Samsung Galaxy A14 5G vs TCL 40 XE 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G and the TCL 40 XE 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 XE 5G |
|---|
| Price | $102 | $59 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 4 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 | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 202 g | 195 g |
| Released | Jan 2023 | Jun 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is ahead on our rating, ram (max), storage (max), screen size. TCL 40 XE 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. If budget matters more than the extra capability, TCL 40 XE 5G is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 XE 5G |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD, 90Hz | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| 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, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Protection | Undisclosed | — |
| Features | — | NXTVISION technology, 180Hz touch sampling rate |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 XE 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 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 XE 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (up to 1TB) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 XE 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 | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF; 2 MP (macro); 2 MP (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 XE 5G |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | — | LCD Flash |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 XE 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired | 18W wired |
| Usage Time | — | Up to 32 hours |
| Standby Time | — | Up to 13.5 days |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 XE 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 167.7 x 78 x 9.1 mm (6.60 x 3.07 x 0.36 in) | 164.5 x 75.4 x 8.99 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 202 g (7.13 oz) | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM |
| Colors | — | Starlight Black |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 XE 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, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| 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 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A14 5G | TCL 40 XE 5G |
|---|
| Announced | January 4, 2023 | 2023, February 26 |
| Status | Available. Released January 12, 2023 | Available. Released 2023, June |
| OS at Launch | Android 13, One UI Core 5 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A14 5G or TCL 40 XE 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G — 8 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G versus 4 GB for the TCL 40 XE 5G.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A14 5G or TCL 40 XE 5G?
TCL 40 XE 5G — 202 g for the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G versus 195 g for the TCL 40 XE 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A14 5G or TCL 40 XE 5G?
TCL 40 XE 5G — Jan 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G versus Jun 2023 for the TCL 40 XE 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G or the TCL 40 XE 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G 8/10 and the TCL 40 XE 5G 7/10.
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