Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB) vs Sony Xperia C (C2305)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M14 vs Sony Xperia C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/17/2023 3:23 PM, updated: 9/20/2023 10:45 AM

Compare Sony Xperia C X Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Sony Xperia C (C2305) Compare Samsung Galaxy M14 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/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!

27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2305)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)185% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (104GB available)51 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2408 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+400 PPI82% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+6.6"32% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+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	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)44% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP41 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps47 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+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
+6000 mAh151% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2390 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+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/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + 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
206 grams (7.21 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)35% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)6% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Xperia C (C2305)
Other model names	Galaxy M14 5G SM-M146B/Dual-SIM NFC	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2305, Sony Pelican
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, (Europe), India, Thailand
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	4/17/2023, Announced: 3/8/2023	7/1/2013
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 166.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.57 in)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)
Weight	206 grams (7.21 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 M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
System version	Android 13	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MC4	PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 368960 (v9) Geekbench: 1947 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	42/11 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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (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 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 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, 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	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3264x2448 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/2.6 (aperture)
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	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
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 M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
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 M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	2390 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	58 hours (2.4 days)	12.4 hours
Standby	feature not registered	605 hours (25.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
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: Navy Blue, Light Blue, Silver	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony ClearAudio+ • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/4GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.78W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)	0.54W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.485W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body)	0.52W/kg (head)