Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

Compare Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus side by side: Mediatek Dimensity 700 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm), 50MP vs 50MP…

Samsung

Galaxy S23 Plus

$999

13categories won

3 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy S23 Plus leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S23 Plus. Choose the Galaxy S23 Plus if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy A14 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S23 Plus

Galaxy S23 Plus takes battery honors offering 4,700 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S23 Plus

Galaxy S23 Plus provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S23 Plus

Galaxy S23 Plus takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy A14 5G

Galaxy A14 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $149 vs $999.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy A14 5G vs Galaxy S23 Plus: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A14 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
Screen size	6.6"	6.6"
Resolution	1080 x 2408Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	400 ppi	390 ppi
Refresh rate	90 Hz	120 HzWinner
Peak brightness	500 nits	1750 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A14 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 700	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)
Process node	7 nm	4 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	340,000	3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi	1740	10800Winner
Maximum RAM	6 GB	8 GBWinner
Maximum storage	128GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A14 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	—	3x
Ultrawide	—	12 MP
Selfie camera	13 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	1080p at 30fps	8K at 30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A14 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,700 mAh
Wired charging	15 W	45 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A14 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
Weight	202 g	196 gWinner
Thickness	9.1 mm	7.6 mmWinner
Water resistance	None	IP68
Build	Plastic frame, textured plastic back, glass front	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, Armor Aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A14 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
Operating system	Android 13	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS updates	2 years	4 yearsWinner
Security updates	3 years	4 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Specification	Galaxy A14 5G	Galaxy S23 Plus
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$149Winner	$999