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Samsung Galaxy A14 vs Samsung Galaxy A34 vs Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A14, Samsung Galaxy A34 and Samsung Galaxy A33 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy A34 is the most complete choice for anyone seeking the best display and connectivity: it offers 120Hz, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and 1000 nits. The Galaxy A33 5G trails it in those areas, while the Galaxy A14 makes sense only if it costs less.
The Galaxy A34 pairs a 6.6″ Super AMOLED display with 120Hz; the Galaxy A33 5G has a 6.4″ Super AMOLED display at 90Hz, while the Galaxy A14 uses a 6.6″ PLS LCD at 60Hz. For performance, A34 uses MediaTek Dimensity 1080 at up to 2.6 GHz, versus Samsung Exynos 1280 at 2.4 GHz in A33 5G and Samsung Exynos 850 at 2 GHz in A14. A34 and A33 5G have 256 GB and DDR5 RAM, while A14 reaches 128 GB and DDR4.
The Galaxy A33 5G is the alternative for anyone prioritizing cameras and a lighter body: its main sensor is 1/2″, with 0.8 µm pixels and an 8 MP ultrawide, versus 1/2.96″, 0.6 µm, and 5 MP on A34. Both include OIS and 4K recording. A33 5G weighs 186 g and runs Android 16; A34 weighs 199 g and A14 201 g. All three have 5,000 mAh batteries, but A34 and A33 5G charge at 25 W versus 15 W for A14.
Samsung Galaxy A14
The Samsung Galaxy A34 is the better buy for smoothness and connectivity, with a 120Hz display, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.3.
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is the better buy for camera-focused buyers, with a 1/2″ main sensor, 0.8 µm pixels, and an 8 MP ultrawide.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A34, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A14 | Galaxy A34 | Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 7.5 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.0 | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 4.7 | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 7.1 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A34, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) · Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1 · Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz · 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 407 nits
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Weight
- 186 g
- against 201 g · 199 g
- OS Version
- 16
- against 13 · 13
- Max. upload speed
- 1,280 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps · 1,024 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A14 | Galaxy A34 | Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 850 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 6 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.6 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 201,500 | 532,300 Best value | 475,448 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 222 | 965 Best value | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 868 | 2,409 Best value | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 in one variant, or 4x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 plus 4x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 in another variant. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2x Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR5 Best value | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A14 | Galaxy A34 | Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red, Silver, Green | Lime, Green, Grey, Purple, Silver, Black | Black, White, Blue, Peach, Cyan, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 8.2 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 78.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 167.7 mm | 161.3 mm | 159.7 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 199 g | 186 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 80.2 % | 84.9 % Best value | 83.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP67 | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m | 1 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A14 | Galaxy A34 | Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 25 W Best value | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A14 | Galaxy A34 | Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,000 nits Best value | 407 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.6″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px Best value | 2,340 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi | 390 ppi | 411 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz Best value | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TFT LCD | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, HDR, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Water Drop Notch, 120Hz | Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, 10-Bit Panel |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A14 | Galaxy A34 | Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A14 | Galaxy A34 | Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A14 | Galaxy A34 | Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A14 | Galaxy A34 | Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA, FM Radio | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — | 0.35 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.46 W/kg Best value | 0.55 W/kg | 0.57 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.37 W/kg Best value | 1.49 W/kg | 1.59 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 4,700 Mbps Best value | 2,550 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,024 Mbps | 1,280 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A14 | Galaxy A34 | Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A14 | Galaxy A34 | Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A145F, SM-A145F/DSN, SM-A145M, SM-A145M/DS, SM-A145P, SM-A145R | SM-A346E, SM-A346B, SM-A346B/DS, SM-A346B/DSN, SM-A346E/DS, SM-A346E/DSN, SM-A346M, SM-A346M/N, SM-A346M/DSN, SM-A3460 | SM-A336E, SM-A336B, SM-A336B/DS, SM-A336B/DSN, SM-A336E/DS, SM-A336M, SM-A3360 |
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