Infinix Note 40 5G
Infinix
PKR 64,999
82/100 overall
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Infinix Note 40 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
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 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 against PKR 64,999.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Samsung
PKR 54,999
69/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedInfinix Note 40 5G takes it by 13.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G costs PKR 10,000 less.
- Infinix Note 40 5G charges 8W faster.
- Infinix Note 40 5G offers 6 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, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 40 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 64,999 | PKR 54,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 2024 | Q4 2024 (Pakistan availability varies by market) |
| Dimensions | 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm | 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Better | ~200 g |
| Water resistance | IP53, dust and splash resistant | None officially specified |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches Better | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better | 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) |
| Panel type | AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, | PLS LCD 90Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass. | Android 14 One UI Core 6 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 14, XOS 14 | Android 14 (One UI Core 6) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better | 64 GB / 128 GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC | microSDXC (dedicated) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better | 50 MP (wide) 2 MP (depth) |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better | 8 MP |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging Better | 25W wired |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light | Fingerprint (side-mounted) Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 OTG supported |
“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 A16 5G?
Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 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 A16 5G in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G at PKR 54,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A16 5G cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
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 A16 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
Infinix Note 40 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 25W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?
Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Samsung Galaxy A16 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm).
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