Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A14
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
45.045.4
Display
67.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
59.959.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A14 features a 6.6-inch PLS LCD display with a higher pixel density of 400 ppi compared to the Xiaomi Mi Max 2's 6.44-inch IPS LCD at 342 ppi, offering sharper visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy A14 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G80, while the Mi Max 2 uses the Snapdragon 625, with the former providing better processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the Galaxy A14 includes a 50 MP main sensor, significantly outperforming the Mi Max 2's 12 MP rear camera, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- The Galaxy A14 has a 5000 mAh battery, slightly smaller than the Mi Max 2's 5300 mAh, but both support wired charging without wireless options.
- Build quality differs as the Galaxy A14 utilizes a glass front with a plastic back and frame, while the Mi Max 2 features Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum body, contributing to a more premium feel.
- Lastly, the Galaxy A14 runs on Android 13 with One UI 6, offering a more up-to-date software experience compared to the Mi Max 2's Android 7.1.1 with MIUI 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A14
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
General
Release Date
2023, February 28
2017
Announced
2023, February 28
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.44"
Type
PLS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769 Helio G80 (12 nm) - Version AExynos 850 (8 nm) - Version B
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version AOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version B
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
Front Camera
13 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
167.7 x 78 x 9.1 mm (6.60 x 3.07 x 0.36 in)
174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6 mm (6.85 x 3.49 x 0.30 in)
Weight
201 g
211 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Dark Red, Silver, Green
Gold, Matte Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
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, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.1 or 5.3, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), MIUI 11
OS Version
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

