Samsung Galaxy M23 vs Galaxy M14
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out of 100
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Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.6-inch Samsung Galaxy M23 (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G) that was released on March 4, 2022, against the Samsung Galaxy M14, which is powered by Exynos 1330 and came out 12 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
Key differences
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy M23
- Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
- Ability to record video in 4K resolution
- Has an ultra-wide angle camera lens
- Supports higher wattage charging (25W versus 15W)
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy M14
- Comes with 1000 mAh larger battery capacity: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.2)
- More recent OS version: Android 13 versus 12
- The phone is 1-year newer
- More energy-efficient CPU – Exynos 1330
- Faster storage type - UFS 2.2 versus UFS 2.1
- 23% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 990 and 802 points
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (
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) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
Value for money
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | PLS TFT | PLS TFT |
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels | 1080 x 2408 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 400 ppi | 400 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 525 nits | 450 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 82.3% | 81.5% |
| RGB color space | 99.9% | - |
| PWM | Not detected | - |
| Response time | 29 ms | - |
| Contrast | 1378:1 | - |
Peak brightness test (auto)
Design and build
| Height | 165.5 mm (6.52 inches) | 166.8 mm (6.57 inches) |
| Width | 77 mm (3.03 inches) | 77.2 mm (3.04 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm (0.33 inches) | 9.4 mm (0.37 inches) |
| Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) | 206 g (7.27 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Blue, Green | Silver, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture |
- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo 570 Silver (Cortex-A55)
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Kryo 570 Gold (Cortex-A77) |
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| L3 cache | 3 MB | - |
| Lithography process | 8 nanometers | 5 nanometers |
| Graphics | Adreno 619 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 256 | - |
| GPU clock | 825 MHz | 950 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~422.4 GFLOPS | ~240 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
| CPU | 136756 | 146882 |
| GPU | 90662 | 62927 |
| Memory | 89669 | 77681 |
| UX | 108207 | 122851 |
| Total score | 427613 | 410649 |
3DMark Wild Life Performance
| Max surface temperature | 45.7 °C | - |
| Stability | 99% | 99% |
| Graphics test | 6 FPS | 8 FPS |
| Graphics score | 1095 | 1383 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 7223 | 9013 |
| Video editing | 7101 | 7488 |
| Photo editing | 18619 | 21290 |
| Data manipulation | 7239 | 8579 |
| Writing score | 8099 | 15807 |
Memory
| RAM size | 4 GB | 4, 6 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128 GB | 64, 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 1024 GB | Up to 1024 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| ROM | One UI 4.1 | One UI Core 5.0 |
| OS size | 15 GB | 17.3 GB |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 25 W | 15 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes (32% in 30 min) | Yes (30% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:43 hr | 2:22 hr |
Camera
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 8192 x 6144 | 8160 x 6120 |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | Up to 30FPS | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | 480 FPS (720p) | - |
| Angle of widest lens | 123° | - |
| Lenses | 3 (50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP) | 3 (50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP) |
| Wide (main) lens |
- 50 MP
- Aperture: f/1.8 - Focal length: 26 mm - Pixel size: 0.64 micron - Sensor: 1/2.76", Samsung S5KJN1 (ISOCELL Plus CMOS) - Phase autofocus |
- 50 MP
- Aperture: f/1.8 - Phase autofocus |
| Ultra-wide lens |
- 8 MP
- Aperture: f/2.2 - Pixel size: 1.12 micron - Sensor: 1/4" (CMOS) |
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| Macro lens | - |
- 2 MP
- Aperture: f/2.4 |
| Depth lens |
- 2 MP
- Aperture: f/2.4 |
- 2 MP
- Aperture: f/2.4 |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode |
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode |
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4128 x 3096 |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.0 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | - |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features |
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth features | PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features |
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode |
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC |
| NFC * | Depends on the region | Yes |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Number of SIM * | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support * | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| LTE Cat * | - | 18 |
| 5G support | Yes | Yes |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | Mono |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
Speakers test
Max loudness
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Budget |
| Announced | March 2022 | March 2023 |
| Release date | March 2022 | March 2023 |
| SAR (head) | - | 0.48 W/kg |
| SAR (body) | - | 1.53 W/kg |
| Sensors |
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Not included | Not included |
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Disclaimer!
NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the battery life and software are more important to you, then choose the Samsung Galaxy M14 . But if the camera and sound are more of a priority – go for the Samsung Galaxy M23 .
