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Samsung Galaxy A08 vs Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A08SamsungGalaxy A14 5G
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2026January 2023
Display
Screen size6.7″6.6″
Resolution1600 × 7202408 × 1080
Sharpness262 pixels per inch400 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Display typePLS LCD, HD+, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle or 6.6-inch rounded corners (Malaysia); 90 Hz (Samsung Indonesia)PLS LCD, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.6″ full rectangle, 6.4″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail–Maximum 520 nits measured by Tech Advisor
Display features–Infinity-V camera notch; switches between 60 and 90 Hz according to activity (Tech Advisor)
Performance
ChipMediaTek Helio G99+MediaTek Dimensity 700
Memory4 GB – 6 GB4 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB64 GB
CPUOcta-core, 2.2 GHz and 2 GHzMediaTek Dimensity 700 confirmed for the UK model by Tech Advisor, also named by Samsung's Taiwan launch notice; octa-core, 2.2 GHz and 2 GHz; 7 nm process (Android Authority); some regional versions use Exynos 1330
Storage type–MicroSD expansion up to 1 TB; 46.1 GB available on the 64 GB model
MemoryMalaysian exact page calls memory LPDDR5X, while Malaysian/Thai/Indonesian launches say LPDDR5; subtype conflict unresolved. RAM Plus uses internal storage as virtual memory. Malaysia publishes 128GB/6GB, Thailand and Indonesia 64GB/4GB and 128GB/4GB.–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP13 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, autofocus; no OISF1.8, autofocus, no OIS
Front camera8 MP, F2.0, fixed focus; no OISF2.0, fixed focus, no OIS
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×Digital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingFHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in HDFull HD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 120 fps
Front video–Up to Full HD at 30 fps (Tech Advisor)
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP F2.4 depth camera; rear flash2 MP F2.4 macro and 2 MP F2.4 depth cameras; rear flash; Night mode and Portrait mode (Tech Advisor)
Battery and charging
Battery6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 15 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical 6,000 mAh, rated minimum 5,830 mAh; non-removable. Thai maker claims up to 24 hours of YouTube or 16.5 hours of TikTok, not a standardised local-video runtime.Rated capacity 4,900 mAh; non-removable
Wired charging25 W fast charging (Samsung Indonesia); India specifies 25 W charger sold separately; Indonesia launch includes a regional accessory bundle.15 W fast charging; charger sold separately
Wireless charging–Not supported (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight197 g205 g
Thickness8 mm9.1 mm
Height × width167.4 × 77.4 mm167.7 × 78 mm
Materials–Plastic body (Tech Advisor)
Water and dust resistanceIP64–
Weight detailExact Malaysian technical table gives 197 g and 167.4 × 77.4 × 8.0 mm; Indonesia's October launch table instead lists 7.6 mm thickness, an unresolved regional/source conflict.–
ColoursDark Blue, Silver, Green (Malaysia/Indonesia); Thai launch lists Dark Blue and SilverBlack, Silver, Light Green (Tech Advisor)
Water resistance detailIP64 dust and splash protection; tested with 10 litres of fresh water per minute sprayed from all angles for five minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use–
BiometricsSide-button fingerprint recognition sensor; face recognition in exact shared SEA user guideSide-mounted fingerprint reader and face recognition
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor (Malaysia)Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
SpeakersSingle speaker; no stereo support (Malaysia)Mono speaker; 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 17, One UI 9 (Malaysia product/Android 17 support guide)Android 13 with One UI 5.0 (Android Authority)
Software featuresSamsung Knox Vault, Quick Share, Smart Switch; no Samsung DeX support–
Release detailThai maker launch FAQ confirms sales from 21 September 2026, the earliest documented sale in the read sources. Indonesian initial sales were 26–30 September, with nationwide sales from 2 October. UK current range does not list this model; no UK availability is claimed.–
Software updatesUp to six OS upgrades and six years of security updates; Malaysia security support listed until 30 September 2032Up to two generations of OS upgrades and four years of security updates promised
Safety features–Samsung Knox
AI featuresCircle to Search with Google, Gemini and Perplexity (maker launch); regional/service conditions apply–
In the boxIndonesian launch bundle includes travel adapter and cable, wired earphones and clear case; regional bundle, not assumed for other marketsUSB-C cable, SIM tool and documentation; no charger (Android Authority)
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; no 5G. Malaysian SM-A085F lists GSM850/900/1800, UMTS1/5/8, LTE FDD1/3/5/7/8/20/28 and TDD38/40/41.5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM plus separate microSD slot (Malaysia)Dual nano-SIM with a dedicated microSD slot; both SIMs and microSD can be used together
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.2
NFC–Supported
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; separate 3.5 mm stereo headphone socketUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo

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