Xiaomi Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 5A vs Samsung Galaxy A14 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
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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18 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightđą Model features | ||
Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Model | Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) |
Other model names | 红繳5A, Xiaomi Redmi 5A 2GB RAM (China), Xiaomi MCE3B | Galaxy A14 4G (MediaTek) SM-A145R/DSN (NFC) |
Country or region available | China | (Europe) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 10/1/2017 | 3/27/2023, Announced: 2/28/2023 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 70.1 x 140.4 millimeters (2.76 x 5.53 in) | 78 x 167.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.6 in) |
Weight | 137 grams (4.8 ounces) | 201 grams (7.04 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
đ˛ Display | ||
Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 5" inches | 6.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~80.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 400 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
đ¤ Operating System | ||
Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
System version | Android 7.1.2 Nougat | Android 13 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 14 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0 |
âď¸ Processor | ||
Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
đ˝ Memory and storage | ||
Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (9GB available) | 64GB (46GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
đś Mobile networks | ||
Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 | 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 | 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 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) | 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | 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 | 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 | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
đˇ Camera | ||
Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 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 | 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 | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
đ¸ Front camera | ||
Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | 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 | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
đ Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | 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 | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
đ Connectivity | ||
Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | 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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
đ§ Sensors | ||
Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
đ Battery | ||
Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
â Other features | ||
Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | Galaxy A14 (SM-A145R/DSN 64GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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: Gold, Rose Gold, Dark Gray, Blue ⢠Aluminum body ⢠MIUI 8.5 | ⢠Colors: Black, Green, Dark Red, Silver |
â˘ď¸ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi 5A (MCE3B 16GB) | 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) |