Motorola Moto G62 vs Samsung Galaxy M14: The Ultimate Budget Showdown

The budget smartphone market is fiercely competitive, and the Motorola Moto G62 (India) and Samsung Galaxy M14 are two strong contenders. Both offer compelling features at an attractive price point, but which one reigns supreme? This comprehensive comparison will break down every aspect to help you decide.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy M14 edges out the Moto G62 thanks to its superior processor, larger battery, and faster charging (in India). While the Moto G62 has a slightly better display, the M14's overall performance and battery life make it the better value for most users.

PHONES
Phone Names	Motorola Moto G62 (India)	Samsung Galaxy M14

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Launch
Announced	2022, August 11	2023, March 08
Status	Available. Released 2022, August 19	Available. Released 2023, March 08

Body
Build	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Dimensions	161.8 x 74 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)	166.8 x 77.2 x 9.4 mm (6.57 x 3.04 x 0.37 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	184 g (6.49 oz)	206 g (7.27 oz)
	Water-repellent design	-

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)	1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
Size	6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~85.2% screen-to-body ratio)	6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~81.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	IPS LCD, 120Hz	PLS LCD, 90Hz

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)	Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
GPU	Adreno 619	Mali-G68 MP2
OS	Android 12	Android 13, One UI core 5.1

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Main Camera
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Single	-	13 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Triple	50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens
Video	1080p@30/60fps	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera
Single	16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm	13 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes

Comms
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE	5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC	No	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Radio	FM radio, recording	Unspecified
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery
Charging	15W wired	15W wired - international 25W wired - India
Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh	Li-Po 6000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Midnight Gray, Frosted Blue	Navy Blue, Light Blue, Silver
Models	-	SM-M146B, SM-M146B/DS, SM-M146B/DSN
Price	About 220 EUR	₹ 10,990
SAR	1.05 W/kg (head) 1.21 W/kg (body)	-
SAR EU	-	0.48 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)

Motorola Moto G62 (India)

Vibrant AMOLED Display
120Hz Refresh Rate
Clean Android Experience
Decent Camera

Slower Processor
Limited Fast Charging
Smaller Battery

Samsung Galaxy M14

Powerful Exynos 1330 Chipset
Massive 6000mAh Battery
Faster Charging (India)
Good Value

Less Premium Design
Software Bloat (Potential)
Ultrawide Camera Quality

Display Comparison

The Moto G62 boasts a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering vibrant colors and smooth scrolling. The Galaxy M14 features a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display, also with a 120Hz refresh rate, but potentially with slightly less peak brightness. Both offer good viewing experiences, but the Moto G62's AMOLED panel gives it a slight edge in color accuracy and contrast.

Camera Comparison

The Moto G62 features a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens. The Galaxy M14 sports a 50MP main camera, a 5MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens. Both phones deliver decent image quality in good lighting conditions, but the Galaxy M14 often produces slightly more saturated and vibrant photos. Low-light performance is comparable on both devices.

Performance

The Samsung Galaxy M14's Exynos 1330 (5nm) chipset provides a noticeable performance advantage over the Moto G62's Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm). The Exynos 1330's Cortex-A78 cores offer better CPU performance, resulting in smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and improved gaming performance. The Moto G62 is still capable, but the M14 is the clear winner here.

Battery Life

The Samsung Galaxy M14 packs a massive 6000mAh battery, significantly larger than the Moto G62's 5000mAh battery. This translates to significantly longer battery life, easily lasting a full day or more with moderate usage. The M14 also supports 25W fast charging in India, while the Moto G62 is limited to 15W wired charging.

Buying Guide

The Motorola Moto G62 is ideal for users prioritizing a vibrant display and a clean Android experience. The Samsung Galaxy M14 is a better choice for those who need long battery life, smoother performance for multitasking, and faster charging (in India).