LG Spirit 4G (MS870) vs Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG Spirit 4G vs Samsung Galaxy M14 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/17/2023 4:22 PM, updated: 9/20/2023 10:45 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M14 X LG Spirit 4G (MS870) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB) Compare LG Spirit 4G 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/DSN 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!

4 Advantages LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	vs	26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)69% Lighter	vs	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)4% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)188% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)25 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+400 PPI63% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+6.6"47% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP10 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
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 13MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	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) 100 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2150 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh179% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Spirit 4G (MS870)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	MetroPCS LG Spirit MS870, LG Spirit LTE MS870, LG MS870	Galaxy M14 5G SM-M146B/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	USA	Indonesia, Malaysia
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	12/21/2012	4/17/2023, Announced: 3/8/2023
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 129 millimeters (2.6 x 5.08 in)	77.2 x 166.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.57 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.5" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Lite MSM8960	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-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 225	ARM Mali-G68 MC4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 368960 (v9) Geekbench: 1947 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 1700/1900/2100 (Bands 2,4)	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	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	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	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-53QH	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2150 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	58 hours (2.4 days)
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on gray • QuickMemo • Java framework	• Colors: Navy Blue, Light Blue, Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Spirit 4G (MS870)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)	0.78W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.485W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body)