Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) vs ZTE Groove X501

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs ZTE Groove X501 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/6/2024 7:16 PM, updated: 3/22/2024 4:24 AM

Compare ZTE Groove X501 X Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points ZTE Groove X501 Compare Samsung Galaxy A14 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(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!

29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)	vs	2 Advantages ZTE Groove X501
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+128GB (103GB available)102 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)53% Thinner	vs	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x2408 pixels16 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+400 PPI122% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+6.6"106% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP16 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 13MP41 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps967 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
201 grams (7.04 ounces)	vs	+128 grams (4.48 ounces)57% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

9 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

3.5mm jack

+2 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)	ZTE Groove X501
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Model	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)	Groove X501
Other model names	Galaxy A14 5G (Exynos) SM-A146M/Dual-SIM	ZTE X501 for Cricket, Cricket ZTE Groove X501
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	ZTE
Release date	1/12/2023, Announced: 1/4/2023	11/5/2012
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 167.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.6 in)	62.5 x 118.6 millimeters (2.46 x 4.67 in)
Weight	201 grams (7.04 ounces)	128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)	ZTE Groove X501
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)	ZTE Groove X501
System version	Android 13	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)	ZTE Groove X501
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627 Snapdragon
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MC4	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)	ZTE Groove X501
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	512MB
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1	1GB
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)	ZTE Groove X501
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 850/1700/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)	ZTE Groove X501
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)	ZTE Groove X501
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)	ZTE Groove X501
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)	ZTE Groove X501
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)	ZTE Groove X501
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)	ZTE Groove X501
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	50 hours (2.1 days)	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)	ZTE Groove X501
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Light Green, Dark Red, Silver	• Colors: Black • 2GB or 4GB microSD included • ZTE Z-Touch 4.0 UI • Touch focus • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 128GB)	ZTE Groove X501
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.73W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered