{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x5c-plus-vs-infinix-note-40-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T13:07:46+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X5c Plus vs Infinix Note 40 5G",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Honor X5c Plus still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Honor X5c Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 24,999 against PKR 64,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X5c Plus",
            "slug": "honor-x5c-plus",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x5c-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-21-2025-10_27_50-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 24999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-11-17T06:55:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 65.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Nov 2025 (Pakistan launch)",
                    "Dimensions": "167 × 77 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "186 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~260 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "TFT LCD, 90Hz refresh"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with MagicOS 9.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB (+4 GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD XC (via shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (f/1.8) + auxiliary depth lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (rear)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5260 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 40 5G",
            "slug": "infinix-note-40-5g",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-40-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-11_29_46-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-03T06:46:35+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 60,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 47.9,
                "overall": 76.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm",
                    "Weight": "185 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53, dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels.",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm)",
                    "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 / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-40-5g",
        "margin": 8.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 56,
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 60
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "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-x5c-plus": 79,
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 96
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 65.1,
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 66.6
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 87,
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 25,
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x5c-plus": 100,
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 47.9
                },
                "leader": "honor-x5c-plus"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Honor X5c Plus costs PKR 40,000 less.",
        "Honor X5c Plus packs a 260 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G charges 18W 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 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X5c Plus or Infinix Note 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. Honor X5c Plus 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 X5c Plus and Infinix Note 40 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X5c Plus is listed at PKR 24,999 and Infinix Note 40 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Honor X5c Plus cheaper by PKR 40,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X5c Plus or Infinix Note 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X5c Plus uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Note 40 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X5c Plus or Infinix Note 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X5c Plus runs the MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm) while Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}