Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs TCL 40 X 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G and the TCL 40 X 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 X 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 6.6 in | 6.56 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 202 g | 195 g |
| Released | Jan 2023 | Jun 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is ahead on our rating, storage (max), screen size. TCL 40 X 5G is ahead on wired charging, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 X 5G |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD, 90Hz | HD+ LCD, NXTVISION technology, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~80.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.56 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) | 720 x 1612 pixels (~269 ppi density) |
| Protection | Undisclosed | Not specified |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 X 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, One UI 7 | Android 13, TCL UI |
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or MediaTek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) (region dependent) | MediaTek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Exynos 1330; Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Dimensity 700 | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 - Exynos 1330; Mali-G57 MC2 - Dimensity 700 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 X 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | — |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 4GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 64GB |
| Card Slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 X 5G |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 X 5G |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 X 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired | 18W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 X 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 167.7 x 78 x 9.1 mm (6.60 x 3.07 x 0.36 in) | 164.46 x 75.4 x 8.99 mm (6.47 x 2.97 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 202 g (7.13 oz) | 195 g (6.9 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 X 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes (version not specified, likely 5.0 or 5.1) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 X 5G |
|---|
| Announced | January 4, 2023 | February 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released January 12, 2023 | Available. Released June 2023 |
| OS at Launch | Android 13, One UI Core 5 | — |
| Price | — | Approximately $199 USD at launch |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A14 5G or TCL 40 X 5G?
TCL 40 X 5G — 202 g for the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G versus 195 g for the TCL 40 X 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A14 5G or TCL 40 X 5G?
TCL 40 X 5G — Jan 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G versus Jun 2023 for the TCL 40 X 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G or the TCL 40 X 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G 8/10 and the TCL 40 X 5G 6/10.
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