Fighting IDR 3 million 5G cellphone, Samsung Galaxy A14 5G and Redmi 10 5G

KOMPAS.com – The Indonesian market is now seeing more and more smartphones that support 5G connectivity.

most recently, Samsung just released a middle-class cellphone, the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, priced at Rp. 3 million for the 6/126 GB memory variant. This phone is the cheapest 5G smartphone that Samsung is selling in Indonesia, for now.

With some similar specifications, their sub-Xiaomi, Redmi also have cellphones Redmi 10 5G which is sold at a launch price of IDR 3 million (6/128 GB). This phone has been on sale since August 2022.

Also read: Table of specifications and prices for the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G in Indonesia

So, with the same price tag of Rp. 3 million, better buy Galaxy A14 5G or Redmi 10 5G?

Before deciding, first consider the “head-to-head” comparison of the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Redmi 10 5G in Indonesia below, so you don’t buy the wrong one.

1. Screen

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G: has a PLS LCD screen, 6.6 inches, Full HD Plus (2,408×1,080 pixels), 90 Hz refresh rate.

Redmi 10 5G: the screen uses a 6.58-inch LCD panel, Full HD Plus resolution (2048 x 1080 pixels), 90 Hz refresh rate, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.

2. Selfie camera

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G: selfie camera 13 MP (f/2.0).

Redmi 10 5G: selfie camera 5 MP (f/2.2).

3. Rear camera:

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G: has three rear cameras consisting of a 50 MP main camera (f/1.8, AF), a 2 MP depth sensor camera (f/2.4), and a 2 MP macro camera (f/2.4).

Redmi 10 5G: only equipped with two rear cameras, namely the main camera 50 MP (f/1.8) and a 2 MP depth sensor camera (f/2.4).

4. Chipset

The compact Samsung Galaxy A14 5G and Redmi 10 5G are powered by the Dimensity 700 (7nm) chipset made by MediaTek.

5. RAM and storage

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G: comes in a single combination of RAM and media storage, namely 6/128 GB.

Also read: Xiaomi Redmi 10 5G and Redmi 10 2022 Prices Drop to IDR 400,000

If this is not enough, the storage capacity can be expanded up to 1 TB via the microSD slot. Samsung also accompanies the 6GB RAM Plus feature to expand RAM capacity with virtual RAM. So, users can enjoy RAM with a total capacity of 12 GB.

Redmi 10 5G: This phone comes in two RAM/storage variants, namely 4/128 GB and 6/128 GB. Redmi 10 5G storage can also be expanded using a microSD card up to 512 GB. There is no RAM expansion feature.

6. Battery and fast charging

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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G: 5,000 mAh with support for 15 watt fast charging.

Redmi 10 5G: 5,000 mAh with fast charging which is a little more “speeding”, which is 18 watts.

7. 5G connection

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G and Redmi 10 5G both support 5G on bands n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, and n78.

This means that these two cellphones can already connect to the 5G network from cellular operators Telkomsel (band n40) and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (band n3).

8. Other features

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G: NFC, integrated fingerprint scanner with power button (side-mounted fingerprint scanner), two nano-SIM slots, microSD slot, USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, speaker Dolby Atmos technology, as well as Bluetooth 5.2.

Redmi 10 5G: side-mounted fingerprint scanner, colokan audio 3,5 mm, dua slot SIM-nano, slot microSD, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.1, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.

9. Operating system

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G: already running the latest version of Android, Android 13 coated with the OneUI 5.0 interface.

Redmi 10 5G: Android 12 is coated with the MIUI 13 interface.

10. Dimensions and weights

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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G:The phone has dimensions of 167.7 mm (length) x 78 mm (width) x 9.1 mm (thickness), and weighs 205 grams.

Redmi 10 5G: cellphones have body dimensions that are more compact and slightly thinner and lighter. This is because the Redmi 10 5G has dimensions of 163.99 mm (length) x 76.09 mm (width) x 8.9 mm (thickness), and weighs 200 grams.

Well, from comparison of the specifications of the Galaxy A14 vs Redmi 10 5G above, which one should I buy? Everything actually comes back to your needs and preferences as a consumer.

At a price of IDR 3 million, the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G offers many specifications that are absent on the Redmi 10 5G.

Also read: Officially Launched, Galaxy A14 Becomes Samsung’s Cheapest 5G HP in Indonesia

For example, this phone has a larger screen, a higher resolution selfie camera, more rear cameras, NFC and RAM Plus features, and runs Android OS 13.

If you want to get these specifications, the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G may be the right choice.

However, if the user wants to have a smartphone for the main support of daily activities (daily driver) which is more compact in size, as well as thinner and lighter, then Redmi 10 5G can be considered.

Redmi 10 5G is also equipped with a faster charging feature (18 watts). So, in theory, this phone’s battery is fully charged faster when it’s charging.

This phone also comes with a 4/128 GB memory variant which is priced at a slightly cheaper price, which is IDR 2.8 million.

For more details, a comparison of the “regular” Oppo A17k and Oppo A17 specifications in Indonesia can be seen in full in the table below.

Comparison table for the specifications of the Galaxy A14 vs Redmi 10 5G

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