Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 14C vs Samsung Galaxy A40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/30/2025 2:38 AM, updated: 5/30/2025 7:48 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A40 X Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.88"
IPS

720x1640

13
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 14C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

11 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (101GB available)106% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (49GB available)
+Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+6.88"17% Larger screen	vs	5.9"
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5160 mAh66% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
+18W20% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
204 grams (7.14 ounces)	vs	+140 grams (4.9 ounces)46% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1640 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels114% Higher resolution screen
260 PPI	vs	+437 PPI68% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 13MP + 0.08MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP63% Higher resolution main camera
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 25MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

27 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
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Model	Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Other model names	Redmi 14C 4G China 2411DRN47C	Galaxy A40 SM-A405FN/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	China	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	1/29/2025, Announced: 12/30/2024	4/10/2019
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.8 x 171.88 millimeters (3.06 x 6.77 in)	69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)
Weight	204 grams (7.14 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.88" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1640 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	260 PPI	437 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	450nits[typ], 600nits[peak] Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
System version	Android 14	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	HyperOS	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 246255 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 0.08MP depth f/3.0	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.4 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5160 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	42 hours (1.8 days)	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Green, Silver	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • One UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 14C (China 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.49W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)