Redmi 8A vs Samsung Galaxy A14

The Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $100 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads — 39/100 vs 23/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A14 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 193,115); the Samsung Galaxy A14 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy A14 is noticeably better than the Redmi 8A — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 8A
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 30
Samsung Galaxy A14
Performance 47
Display 54
Camera 16
Battery 43
Portability 46
Value for money 40
What makes Redmi 8A better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 201g
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $200

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A14 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 795
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (47/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (16/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (54/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy A14, the Samsung Galaxy A14 scores 16 points higher (39/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads (47/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Redmi 8A — 30/100, Samsung Galaxy A14 — 40/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (47/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (54/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (16/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

Redmi 8A: The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A14: The Samsung Galaxy A14 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 8A Samsung Galaxy A14
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Samsung Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 193115 607137
Geekbench Single 199 952
Geekbench Multi 795 1963
Display 6.2" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2408
Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W
DXOMark (camera) 67
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 32GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13, One UI 5
NFC no yes
Dimensions 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm
Weight 188 g 201 g
Launch price $100 $200
Camera comparison
Redmi 8A
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Samsung Galaxy A14
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
16
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 8A
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Samsung Galaxy A14
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 8A
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Samsung Galaxy A14
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 8A and Samsung Galaxy A14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 8A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
23/100
193115 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A14 Samsung Exynos 1330
39/100 +68.2%
607137 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A14 leads Redmi 8A by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 8A
$100
Samsung Galaxy A14
$200

Launch price difference: $100. Redmi 8A was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (47/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (54/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (16/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy A14?

The Samsung Galaxy A14 is noticeably better than the Redmi 8A — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi 8A and the Samsung Galaxy A14?

The Redmi 8A has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy A14 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy A14?

The Samsung Galaxy A14 leads on camera score (16/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 8A or the Samsung Galaxy A14?

The Samsung Galaxy A14 leads on performance (47/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 8A over the Samsung Galaxy A14?

The Redmi 8A is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A14 is a better fit for everyday use.