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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A21 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A21 X Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) 15Points
6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U) Compare Samsung Galaxy A14 5G X
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

16
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)

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!

Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) vs Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)11%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (103GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (20GB available)
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2408 pixels126%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+400 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+6.6"2%
Larger screen
vs6.5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP93%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 16MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
201 grams (7.04 ounces)vs+193 grams (6.76 ounces)4%
Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12%
Thinner

35 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT PLS
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+28 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
ModelGalaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
Other model namesGalaxy A14 5G (Exynos) SM-A146M/Dual-SIMGalaxy A21 SM-A215U (Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon)
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilChileColombiaMexico
(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date1/12/2023, Announced: 1/4/20236/26/2020
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)78 x 167.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.6 in)76.7 x 167.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.61 in)
Weight201 grams (7.04 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT PLS
Screen size6.6" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2408 pixels (20:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)400 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
System versionAndroid 13Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 15feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI Core 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G68 MC4PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(quad camera)
16 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4.0"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30fps
720p@120fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy50 hours (2.1 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Light Green, Dark Red, Silverโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข One UI 2.0

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)Galaxy A21 (SM-A215U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.73W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)0.6W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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