Head to head

Dcode Cygnal Evo vs Infinix Note 40 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Mar 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Dcode Cygnal Evo still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Dcode Cygnal Evo is the cheaper of the two at PKR 24,499 against PKR 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 11.3 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 Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 40 5G leads

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 Cygnal Evo leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Dcode Cygnal Evo costs PKR 40,500 less.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G charges 23W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 384 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Dcode Cygnal Evo if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Cygnal Evo Infinix Note 40 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 24,499 Cheaper PKR 64,999
Design & build
Release date December 2025 (Pakistan) May 2024
Dimensions Not listed 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm
Weight Not listed 185 g
Water resistance Not listed IP53, dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.74 in 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color,
Protection Panda Glass Corning Gorilla Glass.
Performance
Chipset Unisoc SC98 MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU PowerVR GE8322 IMG BXM-8-256
Operating system Android 15 Android 14, XOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB + 4 GB virtual 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128 GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better
Card slot microSD (up to 256 GB) microSDXC
Camera
Main camera 13 MP + AI + LED flash 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 8 MP 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-Ion 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 10 W wired 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth Yes 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light
USB USB-C 2.0, OTG 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 Cygnal Evo or Infinix Note 40 5G?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Dcode Cygnal Evo 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 Cygnal Evo and Infinix Note 40 5G in Pakistan?

Dcode Cygnal Evo is listed at PKR 24,499 and Infinix Note 40 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Dcode Cygnal Evo cheaper by PKR 40,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Dcode Cygnal Evo or Infinix Note 40 5G?

Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cygnal Evo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Note 40 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Dcode Cygnal Evo or Infinix Note 40 5G?

Infinix Note 40 5G leads on battery. Dcode Cygnal Evo carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 40 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Dcode Cygnal Evo or Infinix Note 40 5G?

Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cygnal Evo runs the Unisoc SC98 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.