Motorola Moto G Play (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto G Play (2023) | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G |
|---|
| Price | $100 | $102 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.6 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 203 g | 202 g |
| Released | Jan 2023 | Jan 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is ahead on our rating, wired charging, ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Motorola Moto G Play (2023) is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Motorola Moto G Play (2023) | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz | PLS LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~80.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) |
| Protection | Panda Glass | Undisclosed |
Platform
| Motorola Moto G Play (2023) | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G37 | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or MediaTek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) (region dependent) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Exynos 1330; Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Dimensity 700 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G68 MP2 - Exynos 1330; Mali-G57 MC2 - Dimensity 700 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto G Play (2023) | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto G Play (2023) | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G |
|---|
| Triple | 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto G Play (2023) | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Motorola Moto G Play (2023) | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired | 15W wired |
Body
| Motorola Moto G Play (2023) | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 167.2 x 76.5 x 9.4 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.37 in) | 167.7 x 78 x 9.1 mm (6.60 x 3.07 x 0.36 in) |
| Weight | 203 g (7.16 oz) | 202 g (7.13 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | Water-repellent design | — |
Comms
| Motorola Moto G Play (2023) | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Motorola Moto G Play (2023) | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G |
|---|
| Announced | December 2022 | January 4, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released January 2023 | Available. Released January 12, 2023 |
| OS at Launch | — | Android 13, One UI Core 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or Samsung Galaxy A14 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G — 3 GB for the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) versus 8 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G.
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or Samsung Galaxy A14 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G — 203 g for the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) versus 202 g for the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G.
Is the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) or the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto G Play (2023) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G 8/10.
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