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Infinix Note 40 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A08

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 80 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Samsung Galaxy A08 still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A08 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 44,999 against PKR 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 8.1 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 Samsung Galaxy A08 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 Samsung Galaxy A08 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy A08 costs PKR 20,000 less.
  • Samsung Galaxy A08 packs a 830 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G charges 8W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 384 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 Infinix Note 40 5G if…

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

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A08 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G Samsung Galaxy A08
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 PKR 44,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 2024 Expected October 15, 2026
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 167.4 × 76.3 × 8.0 mm (Expected)
Weight 185 g Better 195 g (Expected)
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant IP54 (Expected)
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.7-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better 720 × 1600 Pixels, ~262 PPI Density
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, PLS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Corning Gorilla Glass (Expected)
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core up to 2.2GHz
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 17, One UI
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better 4GB / 8GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better 64GB / 128GB
Card slot microSDXC Expandable via microSDXC
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera, LED Flash, PDAF, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better 8 MP, f/2.0, HDR
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. 1080p@30fps (Rear & Front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 5,830 mAh (Rated), 6,000 mAh (Typical), 25W Fast Charging, Non-Removable Li-Po Battery Better
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging Better 25W Fast Charging (Wired)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
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 Samsung Galaxy A08?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy A08 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 Samsung Galaxy A08 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Samsung Galaxy A08 at PKR 44,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A08 cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Samsung Galaxy A08?

Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Samsung Galaxy A08, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Samsung Galaxy A08?

Samsung Galaxy A08 leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A08 a 5830 mAh cell, with 33W and 25W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Samsung Galaxy A08?

Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Samsung Galaxy A08 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (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.