Head to head

Infinix Note 40 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16

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 81 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Samsung Galaxy A16 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 against PKR 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 7.3 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 Infinix Note 40 5G 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 Samsung Galaxy A16 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy A16 costs PKR 10,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G charges 8W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • 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 performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A16 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G Samsung Galaxy A16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 PKR 54,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 2024 Announced October 7, 2024; released October 25, 2024
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 No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.7 in
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better 1080 × 2340 px (~396 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, Super AMOLED 90Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 14 with One UI 6.1 (upgradable up to at least Android 16 / One UI 8)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better 6 GB or 8 GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better 128 GB or 256 GB
Card slot microSDXC microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 50 MP wide + 5 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better 13 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 Non-removable 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 SIM (Nano-SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.3
NFC Yes Yes (region-dependent)
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, compass, proximity, gyro
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy A16 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 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Samsung Galaxy A16 at PKR 54,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A16 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?

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, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Samsung Galaxy A16?

Infinix Note 40 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A16 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 25W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Samsung Galaxy A16?

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 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 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.