{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-play-80-pro-vs-infinix-note-40-pro-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-09-21T15:30:14+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor Play 80 Pro vs Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Honor Play 80 Pro still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 87,999 against PKR 88,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor Play 80 Pro",
            "slug": "honor-play-80-pro",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-play-80-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-23-2026-11_29_01-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 88999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-04-25T05:43:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 78.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 94.8,
                "overall": 77.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 1, 2026, (China)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2412 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Auxiliary lens LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li Po 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "35W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Yes",
                    "Bluetooth": "Yes",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Side-mounted or under-display Accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G",
            "slug": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-40-pro-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-12_21_45-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 87999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-04T04:55:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 60,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 80.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "3D Curved AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300 nits Peak Brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors, 100% DCI-P3",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "IMG BXM-8-256",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, XOS 14,"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM.",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 2.2.",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera, 108MP Main + 2MP + 2MP, OIS, PDAF, 3× Lossless Superzoom, Triple-LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP, f/2.2, Wide, Fixed Focus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "2K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g",
        "margin": 3.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play-80-pro": 57,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 60
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play-80-pro": 79,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 96
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play-80-pro": 78.8,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 69.6
                },
                "leader": "honor-play-80-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play-80-pro": 87,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play-80-pro": 87.5,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 75
                },
                "leader": "honor-play-80-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-play-80-pro": 94.8,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Honor Play 80 Pro packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G charges 10W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Honor Play 80 Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor Play 80 Pro or Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and value for money. Honor Play 80 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor Play 80 Pro and Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor Play 80 Pro is listed at PKR 88,999 and Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G at PKR 87,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor Play 80 Pro or Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor Play 80 Pro uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor Play 80 Pro or Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor Play 80 Pro leads on battery. Honor Play 80 Pro carries a 7000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 35W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}