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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (4GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.6 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (4GB + 128GB)
6.1/10

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

5.8

Technical score

10%

8.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 75% of smartphones
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 64%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

5.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.6

Camera

15%

5.2

Display

15%

5.4

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 80%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 86%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

25%

5.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.6

Camera

15%

5.2

Display

15%

5.4

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

5.8
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

9.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
9.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 87% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (4GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 9.1 points, which is higher than 86.6% of smartphones.
9.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

6.1

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.2
Brand name
Samsung
Processor model
Samsung Exynos 1330
This smartphone uses the Samsung Exynos 1330 processor model which is slower than processors in 65.6% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.5% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 55.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 49.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 20.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 76.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.28 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.6 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.6 inches which is smaller than the screens of 62.9% of smartphones and equal to those of 4.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
399 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 399 ppi which is higher than that of 55.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
15 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 15 W which is slower than in 87.7% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.9% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
167.7 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 167.7 mm which is taller than 82.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Width
78 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 78 mm which is wider than 84.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
9.1 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9.1 mm which is thicker than 81.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Weight
202 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 202 g which is heavier than 61.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
117,234 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 117,234 cm³ which is larger than 86.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (4GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (5 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    5 nm vs 6 nm
  • 10% higher French repairability index
    This smartphone has a higher French repairability index score than the average smartphone (8.8 vs 8). The average score is 8.
    8.8 vs 8
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 9.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
    the average smartphone
    Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (4GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.73 vs 8.000).
    8.73 vs 8
  • 9.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
    the average smartphone
    Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (4GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.73 vs 8.000).
    8.73 vs 8
  • 67.7% more popular
    Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (4GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (9.12 vs 5.4).
    9.12 vs 5.44
  • 85.7% cheaper
    Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (4GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£140 vs £260).
    £140 vs £260
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2x higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    51.2 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (5 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    5 nm vs 6 nm
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 16.4% faster memory speed
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (3200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    3,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 1% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (399 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    399 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 10% higher French repairability index
    This smartphone has a higher French repairability index score than the average smartphone (8.8 vs 8). The average score is 8.
    8.8 vs 8
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Samsung Exynos 1330 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Samsung Exynos 1,330 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 1.9% worse value for money
    Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (4GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.2 vs 7.3).
    7.2 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Samsung Exynos 1330 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Samsung Exynos 1,330 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 26.9% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (7,886 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    7,886 vs 10,783
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 61.7% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,194 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,194 vs 3,115
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 26.3% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (694 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    694 vs 942
  • 70.1% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (366 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    366 vs 1,226
  • 28% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,825 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,825 vs 2,533
  • 75% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (64 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    64 vs 256
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.28 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (13 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    13 MP vs 16 MP
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 374.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (519 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    519 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 21.4% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (519 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    519 nits vs 660 nits
  • 0.07 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 54.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (15 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    15 W vs 33 W
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 0.8 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.1 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.1 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 2 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (78 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    78 mm vs 76 mm
  • 4.1 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (167.7 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    167.7 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    January 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • Poor brand origin
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    South Korea vs China
  • 3% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (202 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    202 g vs 196.2 g
  • 19.9% larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (117234 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    117,234 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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nextpit.com
29/06/2023
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Samsung Galaxy A14 review: Approved! - nextpit
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14/08/2023
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25/01/2025
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xda-developers.com
17/05/2023
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29/06/2023
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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Review: the Top Budget Samsung Phone - Business Insider
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techadvisor.com
15/11/2023
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wired.com
27/01/2023
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pcmag.com
19/04/2023
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nextpit.de
25/04/2023
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Samsung Galaxy A14 Review: Tested and Approved!
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22/12/2025
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smartzone.de
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What we like about Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (4GB + 128GB)

  • Affordable price and great value for a 5G phone.
  • Large 6.6-inch Full HD+ display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, considered a key highlight for the price point.
  • Long-lasting 5,000mAh battery that often lasts one to two days with moderate use.
  • Solid main 50MP camera that captures good, detailed photos in bright lighting conditions.
  • Commendable software support policy for a budget phone, with a promise of two major OS updates and four years of security patches.
  • Inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack and expandable storage via a microSD card slot (up to 1TB).
  • Respectable overall performance for basic, everyday tasks like web browsing, streaming, and social media.
  • NFC support for contactless payments, which is a rare and welcome feature in this price range.
  • Durable build that includes good scratch resistance and the ability to withstand drops in testing.
  • A side-mounted fingerprint sensor that is fast and reliable.

What we don't like about Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (4GB + 128GB)

  • Performance can be sluggish with occasional stuttering when navigating the UI, opening apps, or multitasking.
  • Slow 15W wired charging speed, with a full charge taking over two hours, and no wireless charger included in the box.
  • Camera performance suffers in low-light conditions, producing soft or noisy images.
  • Lack of an ultrawide camera lens, and the included 2MP macro and depth sensors are not very useful or impressive.
  • Single, mono speaker that lacks bass and depth, and is easy to cover with a hand during landscape use.
  • Display has low maximum brightness, making it difficult to see outdoors in direct sunlight.
  • Plastic build feels somewhat cheap, and the phone lacks an official IP rating for water and dust resistance.
  • Pre-installed bloatware/unwanted apps that cannot be easily uninstalled.

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (4GB + 128GB) is a budget-friendly 5G smartphone with solid core features, including a 6.6-inch Full HD+ PLS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a large 5,000mAh battery that offers up to two days of use. It is powered by an octa-core processor (either the MediaTek Dimensity 700 or Exynos 1330, depending on the region) and features a versatile 50MP main rear camera system, a 13MP front camera, and expandable storage via microSD up to 1TB. Key pros include Samsung's excellent software update policy (two OS and four years of security updates), the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack, and NFC for contactless payments. Cons include the display being difficult to read in direct sunlight, performance that can be sluggish when multitasking or gaming, slow 15W wired charging (with no charger in the box), a single, low-quality mono speaker, and a lack of an IP water-resistance rating or an ultrawide camera lens.

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