Head to head

Dcode Cypher vs Infinix Note 40 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Feb 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Dcode Cypher is the cheaper of the two at PKR 51,999 against PKR 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 18.1 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 Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Dcode Cypher costs PKR 13,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G packs a 950 mAh larger battery.
  • 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 60 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode Cypher Infinix Note 40 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 51,999 Cheaper PKR 64,999
Design & build
Release date November 2021 (initial launch) — Pakistan availability varies May 2024
Dimensions 166.9 × 77.2 × 9.95 mm 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm
Weight 210 g 185 g Better
Water resistance Not listed IP53, dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.55 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (~268 ppi) 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better
Panel type IPS LCD 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 P60 MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2.0 GHz Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Arm Mali-G72 IMG BXM-8-256
Operating system Android 11 Android 14, XOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 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 48 MP (main) + 8 MP + 2 MP (macro) rear triple camera 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 (standard) 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 4050 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better
Wired charging Standard charging via USB-C 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM 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 v5.0 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (rear), Face unlock, proximity, accelerometer Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light
USB USB Type-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 Cypher or Infinix Note 40 5G?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Dcode Cypher 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 Cypher and Infinix Note 40 5G in Pakistan?

Dcode Cypher is listed at PKR 51,999 and Infinix Note 40 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Dcode Cypher cheaper by PKR 13,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode Cypher uses a 48 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 Cypher or Infinix Note 40 5G?

Infinix Note 40 5G leads on battery. Dcode Cypher carries a 4050 mAh cell and Infinix Note 40 5G a 5000 mAh cell.

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

Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode Cypher runs the MediaTek Helio P60 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.