Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB) vs Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A14 vs Motorola Moto G3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/12/2024 5:34 AM, updated: 3/12/2024 8:07 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G3 X Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A14 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)71% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (103GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)27% Thinner	vs	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+1080x2408 pixels182% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+400 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+6.6"32% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh102% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2470 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
201 grams (7.04 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)30% Lighter
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB)	Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB)	Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A14 4G (Exynos) SM-A145M/Dual-SIM	Motorola Moto G 2015 XT1540, Motorola Osprey
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay	USA
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	3/27/2023, Announced: 2/28/2023	7/28/2015
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 167.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.6 in)	72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight	201 grams (7.04 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB)	Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB)	Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB)	Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB)	Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB)	Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB)	Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB)	Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB)	Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB)	Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB)	Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB)	Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2470 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB)	Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Green, Dark Red, Silver	• Colors: Black, White • Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation • Motorola Assist • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 128GB)	Moto G3 (XT1540 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered