{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-14-vs-samsung-galaxy-a08/",
    "generated": "2026-08-30T11:24:15+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 14 vs Samsung Galaxy A08",
    "answer": "The Realme 14 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Samsung Galaxy A08 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A08 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 44,999 against PKR 99,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme 14",
            "slug": "realme-14",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-14/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-28-2026-11_15_24-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 99999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-28T06:28:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 93.8,
                "value": 54.4,
                "overall": 79.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 27, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.15 x 75.65 x 7.97 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66, IP68, IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz Up to 2000 nits peak 100% DCI-P3, Pro-XDR, Eye Comfort, 16.7 million colors",
                    "Protection": "AGC DT-Star2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×2.3 GHz + 3×2.2 GHz + 4×1.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 Realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB (Up to 14GB Dynamic RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC supported (hybrid SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS + 2 MP depth sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama.",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.4, 85° field of view",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS and OIS; slow-motion up to 1080p@120fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging (SUPERVOOC)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM/microSD)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, e-compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A08",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a08",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a08/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-30-2026-09_44_09-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 44999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-30T04:59:49+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 74.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 71.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected October 15, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.4 × 76.3 × 8.0 mm (Expected)",
                    "Weight": "195 g (Expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 Pixels, ~262 PPI Density",
                    "Panel type": "PLS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass (Expected)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 2.2GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 17, One UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Expandable via microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera, LED Flash, PDAF, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Rear & Front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5,830 mAh (Rated), 6,000 mAh (Typical), 25W Fast Charging, Non-Removable Li-Po Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Fast Charging (Wired)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-14",
        "margin": 8.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 59,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 57
                },
                "leader": "realme-14"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 94,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 82
                },
                "leader": "realme-14"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 81.3,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 74.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-14"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 87
                },
                "leader": "realme-14"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 93.8,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "realme-14"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-14": 54.4,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy A08 costs PKR 55,000 less.",
        "Realme 14 packs a 170 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme 14 charges 20W faster.",
        "Realme 14 offers 6 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme 14 ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Realme 14 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 14 or Samsung Galaxy A08?",
            "answer": "Realme 14 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy A08 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme 14 and Samsung Galaxy A08 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 14 is listed at PKR 99,999 and Samsung Galaxy A08 at PKR 44,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A08 cheaper by PKR 55,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme 14 or Samsung Galaxy A08?",
            "answer": "Realme 14 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme 14 or Samsung Galaxy A08?",
            "answer": "Realme 14 leads on battery. Realme 14 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A08 a 5830 mAh cell, with 45W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme 14 or Samsung Galaxy A08?",
            "answer": "Realme 14 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 14 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm) while Samsung Galaxy A08 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}