On this comparability, we delve into the Samsung Galaxy A54 and the Galaxy A14, the costliest and the most affordable of the representatives of the newest Galaxy A sequence.
From show high quality to efficiency and digital camera capabilities, we dissect the options and nuances of every cellphone that will help you decide which one deserves a spot in your pocket.
Variations between the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A14
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Starting with the design, each the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A14 share a noticeable similarity, showcasing three distinct digital camera rings and adopting a comfortable pastel colour palette. Moreover, each telephones are constructed with a plastic body however solely the A54 comes with an IP67 score, indicating its resilience towards mud and water. The A14 additionally opts for plastic for its again cowl, whereas the A54 takes a step up with using the higher-grade Gorilla Glass 5.
The display sizes of those two telephones are fairly related, though the A14 is barely bigger. It boasts a 6.6in LCD show, whereas the A54 contains a barely smaller 6.4in Tremendous AMOLED show. On paper, they might appear fairly alike, however in actuality, you’ll discover important variations in display high quality and viewing angles.
The A54 stands out with its brighter show and total higher visible expertise. Moreover, you’ll observe a barely bigger bezel on the prime and backside of the A14 in comparison with the A54. Nevertheless, it’s price noting that the A14’s show does carry out higher than anticipated for an inexpensive cellphone whereas watching Netflix or YouTube movies.
There are additionally variations within the fingerprint scanners. The A14 contains a slower one situated on the ability button, whereas the A54 excels with its quicker, in-screen scanner.
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Concerning software program, each telephones run on Android 13 with Samsung’s One UI 5 on prime. Moreover, the A54 offers 4 years of main software program updates, whereas the A14 affords solely two years.
By way of efficiency, the A54 considerably outperforms the A14. The A54 scored 2852 in our Geekbench 5 Multi-core take a look at, which is roughly double the efficiency of the A14, which scored 1321. Whilst you might not understand it as twice the efficiency in on a regular basis life, the A14 might really feel a bit sluggish or slower in loading issues in comparison with the A54.
If you happen to prioritize efficiency, the A54 is the clear alternative. It masses video games quicker, affords higher graphics, and better body charges. Whereas the A14 can deal with standard video games, it could possibly’t present as clean a gaming expertise because the A54.
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By way of battery life, each telephones carry out admirably, simply lasting a full day with 4-5 hours of display time. However, the A54 affords longer battery life and quicker charging. Utilizing our personal charging brick (as Samsung doesn’t provide one), the A54 charged to 16% in15 minutes and reached 31% in half-hour. In distinction, the A14 solely managed to succeed in 21% in half an hour.
The A14 does include a headphone jack, a characteristic not discovered on the A54. Nevertheless, most individuals are actually utilizing true wi-fi earbuds, so this will not be a big issue. Moreover, the stereo audio system are fairly a bit louder on the A54 because the A14 solely has one bottom-firing speaker.
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Turning consideration to the digital camera setup, each of those telephones characteristic a triple digital camera association on the rear, with a shared 50Mp major lens. Nevertheless, the A54 distinguishes itself with a 12Mp ultra-wide lens and a 5Mp macro lens, whereas the A14 lags behind with solely 2Mp macro and depth lenses.
Shifting to the front-facing cameras, you’ll observe one other substantial distinction. The A14 incorporates a 13Mp teardrop-style digital camera, whereas the A54 opts for a 32Mp hole-punch-style digital camera. Because of this, you possibly can count on barely superior picture high quality from the A54, and it even helps taking pictures in as much as 4K at 30fps, whereas the A14 is proscribed to 1080p.
Worth & availability
You should buy the Galaxy A54 straight from Samsung for $449/£449 which will get you 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. If you happen to stay within the UK, you too can go for an 8GB/256GB variant that prices £499. Each supply the choice so as to add a microSD card as much as 1TB. Sadly, US consumers get the bottom mannequin solely.
It’s additionally accessible from a spread of locations together with Amazon, John Lewis, Very, and Currys. Discover out extra on the place to purchase the Galaxy A54 in our separate information.
Additionally take a look at extra rivals in our greatest mid-range cellphone chart.
The Samsung Galaxy A14 is out there for $150/£179. Within the US, the 4G model can solely be bought as an unlocked machine by way of Amazon. Within the UK, it’s accessible from Samsung, Amazon, and Currys.
If you happen to’re within the 5G model, it’s at the moment priced at $199.99/£219.99. Within the US, this mannequin is extra broadly accessible, with choices to buy it from Samsung, Amazon, Walmart, and Greatest Purchase. It may be bought from Samsung, Amazon, and Currys within the UK.
Take a look at our chart of the perfect price range telephones for extra selections.
When deciding between the 4G and 5G fashions, there are a number of key distinctions. Firstly, the 5G model replaces the wide-angle lens with a 2Mp depth sensor. Moreover, the 5G model within the UK is powered by the marginally extra strong MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, providing barely higher efficiency. Moreover, the 90Hz refresh charge on the 5G mannequin contributes to a smoother visible expertise.
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Verdict
There are some issues a little bit nearer than you would possibly assume between these two inexpensive telephones however there is no such thing as a doubt on which one is the winner right here. The A54 is certainly going to be the higher cellphone in each side however the A14 is perhaps simply ok for some folks and is rather a lot cheaper.
Whereas the efficiency, show, battery life and picture and video capabilities are higher on the A54, the cheaper mannequin affords a very good worth at its worth and isn’t an enormous downside in comparison with its pricer brother.
It nonetheless affords the Samsung cellphone expertise with out the hefty price ticket if you happen to’re pleased with the compromises.
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Specs
Samsung Galaxy A54:
- Android 13 with One UI 5.1
- 6.4in AMOLED, 2340 x 1080, 120Hz, 19.5:9 ratio
- Exynos 1380 chipset
- 6/8GB RAM
- 128/256GB of storage (expandable by way of microSD)
- Cameras:
- 50Mp f/1.8 OIS essential digital camera
- 12Mp f/2.2 ultrawide
- 5Mp f/2.4 macro
- 32Mp f/2.2 selfie digital camera
- Twin-SIM/microSD
- Stereo audio system
- NFC
- GPS
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Wi-Fi 6
- Below-display fingerprint sensor
- 5000mAh battery
- 25W wired charging
- USB-C charging port
- 158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2mm
- 202g
Samsung Galaxy A14:
- Android 13 with One UI 5.1
- 6.6in LCD, 1920 x 1080, 60Hz
- Mediatek MT6769 Helio G80 chipset
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB of storage (expandable by way of microSDXC)
- Cameras:
- 50Mp f/1.8 essential digital camera
- 5Mp f/2.2 ultrawide
- 2Mp f/2.4 macro
- 13Mp f/2.0 selfie digital camera
- Twin-SIM (separate microSDXC slot)
- One downward firing speaker
- NFC
- GPS
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Wi-Fi 5
- Facet-mounted fingerprint sensor
- 5000mAh battery
- 15W wired charging
- USB-C charging port
- 167.7 x 78.0 x 9.1mm
- 201g