The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is a great device for the price. For just $298 at our Samsung shop in Singapore, you can get a 6GB + 128GB variant, making it one of the most competitive 5G devices in the mid-range segment. It may not have all the bells and whistles of its more expensive counterparts, but it certainly packs enough punch to satisfy most users.
The completely feature-packed Galaxy A14 5G packs some truly impressive specifications into a simple-to-use phone, and it gets the job done without too many distractions. However, there are a few flaws as well. So how does the Galaxy A14 5G hold up, and more importantly, is it worth your hard-earned money? Let's take a look at the overall review.
The A14 5G is built like a tank and feels solid in the hand. Its textured rear panel ensures that it does not attract any smudges or fingerprints. All in all, as far as aesthetics are concerned, the device looks simplistic and elegant. The three colors you get to choose from — white, silver and black — ensure that you can instantly match your device to any outfit.
The first thing that grabs your attention when you look at the display is the device's big bezels. The bottom chin, in particular, is quite noticeable. Even though it has a 6.6-inch display, the bezel makes it look a bit smaller. The front-facing camera is also found behind a teardrop notch.
The Samsung Galaxy A14 is decked out with a 6.6-inch FHD+ PLS LCD display boasting 1080 pixels by 2,048 pixels of resolution and a 20:9 WQXGA aspect ratio. Boasting a 90Hz refresh rate, the display provides you with a silky smooth experience.
The display's HDR10 certification ensures that it will deliver vibrant, sharp and very clear images. The display's high brightness and high contrast will allow users to see the screen clearly even under direct sunlight.
To sum up, this Samsung phone's display is an impressive LCD that offers great visuals. It has an extra crispness and vibrancy to it which is not common in LCD displays. This makes it a great pick for those who are looking for a display that is more refined and saturated. You will only be able to tell the difference between the two display quality if you are a seasoned user of the S or Note series with Super AMOLED display.
The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G features a trio of cameras at the rear. Its primary camera is a 50MP sensor, coupled with an f1.8 lens for capturing wide images. The other two lens have a 2MP sensors that can each be used for macro or depth imaging.
The main camera of this device is equipped with PDAF or Phase Detection Auto Focus, which produces vibrant and sharp images in daylight. Even in dim lighting conditions, photos taken with this camera still retain plenty of detail. It could use a bit less processing though, and Samsung should release an update that optimize the camera performance soon.
This 13MP selfie camera is nothing short of impressive. Its fixed-focus lens captures plenty of detail with accurate colours. The only downside is that it tends to slightly over-expose the subject when taking against the sunlight, which is a common issue for many other budget smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy A14 is a reliable device, boasting an octacore Exynos 1330 CPU and Mali-G68 MC4 GPU. Its performance has been optimised, making it an ideal choice for day-to-day activities.
The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is powered by the incredible OneUI 5, a version of Android 13 that provides users with the best features and abilities that the UI can offer. With this device, you can expect to enjoy an unparalleled experience similar to the more premium model such as S22 Ultra or Fold 4.
The Galaxy A14 5G boasts a remarkable 5000mAh battery, and won't let you down in the power department. Because we're using a LCD panel, and the processing unit is not power-hungry, we get very long-lasting battery life.
You can expect to get up to 10 hours of use time on 70% brightness, and more than 14 hours of usage on a single charge. This includes activities like streaming videos, surfing the web, playing games, checking emails, and virtual meetings.
Network | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
---|---|---|
3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - SM-A136U | |
5G bands | Sub6/mmWave | |
Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | |
GPRS | Yes | |
EDGE | Yes | |
Launch | Announced | 2023, January 04 |
Status | Available. Released 2023, January 12 | |
Body | Dimensions | 167.7 x 78 x 9.1 mm |
Weight | 202 g | |
SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
Built | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
Display | Type | PLS LCD, 90Hz |
Size | 6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~80.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) | |
Platform | OS | Android 13, One UI Core 5 |
Chipset | Mediatek MT6833 Dimensity 700 (7 nm) - SM-A146P | |
CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - SM-A146P | |
GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 - SM-A146P | |
Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | |
Main Camera | Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
Video | 1080p@30fps | |
Selfie camera | Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
Features | LED flash | |
Video | 1080p@30fps | |
Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
Loudspeaker | Yes | |
3.5mm jack | Yes | |
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic | ||
Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | |
GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | |
NFC | Yes | |
Radio | Unspecified | |
USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | |
Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (USA only) |
Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
Browser | HTML5 | |
Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | |
Charging | 15W wired | |
Misc | Colors | Black, Dark Red, Silver |
Price | About $248-$298 |
Model | SM-A146P-DSM |
---|---|
FreeGift | No |
Warranty | 1 year local mfg warranty |
Options | No |
Housing | No |
LCD Replacement | No |
Battery Replacement | No |
Network | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
---|---|---|
3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - SM-A136U | |
5G bands | Sub6/mmWave | |
Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | |
GPRS | Yes | |
EDGE | Yes | |
Launch | Announced | 2023, January 04 |
Status | Available. Released 2023, January 12 | |
Body | Dimensions | 167.7 x 78 x 9.1 mm |
Weight | 202 g | |
SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
Built | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
Display | Type | PLS LCD, 90Hz |
Size | 6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~80.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) | |
Platform | OS | Android 13, One UI Core 5 |
Chipset | Mediatek MT6833 Dimensity 700 (7 nm) - SM-A146P | |
CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - SM-A146P | |
GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 - SM-A146P | |
Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | |
Main Camera | Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
Video | 1080p@30fps | |
Selfie camera | Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
Features | LED flash | |
Video | 1080p@30fps | |
Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
Loudspeaker | Yes | |
3.5mm jack | Yes | |
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic | ||
Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | |
GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | |
NFC | Yes | |
Radio | Unspecified | |
USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | |
Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (USA only) |
Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
Browser | HTML5 | |
Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | |
Charging | 15W wired | |
Misc | Colors | Black, Dark Red, Silver |
Price | About $248-$298 |