Bq Aquaris X (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X vs Samsung Galaxy M14 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/17/2023 3:57 PM, updated: 9/20/2023 10:45 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M14 X Bq Aquaris X (32GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Bq Aquaris X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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!

11 Advantages Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	vs	18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)33% Lighter	vs	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)19% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+424 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	400 PPI
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (24GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.6"27% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.1 Oreo	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh94% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
18W	vs	+25W39% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Aquaris X (32GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	BQ Aquaris X1 (32GB + 3GB RAM)	Galaxy M14 5G SM-M146B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	Spain, (Europe)	India
Brand	Bq	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2017	4/17/2023, Announced: 3/8/2023
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 146.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.77 in)	77.2 x 166.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.57 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	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	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz 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	AnTuTu: 368960 (v9) Geekbench: 1947 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (104GB 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
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)	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+, LTE	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
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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 on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	LED	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	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	58 hours (2.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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: Carbon black, Pearl Rose • 2.5D curved glass screen • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Navy Blue, Light Blue, Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Bq Aquaris X (32GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.78W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.428W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)	0.485W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body)