Head to head

Infinix Note 40 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M57

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 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy M57 still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy M57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 59,999 against PKR 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 3.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy M57 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Samsung Galaxy M57 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 M57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy M57 costs PKR 5,000 less.
  • Samsung Galaxy M57 charges 12W 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 memory & storage.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M57 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G Samsung Galaxy M57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 PKR 59,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 2024 August–September 2026
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 161.7 x 77.4 x 7.8 mm
Weight 185 g Approximately 180–190g Better
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant Not officially confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.7 Inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better 1080 x 2400 Pixels
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Exynos 1480 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-Core
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Xclipse 530
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 16 One UI 8
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better 8GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better 128GB / 256GB
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 50MP Main Camera (OIS) 8MP Ultra-Wide 2MP Macro LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better 12MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. 4K video recording @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po, Non-removable 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging 45W Wired Fast Charging 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/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE v5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Under-display fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity 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 M57?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.3 points. It wins on memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy M57 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 M57 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Samsung Galaxy M57 at PKR 59,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M57 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Samsung Galaxy M57?

Samsung Galaxy M57 scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Samsung Galaxy M57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Samsung Galaxy M57?

Samsung Galaxy M57 leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy M57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W 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.