The Samsung Galaxy A14, a mid-tier smartphone, is available in both 5G and 4G versions. The LTE version, which we tested, is the most affordable in the A series. The A14 comes in two storage options (64GB and 128GB) and three colors (black, silver, and green). While the Galaxy A13 was praised for its high-resolution display, it was criticized for its slow processor. The A14, however, has made some improvements in this area.

The A14's casing is made of plastic, with a textured back for better grip. The three camera bulges on the back cause the phone to wobble when placed on a table. The phone is resistant to warping and doesn't produce any creaking noises when pressure is applied. The keys have a good pressure point, but the volume rocker has some slight play.

The A14 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G80 CPU, with a Mali-G52 MP2 graphics unit. The 64GB storage can be expanded with a microSD card, and the phone supports dual-SIM. The A14 also has a 3.5-mm audio port and supports NFC, but the USB-C connection only supports the USB-2.0 standard.

The A14 comes with Android 13 and Samsung's One UI in version 5.1. The manufacturer promises two major software updates for the A14 and four years of security updates. Some third-party apps are preinstalled, but they can be uninstalled without any issues.

The A14 uses the WiFi 5 standard and supports all the usual frequency bands needed in Europe. The phone's satellite connection is impressive, quickly and accurately locating the device both indoors and outdoors.

The A14's voice quality is good, with clear voice transfer and good voice reproduction from the earpiece. The phone also handles speakerphone calls well, although background noise suppression could be improved.

The A14's main camera is a 50-MP unit that takes acceptable pictures in good light conditions, although they lack a bit in sharpness. The color reproduction is rather pale, and movements can lead to blurriness and streaking. The phone also has a 2-MP macro lens and a 5-MP ultrawide-angle lens, but their results are not as good.

The A14's display has a good resolution of 401 ppi, but other phones in this price range offer more for the money. The Motorola Moto G52 and Redmi Note 12, for example, use an OLED panel. The A14's display doesn't get very bright, and the color adjustments are a bit weak.

The A14's graphics performance is on par with its competitors, and the phone doesn't show any weaknesses in browser benchmarks. However, the phone's eMMC storage is slow, and the read and write speeds are lower than those of the A13 predecessor.

The A14's battery life is better than expected, thanks to its large 5,000-mAh battery and low standby power consumption. The phone can be used for a day and a half or two days before needing to be recharged. However, the phone takes about 2.5 hours to fully recharge.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a decent smartphone for its price, but other manufacturers offer significantly higher quality equipment. Those who prefer OLED panels with high refresh rates should consider the Motorola Moto G52 or Redmi Note 12 4G. The Poco M5 offers even more computing power. If you prefer a Samsung smartphone, the 5G version of the Galaxy A14 is also worth considering, as it has faster storage and a more powerful SoC.