Head to head

Dcode X vs Infinix Note 40 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Dec 2025.

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The Dcode X still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 13.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Dcode X 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

  • Infinix Note 40 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G charges 15W faster.
  • 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 44 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Dcode X if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Dcode X Infinix Note 40 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 64,999
Design & build
Release date 2021-11-04 May 2024
Dimensions 164.9 × 76.7 × 8.65 mm 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm
Weight 205 g 185 g Better
Water resistance no official IP rating IP53, dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.67 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 ≈395 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better
Panel type LTPS TFT 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 G95 MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2.05 GHz Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G76 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 1TB) microSDXC
Camera
Main camera 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 32 MP 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 4000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W fast charging 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, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Fingerprint, Face Unlock, Proximity 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 X or Infinix Note 40 5G?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.7 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Dcode X 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 X and Infinix Note 40 5G in Pakistan?

Dcode X is listed at PKR 64,999 and Infinix Note 40 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Dcode X uses a 64 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 X or Infinix Note 40 5G?

Infinix Note 40 5G leads on battery. Dcode X carries a 4000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 40 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 33W wired charging respectively.

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

Dcode X is the stronger gaming phone here. Dcode X runs the MediaTek Helio G95 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.