Head to head

Infinix Note 40 5G vs  Realme 16

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 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 4.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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  Realme 16 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 Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

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

Buy the  Realme 16 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G  Realme 16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 86,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 Feb (2026)
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 158.3 × 75.1 × 8.1 mm
Weight 185 g 183 g Better
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant IP66-IP69K resistance
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.7 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better 1080 × 2392 pixels (Full HD+) ( ~401 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, OLED 240 Hz Up to ~1000 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. AGC DT-Star D+ tempered glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 16( realme UI 7.0)
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 50 MP main + 2 MP auxiliary
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash 50 MP Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. 4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps / 60fps Gyro-EIS (electronic stabilization)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 7000 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging 60 W wired 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/6e, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass
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  Realme 16?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 40 5G and  Realme 16 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or  Realme 16?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or  Realme 16?

 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.

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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.