Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M21s vs Samsung Galaxy A14 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/12/2024 6:18 AM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:51 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A14 X Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M21s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)

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 M21s (SM-F415F/DS)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+191 grams (6.69 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)2% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	400 PPI
+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP35% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP
+(front) 32MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6000 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
6.4"	vs	+6.6"3% Larger screen
Android 12	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

36 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (49GB available) / 64GB (46GB available)

Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

+29 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M21s SM-F415F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM)	Galaxy A14 4G (Exynos) SM-A145M/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Latin America), Brazil, Paraguay
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/6/2020	3/27/2023, Announced: 2/28/2023
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)	78 x 167.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.6 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	420nits[peak]	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 15
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1	One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (46GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB)
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	300/50 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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 Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	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	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
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 M21s (SM-F415F/DS)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	48 hours (2 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB)
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: Black, Blue	• Colors: Black, Green, Dark Red, Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M21s (SM-F415F/DS)	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145M/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.383W/kg (head)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered