Samsung Galaxy A04s vs A14 5G: The Ultimate Budget Showdown

Looking for an affordable Samsung smartphone? The Galaxy A04s and A14 5G are strong contenders, offering a blend of features and value. But which one reigns supreme? This comprehensive comparison breaks down everything you need to know to make the right choice.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Galaxy A14 5G is the clear winner, offering a significantly faster processor, brighter display, and 5G connectivity. While the A04s boasts impressive battery life, the A14 5G's overall improvements make it the better investment for most users.

PHONES
Phone Names	Samsung Galaxy A04s	Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands	-	2, 5, 66, 77 Sub6/mmWave - USA
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
	-	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - India

Launch
Announced	2022, August 31	2023, January 04
Status	Available. Released 2022, September 22	Available. Released 2023, January 12

Body
Build	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Dimensions	164.7 x 76.7 x 9.1 mm (6.48 x 3.02 x 0.36 in)	167.7 x 78 x 9.1 mm (6.60 x 3.07 x 0.36 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	195 g (6.88 oz)	202 g (7.13 oz)

Display
Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)	1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
Size	6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~80.7% screen-to-body ratio)	6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~80.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	PLS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (peak)	PLS LCD, 90Hz

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - SM-A146BOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - SM-A146P
Chipset	Exynos 850 (8 nm)	Exynos 1330 (5 nm) - SM-A146BMediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) - SM-A146P
GPU	Mali-G52	Mali-G68 MP2 - SM-A146BMali-G57 MC2 - SM-A146P
OS	Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, One UI Core 7

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - USA onlymicroSDXC (dedicated slot) - International
Internal	32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
	eMMC 5.1	-

Main Camera
Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Single	-	13 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Triple	50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens	50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera
Single	5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)	13 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1.12µm
Video	720p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes

Comms
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE	5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Radio	No	FM radio (Exynos 1330 chipset only), recording
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	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (USA only)
	Virtual Proximity Sensing	-

Battery
Charging	15W wired	15W wired
Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh	Li-Po 5000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Black, Green, White, Copper	Black, Light Green, Dark Red, Silver
Models	SM-A047F, SM-A047F/DS, SM-A047F/DSN, SM-A047M	SM-A146B, SM-A146B/DS, SM-A146P, SM-A146P/DS, SM-A146U, SM-A146U1, SM-A146U1/DS, SM-A146W, SM-A146P/N, SM-A146P/DSN, SM-S146VL, SM-A146M
Price	€ 133.89	$ 77.63 / C$ 151.00 / £ 97.00 / € 159.79 / ₹ 14,990
SAR	-	1.00 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	0.52 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)	0.56 W/kg (head) 1.28 W/kg (body)

Tests
Battery life	Endurance rating 114h	Endurance rating 130h
Camera	Photo / Video	Photo / Video
Display	Contrast ratio: 1614:1	Contrast ratio: 1334:1 (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-30.3 LUFS (Below average)	-26.8 LUFS (Good)
Performance	AnTuTu: 145123(v9) GeekBench: 1100 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 307886 (v9) GeekBench: 1727 (v5.1) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Samsung Galaxy A04s

Excellent battery life
Very affordable
Decent display contrast

Slower processor
Lower display brightness
Outdated chipset

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

Faster processor (Exynos 1330 or Dimensity 700)
Brighter display
5G connectivity
More modern design

Slightly lower battery endurance (marginally)
More expensive than A04s

Display Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G takes the display crown. While both offer decent contrast ratios, the A14 5G's measured 519 nits brightness is noticeably higher than the A04s' 389 nits, resulting in better visibility outdoors. The A14 5G also generally has a slightly more modern display panel.

Camera Comparison

Both phones offer 'Photo / Video' capabilities, but the A14 5G generally has a more versatile camera system with potentially better image processing. While specific megapixel counts aren't provided, the A14 5G's newer chipset allows for improved image stabilization and low-light performance. The A04s camera is acceptable for casual snapshots.

Performance

Performance is where the A14 5G truly shines. The Exynos 1330 (or Dimensity 700 depending on region) is a substantial upgrade over the A04s' Exynos 850. Expect smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and improved gaming performance on the A14 5G. The A04s is adequate for basic tasks, but struggles with more demanding applications.

Battery Life

The A04s holds a slight edge in raw endurance rating (114h vs 130h), but this is a marginal difference. Both phones offer excellent battery life, easily lasting a full day or more with moderate usage. Charging speeds are identical at 15W wired.

Buying Guide

Who should buy the Samsung Galaxy A04s? Users prioritizing maximum battery life and a very budget-friendly price point. Who should buy the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G? Anyone wanting a faster phone with 5G capabilities, a better display, and a more modern chipset, even if it means spending a bit more.