Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
#1632Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
Performance
78.470.8
Camera
44.345.7
Display
72.572.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
65.463.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G features a glass front and plastic back with a slightly larger and heavier build compared to the Galaxy F42 5G, which has a similar glass front but a plastic frame and back.
- Both phones have a 6.6-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, although the A14 uses a PLS LCD while the F42 has a TFT LCD.
- In terms of performance, the A14 is powered by the Exynos 1330 or MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the F42 uses the Dimensity 700 exclusively, with the A14 offering more RAM options.
- The A14's rear camera setup includes a 50 MP main sensor, whereas the F42 has a 64 MP main sensor with an additional ultrawide lens, providing more versatility.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery with 15W charging, and the A14 runs on Android 13 with One UI Core 6, while the F42 ships with Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, and One UI Core 5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
General
Release Date
2023, January 04
2021, September 29
Announced
2023, January 04
2021, September 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.6"
Type
PLS LCD, 90Hz
TFT LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) - SM-A146BMediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) - SM-A146P
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - SM-A146BOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - SM-A146P
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 MP2 - SM-A146BMali-G57 MC2 - SM-A146P
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - USA onlymicroSDXC (dedicated slot) - International
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
13 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1152p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
167.7 x 78 x 9.1 mm (6.60 x 3.07 x 0.36 in)
167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
202 g
203 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Light Green, Dark Red, Silver
Matte Aqua, Matte Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI Core 6
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
OS Version
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI Core 6
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (USA only)
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes