Overall Review Summary
Expert Rating: 7.5/10
Galaxy A14 5G
Pros
- Solid design
- Super AMOLED display
- Expandable storage
Cons
- The daylight camera could have been better
- No charger in the box
Expert point of view
Samsung has launched its most affordable 5G phone in the Galaxy A-series — the Galaxy A14. Targeted towards the budget segment, the phone is meant to give decent features at an affordable price. Equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, 90Hz display, 50MP main camera, and an Exynos chipset, this gadget comes as a fairly balanced package. I have used the Galaxy A14 5G extensively for over a week before reviewing to see how it stands up under real-world conditions. Go through this review to decide if the phone sells on performance and value.
Design and Display
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G features a 50-megapixel main camera, which provides great in-camera details in ample light, perfect for everyday photography. The colors come off as true to life, but the dynamic range seems to fall halfway when dealing with high-contrast scenes. The 2MP sensors are not of much value, serving depth and macro purposes only on occasion. Night photography is average-noise creeps in and details tend to soften in some parts-but daylight shots are gorgeous. The 13MP front-facing camera is capable of decent performance when it comes to capturing selfies and video calls in good lighting. Overall, it is a camera package worthy of its pocket-friendly price tag.
Performance and Software
The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G has solid performance at quite a forgiving price. The phone houses an Exynos 1330 or MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, depending on the variant, and ensures smooth handling of everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, and social media. Gaming performance is good for casual titles, but high-end games might lag occasionally. The 90Hz refresh rate adds a great deal to the fluidity in scrolling and app transitions, really snapping things up. Multitasking is bearable with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM, while One UI Core 5 lends a helping hand to the usability. So, a good performer in the entry-level 5G segment.
The Galaxy A14 5G is a good software experience for an affordable price. Running Android 13 with One UI 5.1 from Samsung, the interface is easy to use but comes with some customization options as well. Samsung China offers two major OS updates and four years of security patches, so software support lasts fairly long. The device fares well with everyday usage, but in multitasking or interface navigating, users might spot a few stutters now and then. Preinstalled apps are there, but one may uninstall them to save some space. In total, the Galaxy A14 5G provides a better software experience with a nice balance between performance and long-term support.
Gaming Performance
It is not a gaming powerhouse by any means, but the A14 5G manages many of our most popular mobile games with slowdown kept to reasonable levels. Powering it is the Dimensity 700 processor and either 4GB or 6GB of RAM for enough punch to handle casual gaming. Nevertheless, are you a Hardcore Gamer who wants everything on maximum frame rates and higher graphics levels? Then maybe, not this.
Battery and Charging
The Galaxy A14 5G houses a large 5000 mAh battery, which is good to see coming from such an affordable handset. The battery packed in is expected to easily bring you through the entire day, giving users plenty of time to spend at work without worrying about running out of power.
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G over a huge 5000mAh battery, so its endurance will surely last through a day in moderate to heavy use. Keep the phone on media streaming, browsing, or gaming; it can easily stretch the life of the phone through the entire next day. A USB Type-C port handles charging, while fast charging is supported at 15W-good, but not top-notch for its segment. Charging to full takes about 2 to 2.5 hours, and so it is more of an overnight charge. Battery life-wise, it is great, but fast charging would have been nice to top it all off. The A14 5G, on the whole, powers through fine for the mass usage.
Expert Rating: 7.5/10
Reason to buy
- Solid Build & Premium Feel
- Affordable 5G Connectivity
- Smooth Performance with Exynos 1330 / MediaTek Dimensity 700
- Large 6.6-inch Full HD+ Display
- Long-Lasting 5000mAh Battery
- Up to 128GB Storage + microSD Support
- 50MP Triple Camera Setup
- Android 13 with One UI Core 5
- Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner
Conclusion
The budget smartphone market is already full of options, and an eager competitor just entered with the Samsung Galaxy A14 5 G. Getting to the point, if fast charging and a good viewing experience are on top of your list, then this phone is not for you. Redmi Note 13 5G, Moto G62 5G, or Realme 10 Pro 5G are your competitors in the same price range. The Galaxy A14 5G loses out to these competitors in speedier charging, better display quality with thin bezels, and the inclusion of the charger inside the box major no-no with A14 5 G.
So, who does the Galaxy A14 5G want to target? Operating performance, acceptable picture quality, and battery life are at the top of the list for anyone on a budget of Rs 20,000. And since Samsung assures extended software updates, it's future-proof. Samsung Galaxy A14 5G retails for Rs 16,499 for the fundamental 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variation, while the 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB variations trade hands for Rs 18,999 and Rs 20,999, respectively, at the time of this review.
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This content was last updated on 14/06/2025.
