Head to head

Huawei Nova Y72 vs Infinix Note 40 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Mar 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Huawei Nova Y72 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Huawei Nova Y72 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 59,999 against PKR 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 10.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 40 5G leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 40 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Huawei Nova Y72 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Huawei Nova Y72 costs PKR 5,000 less.
  • Huawei Nova Y72 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G charges 10.5W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 256 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.

Buy the Huawei Nova Y72 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

you care most about performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei Nova Y72 Infinix Note 40 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 59,999 Cheaper PKR 64,999
Design & build
Release date Launching in March, 2026 May 2024
Dimensions 168.3 × 77.7 × 8.9 mm 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm
Weight 207 g 185 g Better
Water resistance not have an official IP rating IP53, dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.75 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better
Panel type TFT LCD AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color,
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass.
Performance
Chipset Kirin 710A (14 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core 4 × Cortex-A73 @ 2.0 GHz 4 × Cortex-A53 @ 1.7 GHz Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G51 MP4 IMG BXM-8-256
Operating system EMUI 12 Google Play Services: Not supported (Huawei ecosystem) Android 14, XOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128 GB / 256 GB 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better
Card slot No microSD card support microSDXC
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), autofocus 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better
Video recording 1080p @ 30fps 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 22.5W wired fast charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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 Y72 or Infinix Note 40 5G?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Huawei Nova Y72 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 Y72 and Infinix Note 40 5G in Pakistan?

Huawei Nova Y72 is listed at PKR 59,999 and Infinix Note 40 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Huawei Nova Y72 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Huawei Nova Y72 or Infinix Note 40 5G?

Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Huawei Nova Y72 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Infinix Note 40 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei Nova Y72 or Infinix Note 40 5G?

Huawei Nova Y72 leads on battery. Huawei Nova Y72 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 40 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 22W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei Nova Y72 or Infinix Note 40 5G?

Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei Nova Y72 runs the Kirin 710A (14 nm) while Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.