How to storm the market for smartphones around 200 euros without giving up quality? This is the bet that Samsung tries to resume with the newcomers to its Galaxy A range, this range designed “for everyone” and therefore for all budgets, even the tightest.
Without really diving into the entry level, Samsung still has its Galaxy A1X category to offer a straightforward summary of your experience, without selling its smartphones. The new Galaxy A14 are there to attract the attention of those who do not want to invest too much, but are looking for essential quality (battery, design, camera).
A 4G version or a more efficient 5G version of your choice
The Galaxy A14 and A14 5G now make up this mid-range entry for the Asian manufacturer. Both have the same 6.6-inch TFT LCD screen, of very good quality (FHD+ with a refresh rate of 60 Hz for the A14 and 90 Hz for the A14 5G), with a 13 Mpx selfie sensor embedded in a bubble notch. The look is slightly less slim than the Galaxy S23, the smartphone is slightly thicker, but it sits well in the hand.
Both models have a fingerprint sensor on the right side. It’s perhaps a bit too deep to unlock instinctively, but its location falls perfectly under the finger. There’s also a headphone jack on the bottom edge, a mono speaker, but Dolby Atmos-compatible.
The two devices have an identical autonomy of almost two days, but with a 15 W charger for the first, 25 W for the second.
Versatile smartphones that get to the point
At the rear, Samsung has treated the finish. The Galaxy A14 stands out from its counterpart with a ribbed back, while the Galaxy A14 5G appears embellished with microdots. These are the only visible differences as the photo blocks are similar, also taking up the idea of the Galaxy S23. If in both devices we find a 50 Mpx main sensor, the two are different: a 5 Mpx ultra-wide angle and a 2 Mpx macro sensor for the A14; a 2MP portrait sensor and a 2MP macro sensor for the A14 5G. The promise of betting on an excellent basic camera, but, logically for the price, it is not enough to promise mountains and wonders.
Performances also look different with a MediaTek Helio G80 processor for the former and the Dimensity 700 for the latter, which seems faster. This should be more than enough to run smartphones well, especially mobile games. On the lifespan side, Samsung promises that its Galaxy A14 and A14 5G will get two years of OS updates (they ship Android 13) and four years of device security updates. .
Prices and availability of the Samsung Galaxy A14
Both smartphones are already available in the same three colors (black, silver, lemon lime).
The Samsung Galaxy A14 is announced at 219 euros (64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM).
The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G goes on sale at 249 euros for the version with 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, at 299 euros with 128 GB of storage.
Note that both benefit from the possibility of carrying two SIM cards or a card and a microSD card, allowing storage to be increased up to 1 TB.
Source: BFM TV
