{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-40-5g-vs-realme-16/", "generated": "2026-10-15T10:55:22+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Infinix Note 40 5G vs  Realme 16", "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, memory & storage and value for money. The  Realme 16 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 86,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Infinix Note 40 5G", "slug": "infinix-note-40-5g", "brand": "Infinix", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-40-5g/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-11_29_46-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 64999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-09-03T06:46:35+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 60, "camera": 96, "battery": 66.6, "display": 100, "memory": 87.5, "value": 100, "overall": 81.7 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "May 2024", "Dimensions": "165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm", "Weight": "185 g", "Water resistance": "IP53, dust and splash resistant" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78 inches", "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels.", "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color,", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass." }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm)", "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 / 12GB LPDDR4X", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2", "Card slot": "microSDXC" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama", "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash", "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video." }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } }, { "name": " Realme 16", "slug": "realme-16", "brand": "Realme", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-16/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-18-2026-12_14_18-PM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 86999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-18T07:18:23+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 59, "camera": 87, "battery": 85, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 72.9, "overall": 77.2 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Feb (2026)", "Dimensions": "158.3 × 75.1 × 8.1 mm", "Weight": "183 g", "Water resistance": "IP66-IP69K resistance" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 inches", "Resolution": "1080 × 2392 pixels (Full HD+) ( ~401 ppi)", "Panel type": "OLED 240 Hz Up to ~1000 nits", "Protection": "AGC DT-Star D+ tempered glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo", "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 16( realme UI 7.0)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB", "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP main + 2 MP auxiliary", "Selfie camera": "50 MP", "Video recording": "4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps / 60fps Gyro-EIS (electronic stabilization)" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 7000 mAh", "Wired charging": "60 W wired" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass", "USB": "USB Type-C" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "infinix-note-40-5g", "margin": 4.5, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "infinix-note-40-5g": 60, "realme-16": 59 }, "leader": null }, { "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": { "infinix-note-40-5g": 96, "realme-16": 87 }, "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "infinix-note-40-5g": 66.6, "realme-16": 85 }, "leader": "realme-16" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "infinix-note-40-5g": 100, "realme-16": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "infinix-note-40-5g": 87.5, "realme-16": 62.5 }, "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "infinix-note-40-5g": 100, "realme-16": 72.9 }, "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Infinix Note 40 5G costs PKR 22,000 less.", " Realme 16 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.", " Realme 16 charges 27W faster.", "Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 256 GB more storage.", "Infinix Note 40 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 40 5G or  Realme 16?", "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.5 points. It wins on camera, memory & storage and value for money.  Realme 16 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 Infinix Note 40 5G and  Realme 16 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and  Realme 16 at PKR 86,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 22,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or  Realme 16?", "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on  Realme 16, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or  Realme 16?", "answer": " Realme 16 leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and  Realme 16 a 7000 mAh cell, with 33W and 60W wired charging respectively." } ], "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/)." }