Samsung Galaxy A14 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 39/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 607,137).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A14 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A14
Performance 47
Display 54
Camera 16
Battery 43
Portability 46
Value for money 40
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy A14 better?

  • Overall rating 39/100
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 607137
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 952
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1963
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 201g

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (44/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A14 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 19 points higher (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (44/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

Samsung Galaxy A14: The Samsung Galaxy A14 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A14 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Samsung Exynos 1330 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 607137 1010069
Geekbench Single 952 1298
Geekbench Multi 1963 3520
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 65W
DXOMark (camera) 67
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, One UI 5 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 201 g 199 g
Launch price $200
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A14
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
16
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A14
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A14
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A14 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A14 Samsung Exynos 1330
39/100
607137 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +39.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Samsung Galaxy A14 by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A14
$200
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (89/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (44/100 vs 16/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A14 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A14 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A14 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 16/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A14 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A14 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A14 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.