Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 15 Plus commands a significant premium with its superior A16 Bionic processor, stunning 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display at 2000 nits brightness, and exceptional 48 MP camera system with 4K 60fps Dolby Vision recording. Samsung's Galaxy A14 5G offers remarkable value at $199, featuring a larger 5000 mAh battery, higher refresh rate (90Hz), and respectable 50 MP main camera, though its PLS LCD display and MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset cannot match the flagship's performance. The iPhone delivers superior video capabilities, wireless charging, IP68 water resistance, and premium build quality. Galaxy A14 5G excels in raw battery capacity and delivers competent daily performance for budget-conscious users. For photography enthusiasts, mobile gamers, or anyone requiring sustained performance, iPhone 15 Plus is the clear choice. Budget shoppers prioritizing battery life and basic functionality will find Galaxy A14 5G adequate.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Plus if…
- →Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- →Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- →48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G if…
- →5G connectivity at an ultra-affordable $199 price point
- →Large 5000 mAh battery provides excellent endurance
- →90Hz display refresh rate is smooth for the price class
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Pros
- Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- 48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
- First USB-C port on a standard Plus model
- Large display great for media consumption
Cons
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion upgrade
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
- Bulky and heavy for everyday use
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
Pros
- 5G connectivity at an ultra-affordable $199 price point
- Large 5000 mAh battery provides excellent endurance
- 90Hz display refresh rate is smooth for the price class
- Two years of OS updates for a budget phone
- 50 MP main camera takes decent daylight photos
Cons
- PLS LCD panel has poor viewing angles and contrast
- Only 15W charging is very slow for the 5000 mAh battery
- No water resistance or IP rating
- Plastic build feels cheap and is prone to scratches
- Mediocre low-light camera performance
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A14 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 13 (One UI Core 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 202 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 167.7 x 78.7 x 9.1 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 1080p@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | — |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 64 GB, 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4383 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | PLS LCD |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2408 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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