{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x9c-vs-infinix-note-40-pro-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T02:08:20+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X9c vs Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G",
    "answer": "The Honor X9c is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G still wins on memory & storage and value for money, 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 99,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X9c",
            "slug": "honor-x9c",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x9c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-14-2025-10_23_15-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 99999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-07T05:56:52+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 71,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 86.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 93.8,
                "overall": 84.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2024 (Global) — Available; Pakistan availability varies",
                    "Dimensions": "162.8 × 75.5 × 7.98 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1224 × 2700 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, 1.5K",
                    "Protection": "Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Curved Display (2m drop resistance)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with MagicOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB (device dependent)",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (main, OIS) + 5 MP (ultra-wide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 6600 mAh (Silicon-carbon)",
                    "Wired charging": "66W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": "honor-x9c",
        "margin": 4.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9c": 71,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 60
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9c"
            },
            {
                "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-x9c": 98,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 96
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9c"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9c": 86.5,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 69.6
                },
                "leader": "honor-x9c"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9c": 100,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9c": 62.5,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 75
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x9c": 93.8,
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G costs PKR 12,000 less.",
        "Honor X9c packs a 1,600 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor X9c charges 21W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X9c or Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor X9c comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.1 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G 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 X9c and Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X9c is listed at PKR 99,999 and Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G at PKR 87,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 12,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X9c or Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor X9c scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor X9c or Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor X9c leads on battery. Honor X9c carries a 6600 mAh cell and Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X9c or Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor X9c is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X9c runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) while Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}