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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
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Ki Cost-effective Score |
7.3
Ki Cost-effective Score |
7.6
Ki Cost-effective Score |
Design and Screen score | 5.5Design & Materials | 5.8Design & Materials |
Performance and Hardware score | 6.2Performance & Hardware | 6.2Performance & Hardware |
Camera score | 5.9Camera | 6.5Camera |
Connectivity score | 7.8 Connectivity | 7.9 Connectivity |
Battery score | 7.6 Battery | 7.5 Battery |
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User score |
7.8
16 reviews
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8.3
16 reviews
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Specs |
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Global · 4GB · 64GB · SM-A146B |
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Global · 4GB · 64GB · SM-A236B |
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Inches | 6.6" | 6.6" |
Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ |
Usable surface | 80% useful | 82% useful |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Dimensions |
78.0 mm
167.7 mm 9.1 mm |
76.9 mm
165.4 mm 8.4 mm |
Weight | 202 g | 197 g |
Micro |
Exynos 1330 Octa-Core |
SnapD. 695 Octa-Core |
RAM | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
AnTuTu |
412.200 v9 |
401.000 v9 |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Main Camera |
1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 2 3 |
1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 S5KJN1 2 3 4 |
Selfie Camera | SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 | SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 |
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OS | Android 13 Tiramisu | Android 13 Tiramisu |
The latest mid-range releases from Samsung, the Galaxy A14 5G and A23 5G, show a significant improvement in quality, performance and features compared to previous models. Both phones come with 5G connectivity, a large display, and plenty of power under the hood. In this article, we will have a closer look at the two, and see which one offers the best value for money.
Design & Materials
The first thing that stands out when it comes to design is that both phones are made from plastic. The A14 5G has an 80% usable surface, while the A23 5G has 82.1%. Both phones feature a 6.60-inch PLS display with a 1080x2400 resolution (FHD+) and a refresh rate of 90 Hz for the A14 5G and 120 Hz for the A23 5G. The A23 5G is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, making it more resilient to scratches.
Hardware
On the hardware side, both phones are powered by the latest technology. The A14 5G is powered by Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm), while the A23 5G is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm). Both phones come with 4GB and 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM, and 64GB or 128GB of storage. The A14 5G gets an AnTuTu score of 412200, while the A23 5G gets a 401000. Both phones have a side fingerprint reader for extra security.
Camera
In terms of camera, both phones are equipped with a quad-camera setup. The A14 5G has a Samsung S5KJN1, 50.0Mpx f/1.8 camera and a wide angle lens, a macro lens, and a portrait mode (depth). The A23 5G has a similar setup but with a slightly different camera. It has a 50.0Mpx f/1.8 camera and a 5.0Mpx f/2.2 wide angle lens, a 2.0Mpx f/2.4 macro lens, and a 2.0Mpx f/2.4 portrait mode (depth). Both phones have 8.0Mpx f/2.2 selfie cameras and can record 4K videos.
Connectivity
In terms of connectivity, both phones have Bluetooth 5.1 and dual SIM support, as well as NFC and an audio jack. The A14 5G supports Bluetooth 5.2, while the A23 5G supports Bluetooth 5.1.
Battery
Finally, both phones offer a 5000mAh battery. The A14 5G has a 15.0W fast charging, while the A23 5G has a 25.0W fast charging.
Conclusion
Overall, both phones offer an impressive set of features and specifications for a mid-range device. The A14 5G has a more powerful processor and better camera, while the A23 5G has a higher refresh rate and more robust build. Depending on your needs and budget, either phone would make a great choice.
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Global · 4GB · 64GB · SM-A146B |
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Global · 4GB · 64GB · SM-A236B |
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Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Aliases | SM-A146B | SM-A237F, SM-A237FD |
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Global · 4GB · 64GB · SM-A146B |
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Release date |
January 2023, 1 year ago |
September 2022, 1 year ago |
State | On Sale | On Sale |
Market | Global | Global |
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Size |
78.0 mm
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167.7 mm
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9.1 mm
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76.9 mm
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165.4 mm
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8.4 mm
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Weight | 202 g | 197 g |
Usable surface | 80 % | 82 % |
Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Resistance | - | - |
Colors |
Black
Silver
Red
Green
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Black
White
Blue
Copper
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Diagonal | 6.6" | 6.6" |
Type | TFT LCD (IPS) | PLS |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Resolution |
FHD+ 1080 x 2400 px |
FHD+ 1080 x 2408 px |
Density | 405 Pixels per inch | 400 Pixels per inch |
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Model | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) |
CPU | 2x Cortex-A78 2.4 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold +6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver |
Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
Manufacturing | 5 nm | 6 nm |
64 Bits | Yes | Yes |
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GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
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RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
Type | -- | LPDDR4X RAM |
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Score |
412.200
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 73% of devices
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401.000
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 72% of devices
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Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Type | UFS Storage 2.1 | -- |
SD Slot |
Yes
, Independent SD slot |
Yes
, Independent SD slot |
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Fingerprint | Yes, on the side | Yes, on the side |
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Notifications LED | -- | -- |
Cooling system | No | No |
Gaming buttons | No | No |
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No. of cameras | Triple rear camera | Quad rear camera |
1 Camera type |
Standard |
Standard |
Resolution | 50 Mpx | 50 Mpx |
Sensor | Unknown | Samsung S5KJN1 |
Type | ISOCELL | ISOCELL |
Aperture | ƒ/ 1.8 | ƒ/ 1.8 |
ISO | -- | -- |
Pixel size | -- | 0.64 µm |
Pixel Binning | -- | 1-4 (2x2) |
Sensor size | -- | 1/2.76" |
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Flash | LED | LED |
Optical Stabilisation | No | Yes |
Slow Motion Video |
Yes, 120 fps |
Yes, 120 fps |
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SELF Camera type |
Dedicated |
Dedicated |
Resolution | 13 Mpx | 8 Mpx |
Sensor | Unknown | Unknown |
Type | CMOS | -- |
Aperture | ƒ/ 2.0 | ƒ/ 2.2 |
Pixel size | -- | -- |
Pixel Binning | -- | -- |
Sensor size | -- | -- |
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DxOMark Score | -- | -- |
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5G |
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2G |
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Dual SIM | Dual Sim Dual Standby | Dual Sim Dual Standby |
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Version | Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption | Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption |
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European measurement The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue. |
0.560 W/Kg on head
1.280 W/Kg on body |
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American measurement The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue |
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Capacity |
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
Fast charge |
Yes, 15.0W |
Yes, 25.0W |
Others |
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Google Services (official) | Yes | Yes |