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Samsung Galaxy A14

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Samsung Galaxy A14
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G back
The back of Galaxy A14 5G
BrandSamsung Galaxy
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
TypeSmartphone
SeriesSamsung Galaxy A series
First released
  • A14: March 27, 2023; 20 months ago (2023-03-27)
  • A14 5G: January 12, 2023; 23 months ago (2023-01-12)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A13
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A15
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A04
Samsung Galaxy A24
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Compatible networks
  • A14: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • A14 5G: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Form factorSlate
ColorsBlack, Light Green, Dark Red, Silver
Dimensions167.7 mm (6.60 in) H
78 mm (3.1 in) W
9.1 mm (0.36 in) D
Weight
  • A14: 201 g (7.1 oz)
  • A14 5G: 202 g (7.1 oz)
Operating system
System-on-chip
  • A14: Mediatek MT6769 Helio G80 (12 nm) (Europe & Middle East) or Exynos 850 (8 nm) (America & Asia)
  • A14 5G(SM-A146P): Mediatek MT6833 Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
  • A14 5G(SM-A146B):Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
CPU
  • A14: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • A14 5G: (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
  • A14: Mali-G52 MC2
  • A14 5G(SM-A146P) Mali-G57 MC2
  • A14 5G(SM-A146B) Mali-G68 MP2
Memory4 and 6 GB RAM
Storage64 and 128 GB
Removable storagemicroSDXC
SIMNano-SIM
BatteryLi-Po 5000 mAh
ChargingFast charging 15W
Rear camera
  • A14: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
  • 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
  • 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
  • A14 5G: 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF
  • 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
  • 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
  • All: LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera
  • 13 MP, (wide)
  • 1080p@30fps
Display
  • A14: 6.6 in (170 mm)
    1080 x 2408 px resolution, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
    PLS LCD, 60Hz refresh rate
  • A14 5G: 6.6 in (170 mm)
    1080 x 2408 px resolution, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
    PLS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate
SoundYes
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2, A2DP, LE
Data inputs
Water resistanceNo
Model(A14 5G) SM-A146B, SM-A146B/DS, SM-A146P, SM-A146P/DS, SM-A146U, SM-A146U1, SM-A146U1/DS, SM-A146W, SM-A146P/N, SM-A146P/DSN, SM-S146VL, SM-A146M, (A14 LTE) SM-A145F, SM-A145F/DSN, SM-A145M, SM-A145M/DS, SM-A145P, SM-A145R
Website
References[1][2][3]

The Samsung Galaxy A14 is an Android smartphone designed and manufactured by Samsung Electronics. The 5G model was announced on January 4, 2023,[4][5][6][7] and the 4G LTE model was announced on February 28, 2023.[8][9] The phones have a triple rear camera setup with a 50 MP main camera, a 6.6 in PLS LCD display with the 5G model running at 90 Hz, and 5000 mAh Li-Po battery. The phones ship with One UI Core 5 on top of Android 13. The device is part of Samsung's A Series lineup.

Specifications

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Hardware

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The LTE model is paired with either a Samsung Exynos 850 (8 nm) (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55), or a MediaTek MT6769 Helio G80 (12 nm) (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55), and a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU.

5G model SM-A146B comes with an Exynos 1330 (5 nm) SOC, which includes an Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) processor, and a Mali-G68 MP2 GPU. This is a big performance upgrade over last year's phone.

5G model SM-A146P comes with a MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 (7 nm) which includes an octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) processor, and a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. This is the same as last year's phone.

Storage

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Both models come in configurations of 64 GB storage / 4 GB RAM, 128/4, and 128/6. The 5G model also comes with a 128/8 configuration.

Both phones come with expandable storage, LTE and 5G international models using a dedicated microSDXC card slot, and the 5G USA's microSDXC using a sharedSIM slot.

Camera

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Both models include a triple camera rear setup, although include different cameras. They both come with the same 50 MP f/1.8 (wide-angle) main camera with phase detection autofocus (PDAF), and a 2 MP f/2.4 (macro) camera. The 4G model comes with a 5 MP f/2.2 Ultrawide.

The 5G model includes a 2 MP f/2.4 depth lens. Both cameras are capable of 1080p@30 fps video, and make use of HDR technology.

Both models use the same 13 MP f/2.0 selfie camera that is capable of 1080@30 fps video.

Battery

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Both phones come with the same 5000 mAh non-removeable Li-Po battery, that supports fast charging of 15 W (Wired USB-C).

Display

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Both models come with a 6.6 in PLS LCD FHD display (1080 x 2408).

The 5G model's screen comes with a 90 Hz refresh rate screen though it is not possible to select a default screen refresh rate. Currently the two option are: Adaptive (switches between 60hz and 90hz dynamically) and Standard (60hz only).

Features

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Both phones come with a 3.5 mm headphone jack, NFC, Bluetooth 5.1 side-mounted fingerprint scanner, GPS, accelerometer, proximity sensor, and compass.

The 5G model also comes with a Bluetooth 5.2 gyro sensor, barometer (USA only), FM Radio (Exynos 1330 only), and 5G

Neither phone comes with an IP rating.

Design

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The phone features a very similar design from last year utilizing the same screen, and very similar camera setup. Both phones feature a glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame.

Colors

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The 4G model comes in black, dark red, silver, and green.

The 5G model comes in black, light green, dark red, and silver.

Dimensions

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Both phones are 167.7 mm × 78 mm × 9.1 mm (6.60 in × 3.07 in × 0.36 in).

The 4G model is 201 g, while the 5G model is 202 g.

References

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  1. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A14". GSMArena. 28 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A14 5G". GSMArena.
  3. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Price & Specs". GadgetsNow.
  4. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A14 5G brings an FHD+ screen and 13MP selfie camera". GSMArena. 4 January 2023.
  5. ^ Abhijeet, Mishra (4 January 2023). "Galaxy A14 5G official as Samsung's first 2023 Galaxy A series phone". SAMMOBILE.
  6. ^ Adrian, Diaconescu (4 January 2023). "Samsung's super-low-cost Galaxy A14 5G is official with high-res screen and Android 13". PhoneArena.
  7. ^ Allison, Johnson (5 January 2023). "Samsung's $200 Galaxy A14 5G comes with an upgraded display". The Verge.
  8. ^ "Samsung Galaxy A14 4G goes official with 50MP camera and 5,000 mAh battery". GSMArena. 28 February 2023.
  9. ^ Sai, Krishna (28 February 2023). "Samsung Galaxy A14 4G with MediaTek Helio G80, 50MP camera launched: price, specifications". 91Mobiles.
Preceded by Samsung Galaxy A14 / A14 5G
2023
Succeeded by