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Infinix Note 40 5G vs Motorola Moto G Play (2026)

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 47,999 against PKR 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 11.9 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 Level

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 Motorola Moto G Play (2026) leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Motorola Moto G Play (2026) costs PKR 17,000 less.
  • Motorola Moto G Play (2026) packs a 200 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G charges 15W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 448 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G has a 76 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

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

Buy the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 PKR 47,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 2024 November 2025
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 167.15 × 76.4 × 8.44 mm
Weight 185 g Better 202g
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant IP52
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.7 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better 720 x 1604 pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, LCD 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 4GB ( Up to 12GB RAM Boost )
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better 64GB
Card slot microSDXC microSD card support up to 1TB
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 32MP PDAF autofocus HDR Portrait mode LED flash
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better 8MP HDR Face Beauty
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. 1080p
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging Better 18W TurboPower fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Gyroscope Compass (Magnetometer)
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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, Infinix Note 40 5G or Motorola Moto G Play (2026)?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. Motorola Moto G Play (2026) 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 Infinix Note 40 5G and Motorola Moto G Play (2026) in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Motorola Moto G Play (2026) at PKR 47,999. That makes Motorola Moto G Play (2026) cheaper by PKR 17,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Motorola Moto G Play (2026)?

Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Motorola Moto G Play (2026), though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Motorola Moto G Play (2026)?

Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Motorola Moto G Play (2026) runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm).

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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.