Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M14 vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/17/2023 4:31 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:37 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 X Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy M14 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
PLS

720x1480

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

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

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2408 pixels144% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1480 pixels
+400 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	311 PPI
+6.6"25% Larger screen	vs	5.3"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+(front) 13MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
206 grams (7.21 ounces)	vs	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)20% Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)2% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Android 13	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

38 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (46GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT PLS

16 million

+31 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
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Model	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy M14 5G SM-M146B/Dual-SIM NFC	Galaxy Xcover5 SM-G525F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Middle East), United Arab Emirates	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/17/2023, Announced: 3/8/2023	3/12/2021, Announced: 3/4/2021
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 166.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.57 in)	71.6 x 147.1 millimeters (2.82 x 5.79 in)
Weight	206 grams (7.21 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.6" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	311 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
System version	Android 13	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MC4	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 368960 (v9) Geekbench: 1947 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (46GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (46GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	300/150 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	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, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (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	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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
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 M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	58 hours (2.4 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
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	• Colors: Navy Blue, Light Blue, Silver	• Colors: Black • Glove Touch
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 64GB)	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.78W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.485W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body)	0.699W/kg (head), 1.272W/kg (body)