TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

The TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5G leads in performance and design, while the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is ahead in display and software support. The TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5G is the newer phone, announced Aug 29, 2023.

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TCL TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5G

Price TBA

Samsung Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

From $199.99

Discontinued

Key differences

Why choose the TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5G

Newer model Aug 29, 2023 vs Jan 4, 2023
More storage 256 GB vs 64 GB / 128 GB
Lighter 192 g vs 202 g
Thinner 8.99 mm vs 9.1 mm

Why choose the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

Higher screen resolution 1080 × 2408 px vs 720 × 1612 px
Sharper display 400 ppi vs 267 ppi

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Spec TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5GSamsung Galaxy A14 5G

Display 5.3 6.3

Performance 3.5 3.3

Battery 4.0 4.1

Design 6.7 5.0

Software support 3.5 5.0

Value for money 6.0 est. 4.0

Display

Spec TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5GSamsung Galaxy A14 5G

Size 6.6 inches 6.6 inches

Type LCD, NXTPAPER LCD, Infinity-V Display (PLS LCD)

Resolution 720 × 1612 px 1080 × 2408 px

Pixel density 267 ppi 400 ppi

Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz

Adaptive refresh — ✕ No

Performance

Spec TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5GSamsung Galaxy A14 5G

Chipset Dimensity 6020 Dimensity 700

Process 7 nm 7 nm

Max CPU clock 2.2 GHz 2.2 GHz

GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2

RAM 6 GB 4 GB / 6 GB

Storage 256 GB 64 GB / 128 GB

Storage type — UFS 2.2

microSD slot ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Cameras

Spec TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5GSamsung Galaxy A14 5G

Main camera 50 MP 50 MP, f/1.8

Rear cameras 3 3

Front camera 8 MP 13 MP

Battery and charging

Spec TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5GSamsung Galaxy A14 5G

Capacity 5,000 mAh 5,000 mAh

Battery type — Li-Po

Wired charging 15 W 15 W

Reverse wireless — ✕ No

Design and build

Spec TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5GSamsung Galaxy A14 5G

Dimensions 164.5 × 75.4 × 8.99 mm 167.7 × 78 × 9.1 mm

Thickness 8.99 mm 9.1 mm

Weight 192 g 202 g

Form factor Bar Bar

Frame — Plastic

Back Fiberglass Plastic

Water resistance — None

Fingerprint Side-mounted Side-mounted

3D face unlock ✕ No ✕ No

SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM

Colors Starlight Black Black, Light Green, Dark Red, Silver

Connectivity and features

Spec TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5GSamsung Galaxy A14 5G

5G ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 Wi-Fi 5

Bluetooth 5.1 5.2

USB USB-C 2.0 USB-C 2.0

NFC ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

3.5 mm jack ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Stereo speakers ✕ No ✕ No

Satellite ✕ No —

IR blaster ✕ No —

Software

Spec TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5GSamsung Galaxy A14 5G

OS at launch Android 13 Android 13

Interface TCL UI 5.0 One UI Core 5

OS updates — 2 years

Security updates — 4 years

Launch and price

Spec TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5GSamsung Galaxy A14 5G

Announced Aug 29, 2023 Jan 4, 2023

Released — Jan 12, 2023

Status Released Discontinued

US launch price — $199.99

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