Samsung decided to mark the beginning of 2023 with the announcement of two new smartphones. The popular Samsung Galaxy A family is joined by the Galaxy A14 5G, successor to the December 2021 Galaxy A13 5G, while the ultra-budget Galaxy F04 joins the Galaxy F series.
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
The new Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is similar in many ways to the previous model, but its screen resolution has finally been upgraded to Full HD+, the refresh rate is up to 90Hz, and the front camera resolution has been increased to 13 megapixels. At the same time, the chipset remained the same. And on board the smartphone has the latest operating system Android 13.
Specifications Samsung Galaxy A14 5G:
- display: 6.6 inches, 2400×1080 pixels, 20:9, 399 PPI, 90 Hz;
- SoC: MediaTek Dimensity 700, 7nm process, octa-core processor;
- memory: 4 GB RAM and 64 GB built-in + slot for memory card microSD;
- operating system: Android 13 with One UI Core 5 shell;
- front camera: 13 MP, wide-angle lens;
- main camera: 50 MP (wide-angle lens, phase detection autofocus) + 2 MP (macro lens) + 2 MP (depth sensor), HDR, LED flash;
- battery: 5,000 mAh, charging power 15 W;
- ports: USB Type-C and 3.5 mm headphone jack;
- communications: 4G LTE, 5G, Bluetooth 5.2 LE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS;
- sensors: fingerprint scanner (on the side in the power button), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass;
- case dimensions: 167.7×78×9.1 mm;
- weight: 202 g;
- available colors: black, green, red and silver.
In the US, sales of the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G will start on January 12. The asking price is $200. Following the American market, the manufacturer promised to bring the novelty to the European market, however, the exact timing of its appearance in Europe and prices have not yet been specified.
Samsung Galaxy F04
The Samsung Galaxy F04 is an ultra-budget device based on the 12nm MediaTek Helio P35 chip coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage with support for memory cards up to 1TB. It has rather modest specifications, including an HD display and a 5-megapixel selfie camera. It should also be noted that the device is deprived of a fingerprint scanner that has become familiar even among entry-level devices. But on the other hand, it boasts a large battery with 15-watt charging.
Specifications Samsung Galaxy F04:
- display: 6.5 inches, PLS LCD, 1600×720 pixels, 20:9, 270 PPI, 60 Hz;
- SoC: MediaTek Helio P35, 12nm process, octa-core processor;
- memory: 4 GB RAM and 64 GB built-in + slot for microSD memory card (up to 1 TB);
- operating system: Android 12 with One UI shell;
- front camera: 5 MP;
- main camera: 13 MP (wide-angle lens, autofocus) + 2 MP (depth sensor), LED flash;
- battery: 5,000 mAh, charging power 15 W;
- ports: USB Type-C and 3.5 mm headphone jack;
- communications: 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0 LE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS;
- sensors: accelerometer, proximity sensor;
- case dimensions: 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm;
- weight: 188 g;
- available colors: pale green and lilac.
Unlike the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G that debuted in the US, India will be the first market for the Galaxy F04. It will be available for purchase there starting January 12. The recommended retail price of the smartphone will be 9,499 rupees or $115, but with a discount in honor of the start of sales, it will be available for just 7,499 rupees or $91.
Source: Trash Box
Charles Grill is a tech-savvy writer with over 3 years of experience in the field. He writes on a variety of technology-related topics and has a strong focus on the latest advancements in the industry. He is connected with several online news websites and is currently contributing to a technology-focused platform.
