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We put the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G through our rigorous DXOMARK Battery test suite to measure its performance in autonomy, charging and efficiency. In these test results, we will break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.
Overview
Key specifications:
- Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
- 15W charger (not included)
- 6.6-inch, 1080 x 2408, 90 Hz, PLS LCD display
- MediaTek Dimensity 700
- Tested ROM / RAM combination: 64 GB + 4 GB
Scoring
Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
Key performances
These key points are derived from the lab measurements during testing and do not figure into the overall score. The lab measurements, however, are used for the overall score.
70th
5th
Pros
- Great on-the go performances
- Decent autonomy overall with 2.5 days in moderate use
- Excellent charge efficiency with minimal energy loss from the charger
Cons
- Slow charging time at 2 hours and 34 minutes to fully charge the battery
- Low autonomy recovered after a 5-minute charge
- High consumption during night, with a battery drain of 3%
The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G’s global battery score was slightly above average when compared with the entire DXOMARK database, with good results in autonomy and efficiency. But the device, equipped with a higher-resolution screen, couldn’t quite outperform its predecessor, the Galaxy A13 5G.
When used moderately, the Galaxy A14 5G’s 5000 mAh battery lasted 2.5 days, a good autonomy result that was above the average, but the device lost about 3% of its power during the night. The device’s autonomy performance when testing individual use cases was below average when streaming video, gaming, or calling. But on-the-go tests showed very good results for autonomy. Discharge currents were significantly high for gaming, as well as for video and music streaming, but low for on-the-go activities, indicating that the device is not perfectly optimized.
The Galaxy A14 5G’s charging experience was the main factor holding back its score. The weak 15W charger resulted in a very small gain in autonomy of 2 hours and 21 minutes when giving the phone a 5-minute charging boost. In addition, the time to fully replenish the battery was longer than average at 2 hours and 34 minutes. However, the charger’s efficiency was excellent when considering the energy loss during the charging experience: The residual consumption of the charger was very low, with an annual energy consumption that is among the more efficient devices.
Compared with other devices from the Essential price range (<$200), the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G performance was above average. Its autonomy for the segment was also above average, but its charging experience was just below average. Its efficiency score, however, was among the best we tested for this segment.
Test Summary
About DXOMARK Battery tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone battery reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective tests over a week-long period both indoors and outdoors. (See our introductory and how we test articles for more details about our smartphone Battery protocol.)
The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.
| Battery | Charger | Wireless | Display | Processor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | 5000mAh | 15W (not included) |
- | LCD 1080 x 2408 |
MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Samsung Galaxy A13 5G | 5000mAh | 15W (not included) |
- | LCD 720 x 1600 |
MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Honor X7 | 5000mAh | 23W (not included) |
- | LCD 720 x 1600 |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
Autonomy
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
188
Autonomy score is composed of three performance sub-scores: Home / Office, On the go, and Calibrated use cases. Each sub-score comprises the results of a comprehensive range of tests for measuring autonomy in all kinds of real-life scenarios.
Battery Life (moderate)
38th
Battery Life (moderate)
5th
Home/Office
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
213
A robot housed in a Faraday cage performs a set of touch-based user actions during what we call our “typical usage scenario” (TUS) — making calls, video streaming, etc. — 4 hours of active use over the course of a 16-hour period, plus 8 hours of “sleep.” The robot repeats this set of actions every day until the device runs out of power.
On the go
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
195
Using a smartphone on the go takes a toll on autonomy because of extra “hidden” demands, such as the continuous signaling associated with cellphone network selection, for example. DXOMARK Battery experts take the phone outdoors and perform a precisely defined set of activities while following the same three-hour travel itinerary (walking, taking the bus, the subway…) for each device
Calibrated
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
198
For this series of tests, the smartphone returns to the Faraday cage and our robots repeatedly perform actions linked to one specific use case (such as gaming, video streaming, etc.) at a time. Starting from an 80% charge, all devices are tested until they have expended at least 5% of their battery power.
Charging
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
181
Charging is fully part of the overall battery experience. In some situations where autonomy is at a minimum, knowing how fast you can charge becomes a concern. The DXOMARK Battery charging score is composed of two sub-scores, (1) Full charge and (2) Quick boost.
Full charge
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
184
Full charge tests assess the reliability of the battery power gauge; measure how long and how much power the battery takes to charge from zero to 80% capacity, from 80 to 100% as shown by the UI, and until an actual full charge.
Charging Time 0-80%
129th
Charging Time 0-80%
6th
Quick boost
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
182
With the phone at different charge levels (20%, 40%, 60%, 80%), Quick boost tests measure the amount of charge the battery receives after being plugged in for 5 minutes. The chart here compares the average autonomy gain from a quick 5-minute charge.
Efficiency
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
154
The DXOMARK power efficiency score consists of two sub-scores, Charge up and Discharge rate, both of which combine data obtained during robot-based typical usage scenario, calibrated tests and charging evaluation, taking into consideration the device’s battery capacity. DXOMARK calculate the annual power consumption of the product, shown on below graph, which is representative of the overall efficiency during a charge and when in use.
Charge up
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
205
The charge up sub-score is a combination of four factors: the overall efficiency of a full charge, related to how much energy you need to fill up the battery compared to the energy that the battery can provide; the efficiency of the travel adapter when it comes to transferring power from an outlet to your phone; the residual consumption when your phone is fully charged and still plugged into the charger; and the residual consumption of the charger itself, when the smartphone is disconnected from it. The chart here below shows the overall efficiency of a full charge in %.
Discharge
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
194
The discharge subscore rates the speed of a battery’s discharge during a test, which is independent of the battery’s capacity. It is the ratio of a battery’s capacity divided by its autonomy. A small-capacity battery could have the same autonomy as a large-capacity battery, indicating that the device is well-optimized, with a low discharge rate.
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