Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M14 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/17/2023 4:22 PM, updated: 9/20/2023 10:45 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M14 X Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB)

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!

15 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (242GB available)133% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (104GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+205 grams (7.18 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
+8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)7% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	400 PPI
+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP11% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 20MP56% 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)
+27W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
6.39"	vs	+6.6"3% Larger screen
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps67% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4000 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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Model	Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB + 12GB RAM), DLT-A0, DLT-H0	Galaxy M14 5G SM-M146B/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Indonesia, Malaysia
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2019	4/17/2023, Announced: 3/8/2023
Depth	8.77 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.01 x 163.61 millimeters (2.95 x 6.44 in)	77.2 x 166.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.57 in)
Weight	205 grams (7.18 ounces)	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.39" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.5% (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	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	HDR10	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)	ARM Mali-G68 MC4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 368960 (v9) Geekbench: 1947 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (242GB available) UFS 3.0	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	1200/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) Asia version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (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+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.21.0µm54mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" 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	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	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
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	27W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	58 hours (2.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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: Shadow Black, Iceberg Grey, Gulf Blue, Streamer Purple • Liquid Cooling 3.0+ • DCI-P3 109% • Always-on display • 240Hz touch-sensing	• Colors: Navy Blue, Light Blue, Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (256GB)	Galaxy M14 (SM-M146B/DSN 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.78W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.485W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body)