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Huawei nova 16 SE vs Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Huawei nova 16 SE still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 109,999 against PKR 127,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition takes it by 3.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Huawei nova 16 SE leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition costs PKR 18,000 less.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition charges 34W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Huawei nova 16 SE ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Huawei nova 16 SE if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 PKR 109,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China June 2024
Dimensions Not officially confirmed 164.3 × 74.5 × 8.1 mm
Weight 229 g 196 g Better
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches Better 6.78 inches
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) Curved AMOLED, 1B Colors, 120Hz, 1300 nits (peak)
Protection Kunlun Glass Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core (2×2.2GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Huawei Maleoon IMG BXM-8-256
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 14, XOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 108MP (wide, OIS, PDAF) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth), Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Better
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography 32MP Dual-LED Flash
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Better Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000mAh
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 100W Wired Fast Charging 20W Wireless MagCharge Reverse Wireless Charging Reverse Wired Charging Bypass Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor In-display Fingerprint (Optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 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, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition?

Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.1 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Huawei nova 16 SE 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 Huawei nova 16 SE and Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition in Pakistan?

Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition at PKR 109,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition cheaper by PKR 18,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition?

Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei nova 16 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition?

Huawei nova 16 SE leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition a 5000 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition?

Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm).

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