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Infinix Note 40 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A27

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 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy A27 still wins on camera, 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 7.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy A27 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 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.
  • 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, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A27 if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G Samsung Galaxy A27
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 86,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 March 2026
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm Not listed
Weight 185 g Not listed
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.7 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better 1080 × 2400 pixels (~393 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Exynos (unspecified model)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) 2.4 GHz Octa-core
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 16, OneUI 8.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 12 GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better 256 GB
Card slot microSDXC microSDXC (shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better Triple: 50 MP (wide, PDAF, OIS) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro), LED flash
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. 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
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 Fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Nano-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/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE v5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Fingerprint
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 A27?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.9 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A27 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 A27 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Samsung Galaxy A27 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 Samsung Galaxy A27?

Samsung Galaxy A27 scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Samsung Galaxy A27, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Samsung Galaxy A27?

Infinix Note 40 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A27 a 5000 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Samsung Galaxy A27?

Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Samsung Galaxy A27 runs the Exynos (unspecified model).

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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.