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Infinix Note 40 5G vs OnePlus 9E

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 5G and the OnePlus 9E finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. OnePlus 9E leads on performance. The OnePlus 9E is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance OnePlus 9E 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 OnePlus 9E leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money OnePlus 9E leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • OnePlus 9E costs PKR 35,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
  • OnePlus 9E charges 32W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G has a 60 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

you care most about camera and memory & storage.

Buy the OnePlus 9E if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G OnePlus 9E
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 PKR 29,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 2024 March 2021 (China)
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 159.9 × 73.9 × 8.1 mm
Weight 185 g Better 189 g
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant no official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.55 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better 1080 × 2400 pixels (~402 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Kryo 585 + 3×2.42 GHz + 4×1.8 GHz)
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno 650
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 11, OxygenOS (upgradable)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 8 GB / 12 GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better 128 GB / 256 GB
Card slot microSDXC No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better • 48 MP wide (IMX586, f/1.8) • 16 MP ultra-wide • 2 MP monochrome
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better 16 MP wide
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging 65W wired fast charging (Warp Charge) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.1
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, 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, Infinix Note 40 5G or OnePlus 9E?

Infinix Note 40 5G and OnePlus 9E finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Infinix Note 40 5G and OnePlus 9E in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and OnePlus 9E at PKR 29,999. That makes OnePlus 9E cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or OnePlus 9E?

Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 48 MP on OnePlus 9E, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or OnePlus 9E?

OnePlus 9E leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and OnePlus 9E a 4500 mAh cell, with 33W and 65W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or OnePlus 9E?

OnePlus 9E is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while OnePlus 9E runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7 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.