Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) vs Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M5 vs Samsung Galaxy A14 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
21.2
MP
MP
13mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB)
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20 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
(front) 13MP |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Model | Xperia M5 (E5603) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia M5 4G LTE E5603, Sony Holly SS | Galaxy A14 4G (MediaTek) SM-A145R/DSN (NFC) |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Europe) |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 9/1/2015 | 3/27/2023, Announced: 2/28/2023 |
Depth | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72 x 145 millimeters (2.83 x 5.71 in) | 78 x 167.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.6 in) |
Weight | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) | 201 grams (7.04 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 5" inches | 6.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~66% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~80.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 400 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
System version | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop | Android 13 |
Firmware update | Android 5.1 Lollipop | Android 14 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6795 Helio X10 (28nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (9GB available) | 64GB (46GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 21.2 megapixels | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 5312x3984 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (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 | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
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 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 12 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 656 hours (27.3 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 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, White, Gold • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Sony Clear Audio+ • Exmor RS sensor camera • Miracast • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5m and 30min | • Colors: Black, Green, Dark Red, Silver |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia M5 (E5603) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.9W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body) |