Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Play

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

3/6/2024 7:15 PM, updated: 3/22/2024 4:24 AM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Play X Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Xiaomi Mi Play Compare Samsung Galaxy A14 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.84"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB)

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!

17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB)	vs	6 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Play
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2408 pixels6% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2280 pixels
+6.6"13% Larger screen	vs	5.84"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+15W50% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
64GB (47GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files
201 grams (7.04 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)34% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)17% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
400 PPI	vs	+432 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Play
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Model	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Play
Other model names	Galaxy A14 5G (Exynos) SM-A146M/Dual-SIM	小米Play, Xiaomi Play M1901F9E, M1901F9T, Xiaomi Lotus
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	1/12/2023, Announced: 1/4/2023	12/1/2018
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 167.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.6 in)	71.89 x 147.76 millimeters (2.83 x 5.82 in)
Weight	201 grams (7.04 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Play
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	5.84" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Play
System version	Android 13	Android 8.1 Oreo
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 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Play
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-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 controller	ARM Mali-G68 MC4	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Play
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Play
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Play
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Play
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Play
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
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
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Play
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
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, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Play
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Play
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	50 hours (2.1 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Play
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, Light Green, Dark Red, Silver	• Colors: Black, Dream Blue, Twilight Gold • MIUI 10 • 19:9 aspect ratio screen • Silicon case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146M/DS 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Play
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