Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T (128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T vs Samsung Galaxy A14 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
13mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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!
10 Advantages 
10 Advantages | 36 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (103GB available) |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| +29 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Redmi Note 9T (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Model | Redmi Note 9T (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B/DS 128GB/8GB) |
| Other model names | Redmi Note 9T 5G M2007J22G | Galaxy A14 5G (Exynos) SM-A146B/Dual-SIM |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  India |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 1/18/2021, Announced: 1/8/2021 | 1/12/2023, Announced: 1/4/2023 |
| Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.3 x 161.9 millimeters (3.04 x 6.37 in) | 78 x 167.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.6 in) |
| Weight | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) | 201 grams (7.04 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Redmi Note 9T (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 6.53" inches | 6.6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.6% (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) | 395 PPI | 400 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | 450nits[typ] 2.5D glass | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Redmi Note 9T (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 13 |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 15 |
| User Interface | MIUI 12 / 13 | One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Redmi Note 9T (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 800U (7nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC3 (850MHz) | ARM Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 288732 (v8) Geekbench: 1775 (v5.1) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi Note 9T (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 | 128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi Note 9T (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| 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 | 3000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | 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 Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40, 41, 78) |
| 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, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
| 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 Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | 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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
| Redmi Note 9T (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (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) 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) | 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 | 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 | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Redmi Note 9T (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| 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 | f/2.3 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 29mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi Note 9T (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones |
| Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
| 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 | ||
| Redmi Note 9T (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + 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 | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Redmi Note 9T (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Redmi Note 9T (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 50 hours (2.1 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Redmi Note 9T (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| 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: Nightfall Black, Daybreak Purple | • Colors: Black, Light Green, Dark Red, Silver |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi Note 9T (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy A14 5G (SM-A146B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.07W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body) | 0.615W/kg (head) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.59W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body) | 0.561W/kg (head), 1.28W/kg (body) |