Malaysia, Gizmology – Although not featured as the main “participant” at the MWC 2023 event, this latest Samsung smartphone did not escape attention. Appearing on the official Samsung Malaysia website, the specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A14 are now available in the 4G variant. After previously being released in the 5G edition in Indonesia.
This South Korean manufacturer routinely presents entry-level smartphone options in two versions. In general, 4G smartphones are no less in demand, apart from being more affordable because access to the 5G network is still not evenly distributed in Indonesia. Interestingly, the specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G are not completely downgraded.
Samsung brings a simpler design language to their smartphones that will be released in 2023. In appearance, the rear body, for example, the Galaxy A14 Series looks similar to the flagship Galaxy S23 Series. This can be seen from the color options, the placement of the three camera sensors, as well as the absence of the usual camera island around the three sensors.
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The same design, the specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G use an old chipset
Judging from its exterior appearance, the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G looks exactly the same as the 5G variant. Even the dimensions are the same, weighing 1 gram lighter at 201 grams. It is 9.1mm thick, has a flat rear body and slightly rounded sides. Both sides use plastic material.
There are differences in the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G & 5G, namely on the screen. Having the same size of 6.6 inches, full HD + resolution and the PLS panel type (aka IPS entry-level typical of Samsung), the refresh rate is quite standard at 60Hz. This is possible thanks to the chipset which is also simpler. Run the 12nm octa-core MediaTek Helio G80, alias exactly the same as the previous Galaxy A32 4G.
But even though the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G are simpler, the Android version both runs Android 13 with the One UI 5 interface. The same goes for the battery capacity, which is 5000 mAh with support for 15W fast charging. The port itself is USB-C, and this smartphone still has a 3.5mm audio jack. While the fingerprint sensor is embedded with the power button.
Have an Ultra Wide-Angle Camera
Interestingly, the specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G in the camera sector have actually increased slightly. On the front, the sensors have the same resolution of 13MP f/2.0, you could say it’s quite high considering that there are still many competitors in its price class that embed 8MP and even 5MP sensors. Then behind, the book of isa finds the main sensor 50MP f/1.8 PDAF and 2MP macro.
The third camera sensor is no longer a depth sensor type, but 5MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle. This means that Galaxy A14 4G users can capture a wider variety of viewing angles from their smartphones. Meanwhile, the portrait effect will still be present through the results of software processing.
Even though it has been made official, Samsung Malaysia still hasn’t mentioned the price of the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G. To be sure, it will be cheaper than the 5G variant, which is officially sold for IDR 2.9 million in Indonesia. Approximately, what is the right price according to Gizmo friends?
