Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5Z vs Samsung Galaxy M14 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x2246
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/4GB)
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!
13 Advantages 
14 Advantages | 22 Common items in both devices |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| f/1.8 (aperture) |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| +15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB) | Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Model | Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB) | Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/4GB) |
| Other model names | Asus Zenfone 5z 6GB RAM (ZS621KL), ASUS_Z01RD | Galaxy M14 5G SM-M146B/Dual-SIM |
| Country or region available |  India |  Bangladesh, India |
| Brand | Asus | Samsung |
| Release date | 6/1/2018 | 4/17/2023, Announced: 3/8/2023 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in) | 77.2 x 166.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.57 in) |
| Weight | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) | 206 grams (7.21 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB) | Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 6.2" inches | 6.6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9) | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 400 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | 550nits[typ] | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB) | Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 13 |
| Firmware update | Android 10 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB) | Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-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 630 710Mhz | ARM Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 368960 (v9) Geekbench: 1947 (v6) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB) | Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB) | Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| 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) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 800/100 Mbps | 2000/1024 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 | UMTS 800/850/900 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB) | Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.012mm1/4"1.12µmFF | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 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/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: 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 | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB) | Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| 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 | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB) | Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB) | Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 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, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB) | Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB) | Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 25 hours (1 days) | 58 hours (2.4 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB) | Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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: Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver • 2.5D curved glass screen • 95% DCI-P3 coverage • Supports glove touch • ASUS ZenUI 5.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS sound (only headphones) | • Colors: Navy Blue, Light Blue, Silver |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS621KL 64GB) | Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.04W/kg (head), 0.37W/kg (body) | 0.78W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.2W/kg (head), 1.477W/kg (body) | 0.485W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body) |