Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G leads in display, performance, battery, software support and value for money. At launch in the US, the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) cost $30 less ($169.99 vs $199.99). The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is the newer phone, announced Jan 4, 2023.
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Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
- Faster wired charging 15 W vs 10 W
- Bigger screen 6.6 inches vs 6.5 inches
- Longer OS update support 2 years vs 1 years
- Newer model Jan 4, 2023 vs Dec 8, 2022
- More RAM 4 GB / 6 GB vs 3 GB
- More storage 64 GB / 128 GB vs 32 GB
Why choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2023)
- Better water resistance IP52 vs None
- Lower launch price $169.99 vs $199.99
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A14 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2023)
Overall
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3.7
Display
6.3
5.3
Performance
3.3
2.0
Camera
—
3.5
Battery
4.1
3.8
Design
5.0
5.1
Software support
5.0
3.5
Value for money
4.0
2.9
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A14 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2023)
Size
6.6 inches
6.5 inches
Type
LCD, Infinity-V Display (PLS LCD)
LCD, IPS TFT LCD
Resolution
1080 × 2408 px
720 × 1600 px
Pixel density
400 ppi
269 ppi
Refresh rate
90 Hz
90 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A14 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2023)
Process
7 nm
12 nm
Max CPU clock
2.2 GHz
2.3 GHz
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
PowerVR GE8320
RAM
4 GB / 6 GB
3 GB
Storage
64 GB / 128 GB
32 GB
Storage type
UFS 2.2
eMMC
microSD slot
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A14 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2023)
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
16 MP
Optical stabilization
—
✕ No
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
—
1080p@30
Front camera
13 MP
5 MP
Front video
—
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A14 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2023)
Capacity
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
Battery type
Li-Po
—
Wired charging
15 W
10 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
—
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A14 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2023)
Dimensions
167.7 × 78 × 9.1 mm
167.24 × 76.54 × 9.36 mm
Thickness
9.1 mm
9.36 mm
Weight
202 g
203 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Plastic
Plastic
Back
Plastic
Plastic
Water resistance
None
IP52
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Rear-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Colors
Black, Light Green, Dark Red, Silver
Navy Blue
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A14 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2023)
5G
✓ Yes
✕ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.2
5.0
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✕ No
3.5 mm jack
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✕ No
✕ No
Satellite
—
✕ No
IR blaster
—
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A14 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2023)
OS at launch
Android 13
Android 12
Interface
One UI Core 5
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OS updates
2 years
1 years
Security updates
4 years
3 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A14 5GMotorola Moto G Play (2023)
Announced
Jan 4, 2023
Dec 8, 2022
Released
Jan 12, 2023
Jan 12, 2023
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$199.99
$169.99
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