{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x8d-vs-infinix-note-40-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:02:52+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X8d vs Infinix Note 40 5G",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Honor X8d still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 69,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X8d",
            "slug": "honor-x8d",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x8d/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-14-2025-11_37_27-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 69999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-14T06:39:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 95,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 89.2,
                "overall": 77.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2025 (expected, Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "162.9 × 76.3 × 7.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.77 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2392 pixels (~388 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.9 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with MagicOS 10"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128/256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (wide, OIS) + 5 MP (ultrawide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.x",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 81.7
            },
            "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": 3.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8d": 57,
                    "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-x8d": 95,
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 96
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8d": 81.3,
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8d"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8d": 100,
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8d": 50,
                    "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-x8d": 89.2,
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 40 5G costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Honor X8d packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor X8d charges 12W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X8d or Infinix Note 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.9 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. Honor X8d 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 X8d and Infinix Note 40 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X8d is listed at PKR 69,999 and Infinix Note 40 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor X8d or Infinix Note 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor X8d leads on battery. Honor X8d carries a 7000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 40 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X8d or Infinix Note 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X8d runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 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/)."
}