Motorola Moto Z3 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy A14 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/12/2024 5:00 AM, updated: 3/22/2024 4:24 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A14 5G X Motorola Moto Z3 (128GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 (128GB)

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14 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 (128GB)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (114GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (103GB available)
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)29% Lighter	vs	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)35% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+402 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	400 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash 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)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels11% Higher resolution screen
6.01"	vs	+6.6"10% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP125% Higher resolution main camera
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 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto Z3 (128GB)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
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Model	Moto Z3 (128GB)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Z3 (128GB + 6GB RAM)	Galaxy A14 5G (Exynos) SM-A146M Single-SIM
Country or region available	China	(Latin America), Argentina, Peru
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	8/16/2018	1/12/2023, Announced: 1/4/2023
Depth	6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)	78 x 167.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.6 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto Z3 (128GB)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.01" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z3 (128GB)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z3 (128GB)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (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 540 (670-710MHz)	ARM Mali-G68 MC4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z3 (128GB)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	128GB (103GB 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
	Moto Z3 (128GB)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto Z3 (128GB)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono	(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/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	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Moto Z3 (128GB)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 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	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z3 (128GB)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z3 (128GB)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z3 (128GB)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z3 (128GB)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	50 hours (2.1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto Z3 (128GB)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 128GB)
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: Ceramic Black • Aluminum body (6000 series) • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 back panel • Moto mods (modular)	• Colors: Black, Light Green, Dark Red, Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z3 (128GB)	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M 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