Samsung Galaxy A14 vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100; launch prices were $200 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads — 46/100 vs 39/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A14 is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 575,630); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A14
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy A14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 607489 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 727
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1826
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $200
- Better camera (29/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A14 vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads (29/100 vs 16/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A14 — 38/100, Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (29/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (76/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A14 | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 67 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A14 and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A14 leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 5.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (70/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (29/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (76/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy A14 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads on camera score (29/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A14 over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (76/100 vs 46/100).