxy S27 vs Apple iPhone 18 is too close to call — 7.4 overall against 7.4.
- Samsung Galaxy S27 takes 3 of the 5 categories both phones are scored in.
- On paper, Samsung Galaxy S27 has the higher-resolution main camera — 50 MP against 48 MP.
Category scores
| Category | Samsung Galaxy S27 | Apple iPhone 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 7.0 | 7.8Better |
| Camera | 7.0Better | 5.8 |
| Display | 8.2Better | 8.1 |
| Software | 7.4 | 8.8Better |
| Call Quality | 8.3Better | 7.8 |
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Full specifications side by side
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S27 | Apple iPhone 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | 5G | 5G |
| Launch | ||
| Status | Rumored. Exp. release 2027 | Rumored. Exp. release 2027 |
| Release Date | Exp. announcement 2027 | Exp. announcement 2027 |
| Body | ||
| Sim | Nano-SIM + eSIM | — |
| Display | ||
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO, 120Hz | OLED, 120Hz |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1206 x 2622 pixels |
| Platform | ||
| Os | Android 17 | iOS 27 |
| Chipset | Exynos 2700 / Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (for Galaxy) | Apple A20 |
| Cpu | — | Hexa-core |
| Memory | ||
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | — |
| Main Camera | ||
| Triple | 50 MP (wide), OIS + 12 MP (ultrawide) + 10 MP (telephoto, 3x), OIS | — |
| Features | OIS, PDAF, LED flash | — |
| Dual | — | 48 MP, f/1.6 (wide) + 48 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) |
| Video | — | 4K@60fps |
| Selfie Camera | ||
| Single | 12 MP | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wlan | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Nfc | Yes | — |
| Usb | USB Type-C 3.2 | — |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | — |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | 25W wired | — |
| Type | — | Li-Ion, non-removable |
| Misc | ||
| Models | SM-S952, SM-S952U, SM-S952B | — |
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