Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G

Motorola’s Moto G Stylus 5G is an affordable alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for those that want a stylus-equipped phone on a budget. But how does it compare to the Korean giant’s latest budget phone, the Galaxy A14 5G? We’ll compare all the specs to see which phone is worth your money in this Galaxy A14 5G vs Moto G Stylus 5G matchup.

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G: At a glance

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G: Specs

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G: Size comparison

Thanks to the screen size and internal space needed for the stylus, the Moto G Stylus 5G is a huge device. It has a 6.8-inch display to draw on and a glossy back finish. The Galaxy A14 5G has a more pocketable 6.5-inch display with a grooved plastic back and is 13g lighter than the Moto G Stylus 5G.

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G: Camera

Both phones have fairly middling cameras for everyday use. They each sport a 50MP primary shooter meant for well-lit conditions, so don’t expect quality night photography. The Moto G Stylus has an ultrawide camera which can be helpful thanks to its perspective, but we found the shots to be a bit noisy and soft. The depth sensors don’t add much value since 2MP can’t provide much detail.

On the front, the Galaxy A14 5G has a 13MP selfie camera, an upgrade from its predecessor’s 5MPs. We expect it to be more similar to the Moto G Stylus 5 G’s 16MP selfie shooter, which performs okay if you have lots of light. The Galaxy A14 5G also has a waterdrop notch design, while the Moto G Stylus 5G has a punch hole cutout.

As for video recording, the Galaxy A14 5G is limited to shooting in 1080p at 30 fps on the front and back, while the Moto G Stylus can manage 1080p at 60 fps on the rear but has the same minimum on the front.

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G: Battery and charging

Both devices are equipped with 5,000mAh batteries, which should be enough for up to 2 days of use, depending on screen time and the demands of particular apps. However, the Galaxy A14 5G has slightly faster 15W charging. The Moto G Stylus 5G is capped at a slow 10W wired charging. Neither phone supports wireless charging, either.

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G: Price

The Moto G Stylus 5G was released in the spring of 2022 with two versions, the one with more RAM and storage costing $200 more. The Galaxy A14 5G was released in early 2023, with one version in the US so far starting at $199.99.

However, since the Moto G Stylus 5G is an older phone, it has seen some discounts that price is closer to Samsungs’ latest entry-level phone. Motorola currently sells the 128GB model for $179.99, making it cheaper than the Galaxy A14 5G, and the 256GB model for $249.99 (50% off).

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G: Which should you buy?

Both phones are an affordable way to connect to 5G networks. With so few stylus-equipped phones, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G is a budget-friendly alternative to Samsung’s expensive Galaxy S23 Ultra and features the same 120Hz refresh rate. There’s more storage than the US version of the Galaxy A14 5G, which may be necessary if you have a lot of files and apps. It also has an IP52 rating, protecting it from light splashing or rain, while the Galaxy A14 5G has no water resistance.

However, while the Moto G Stylus 5G is upgradable to Android 13, the software support stops there. The Galaxy A14 5G is more future-proof, arriving with Android 13 out of the box and the promise of two OS updates and four years of security patches. The Exynos 1330 chipset in the US version of the A14 5G is benchmarking better than the Snapdragon 695. Not to mention the Galaxy A14 5G has dual-SIM support compared to the Moto G Stylus 5G single Nano-SIM and offers slightly faster charging and better Bluetooth connectivity.

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