Motorola moto g max vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Key differences
- The Motorola moto g max launched ₹1,000 cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (₹27,999 vs ₹28,999).
- The Motorola moto g max has the bigger battery: 7,000mAh against 5,000mAh.
- The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G promises longer software support: 6 years of OS updates against 2.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Motorola moto g max | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 6.8/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
| Model | moto g max | Galaxy A27 5G |
| India launch date | 14 August 2026 | 30 June 2026 |
| First sale | 20 August 2026 | 3 July 2026 |
| Launch price | From ₹27,999 | From ₹28,999 |
| Variants | 6GB RAM + 128GB | 6GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB |
| Display | 6.72", LCD, 2400x1080, 120Hz, 1,050 nits peak | 6.7", Super AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Not published |
| Processor | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main + 8MP ultrawide | 50MP main + 5MP ultrawide + 2MP macro |
| Front camera | 32MP | 12MP |
| Rear video | Not published | Not published |
| Front video | 2K@30 | Not published |
| Battery | 7,000mAh | 5,000mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | Not published |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | No | Not published |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Not published |
| OS updates promised | 2 years | 6 years |
| Water/dust rating | IP64 | Not published |
| Weight | 213 g | Not published |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | Not published |
| NFC | No | Not published |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Not published |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | Not published |
| USB | USB-C (USB 2.0) | Not published |
| Fingerprint | side | Not published |
| Colours | PANTONE Stargazer, PANTONE Alaskan Blue, PANTONE Malaga | Light Green, Light Pink, Black |
Frequently asked questions
Motorola moto g max or Samsung Galaxy A27 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is ahead, 7.3/10 against 6.8/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Motorola moto g max launched ₹1,000 cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (₹27,999 vs ₹28,999). The Motorola moto g max has the bigger battery: 7,000mAh against 5,000mAh.