Head to head

Dcode Bold 3 Pro vs Infinix Note 40 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 17 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Dcode Bold 3 Pro still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Dcode Bold 3 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 42,999 against PKR 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 7.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Dcode Bold 3 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Dcode Bold 3 Pro costs PKR 22,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 384 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Dcode Bold 3 Pro if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Bold 3 Pro Infinix Note 40 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 42,999 Cheaper PKR 64,999
Design & build
Release date December 2023 May 2024
Dimensions Not listed 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm
Weight 189 g 185 g Better
Water resistance NO official IP rating IP53, dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.7 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2412 pixels (~389 ppi) 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 120Hz AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color,
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (up to 2.2 GHz) Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 IMG BXM-8-256
Operating system Android 13 Android 14, XOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (+8 GB extended RAM) 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128 GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better
Card slot microSD up to 1 TB microSDXC
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP + AI sensor Triple Rear Camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 16 MP Front Camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W wired 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Infinix Note 40 5G?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.6 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Dcode Bold 3 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Dcode Bold 3 Pro and Infinix Note 40 5G in Pakistan?

Dcode Bold 3 Pro is listed at PKR 42,999 and Infinix Note 40 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Dcode Bold 3 Pro cheaper by PKR 22,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Infinix Note 40 5G?

Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Bold 3 Pro uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Note 40 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Dcode Bold 3 Pro or Infinix Note 40 5G?

Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Bold 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) while Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.