Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB) vs LG V20 (US996)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A14 vs LG V20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/12/2024 7:54 AM, updated: 9/27/2024 4:11 PM

Compare LG V20 X Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points LG V20 (US996) Compare Samsung Galaxy A14 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG V20 (US996)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB)	vs	16 Advantages LG V20 (US996)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+6.6"16% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP139% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 8MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh56% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
201 grams (7.04 ounces)	vs	+174 grams (6.09 ounces)16% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)20% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2408 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels42% Higher resolution screen
400 PPI	vs	+515 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4

64GB (46GB available) / 64GB (50GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

f/1.8 (aperture)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB)	V20 (US996)
Other model names	Galaxy A14 4G (MediaTek) SM-A145P/Dual-SIM	U.S. Cellular LG V20, LG US996, LGUS996
Country or region available	(Middle East), Israel	USA
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	3/27/2023, Announced: 2/28/2023	10/1/2016
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 167.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.6 in)	78.1 x 159.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.29 in)
Weight	201 grams (7.04 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB)	LG V20 (US996)
System version	Android 13	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB)	LG V20 (US996)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (46GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,25)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 8MP f/2.412mm1/3.2
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264, H.265, DviX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB)	LG V20 (US996)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	104 hours (4.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB)	LG V20 (US996)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Green, Dark Red, Silver	• Colors: Titan, Silver • LG UX 5.0 • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • MIL-STD-810G certified • Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A14 (SM-A145P/DS 64GB)	LG V20 (US996)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.03W/kg (head), 0.88W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.5W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)	feature not registered