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 607,489).

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 46
Display 54
Camera 16
Battery 43
Portability 46
Value for money 38

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 607489
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 960
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1826
  • 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 46/100)
  • 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 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (61/100 vs 46/100). 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).

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 607489 1010069
Geekbench Single 960 1298
Geekbench Multi 1826 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 f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
16
camera

ZTE Axon 40 pro

  • Main: 108MP 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
607489 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (61/100 vs 46/100).

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 46/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.