Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A14 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
IPS+
IPS+
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
8mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2650
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
eMMC 5.1 |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) | |
Model | Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) |
Other model names | Zenfone 3 ZE520KL 2GB/16GB 5.2" Dual-SIM 1A090BR | Galaxy A14 5G (Exynos) SM-A146M/Dual-SIM |
Country or region available | (Global, International), Brazil, China, Philippines, India | (Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico |
Brand | Asus | Samsung |
Release date | 7/12/2016 | 1/12/2023, Announced: 1/4/2023 |
Depth | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.98 x 146.87 millimeters (2.91 x 5.78 in) | 78 x 167.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.6 in) |
Weight | 144 grams (5.04 ounces) | 201 grams (7.04 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) | |
Display type | TFT Super IPS+ | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~80.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 400 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
Display features | 2.5D glass | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 13 |
Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 14 |
User Interface | ZenUI 3.0 | One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz) | ARM Mali-G68 MC4 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 | Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100 Brazil: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 Global: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) India: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40) Brazil: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28) | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Global: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 India: UMTS 850/900/2100 Brazil: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (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 |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (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 | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2650 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 50 hours (2.1 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold | • Colors: Black, Light Green, Dark Red, Silver |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Zenfone 3 (5.2 ZE520KL 16GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.73W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |