Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy A14 offers an outstanding budget-friendly option for just $199. With a vibrant and sizable display, extended battery life, a reliable camera, and solid performance, it's hard to go wrong. Samsung's excellent software update policy and the advanced One UI based on Android 13 further enhance the user experience.

-- As reviewed by NextPit

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

3
Average:

1
Bad:

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8.4

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Based on 705 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on April 8, 2024

Reviewers Liked

It's $200!
Solid performance for the price
Sleek S23-inspired design
Nice looking, 90Hz display
Android 13, feature-rich One UI on top
Excellent software update policy
Stable Wi-Fi 5 and 5G
Headphone jack
Dual SIM and microSD

Reviewers Didn't Like

The back feels cheap and makes the phone feel hollow
Sluggish charging, even for the class
LCD display too dim for outdoor use
Not protected against dust or water
Weak additional lenses on triple camera
Mono speaker isn't great

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Expert reviews and ratings

Whilst the Galaxy A14 makes compromises to keep the costs down, it’s a big step up from the previous generation and will almost certainly be a budget contender for many buyers.

By TechAdvisor on June 15, 2023

The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is an affordable smartphone with a beautiful display, plenty of power, and a compact design.

By XDA Developers on May 17, 2023

By NextPit on May 12, 2023

The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G packs a lot to like for a sub-$200 phone, including a large screen, efficient performance, solid connectivity options, and a superior software upgrade path.

By PCMag on April 19, 2023

The A14 has its set of strong suits too, starting with battery life. It may lack a wideangle camera, but the cameras it does have do a great job for class - the rear camera is solid, and selfies are nice too. It's also running the latest Android with a more feature-packed One UI on top than the 'Core' branding has meant in the past.

By GSM Arena on February 24, 2023

It's near-impossible to not marvel at the value of the Galaxy A14. It does almost everything so well for so little, and that's precisely what we should be asking more of from our gadgets.

By Wired on January 27, 2023

If you're looking for an impressive budget device, you've found it in the Samsung Galaxy A14. It's one of the most affordable smartphones on the market and provides passable specs, advanced features, and impressive functionality unheard of in such an affordable device. Be sure to note the reasons it's so cheap, though, like its poor speaker setup and weakness to water.

By AndroidPolice on March 03, 2023

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

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Price: $179

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