Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB) vs LG Optimus M (MS690)

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

1/19/2023 6:32 AM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:52 AM

Compare LG Optimus M X Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points LG Optimus M (MS690) Compare Samsung Galaxy A14 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB)

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!

32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB)	vs	2 Advantages LG Optimus M (MS690)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+128GB (103GB available)702 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)76% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 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
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.2 Froyo
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19607 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage 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
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+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)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	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
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+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
201 grams (7.04 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)31% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

12 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Proximity sensor

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB)	LG Optimus M (MS690)
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Model	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Optimus M (MS690)
Other model names	Galaxy A14 5G (MediaTek) SM-A146P/DSN (NFC)	MetroPCS LG Optimus M MS690, LG MS690
Country or region available	(Europe), (Middle East), Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam	USA
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	1/12/2023, Announced: 1/4/2023	11/24/2010
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 167.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.6 in)	56 x 116 millimeters (2.2 x 4.57 in)
Weight	201 grams (7.04 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB)	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.9% (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	65 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-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB)	LG Optimus M (MS690)
System version	Android 13	Android 2.2 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB)	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB)	LG Optimus M (MS690)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	512MB
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB)	LG Optimus M (MS690)
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	0.153 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 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
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 Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 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-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB)	LG Optimus M (MS690)
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	VGA (640x480)
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB)	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	Not supported
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-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB)	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB)	LG Optimus M (MS690)
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB)	LG Optimus M (MS690)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB)	LG Optimus M (MS690)
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)	7.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	337 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB)	LG Optimus M (MS690)
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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Light Green, Dark Red, Silver	• Colors: Gray • WiFi hotspot • HAC (M4/T3) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146P/DSN 128GB/4GB)	LG Optimus M (MS690)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	feature not registered