Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A34
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 14 Plus commands a premium at $899 with its superior A15 Bionic processor, ProMotion-class performance, and exceptional camera system featuring sensor-shift OIS and cinematic video modes. Samsung's Galaxy A34 offers remarkable value at $349.99, delivering a larger 5000 mAh battery, 120Hz refresh rate display, and higher megapixel main camera despite using the less powerful Dimensity 1080 chipset. Picture quality favors Apple's OLED technology and computational photography prowess, while the Galaxy A34 excels in battery longevity and refresh smoothness for everyday tasks. Performance gap widens significantly in gaming and demanding apps, where the A15 dominates. For budget-conscious users prioritizing battery life and display smoothness, the Galaxy A34 represents exceptional value. However, those needing flagship camera quality, processing power, and ecosystem integration should invest in the iPhone 14 Plus.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…
- →Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- →Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- →Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A34 if…
- →IP67 water and dust resistance at an affordable price
- →Vivid 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery provides solid endurance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Pros
- Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
- Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
- MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations
Samsung Galaxy A34
Pros
- IP67 water and dust resistance at an affordable price
- Vivid 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery provides solid endurance
- Four years of OS updates promised
- 5G connectivity for future-proofing
Cons
- Only 6 GB RAM in base configuration
- No OIS on the 48 MP main camera
- Wi-Fi 5 limits wireless speeds
- Macro lens instead of a proper telephoto
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A34 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 199 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Polycarbonate back, aluminum-look frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 5 MP macro |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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