14 Pro 5G vs 14x 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 14 Pro 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 14 Pro 5G 71 · 14x 5G 69 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The 14 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch curved amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 4500 nits peak.
The 14 Pro 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The 14 Pro 5G is supported until Jan 2029 — 13 months longer than the 14x 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 14 Pro 5G | 14x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $270 | $160 |
| Display | 6.77-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 4500 nits peak | 6.67-inch IPS LCD, 120Hz, 625 nits |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired SuperVOOC | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main |
| Dimensions | 162.8 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm | 165.7 × 76.2 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 179 g | 197 g |
| Water resistance | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP69 (also IP68) |
| Supported until | Jan 2029 | Dec 2027 |
Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.