Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) vs Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Motorola Edge (2021) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.8"
IPS
IPS
1080x2460
108
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Edge (2021 256GB)
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23 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
5G Sub6 / 5G SA/NSA |
+16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) | Motorola Edge (2021 256GB) | |
Model | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) | Edge (2021 256GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A14 5G (Exynos) SM-A146M/Dual-SIM | Lenovo Edge 2021 (2nd Gen) Unlocked |
Country or region available | (Latin America), Brazil | USA |
Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
Release date | 1/12/2023, Announced: 1/4/2023 | 9/2/2021, Announced: 8/19/2021 |
Depth | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78 x 167.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.6 in) | 75.6 x 169 millimeters (2.98 x 6.65 in) |
Weight | 201 grams (7.04 ounces) | 200 grams (7 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) | Motorola Edge (2021 256GB) | |
Display type | TFT PLS | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 6.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~80.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 400 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | 144Hz |
Display features | Not supported | HDR10 2.5D glass |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) | Motorola Edge (2021 256GB) | |
System version | Android 13 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 14 | Android 12 |
User Interface | One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0 | My UX |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) | Motorola Edge (2021 256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G68 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) | Motorola Edge (2021 256GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.2 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) | Motorola Edge (2021 256GB) | |
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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) | Motorola Edge (2021 256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119ยฐ1.12ยตmAF 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.52" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.7ยตm pixel |
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 | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) | 1080p@120ps 720p@960fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) | Motorola Edge (2021 256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.3 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.7ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) | Motorola Edge (2021 256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
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, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) | Motorola Edge (2021 256GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.2 + 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/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) | Motorola Edge (2021 256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) | Motorola Edge (2021 256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 30W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 50 hours (2.1 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) | Motorola Edge (2021 256GB) | |
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, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black, Light Green, Dark Red, Silver | โข Colors: Nebula blue โข ThinkShield โข Ready For |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) | Motorola Edge (2021 256GB) | |
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 |