{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-40-5g-vs-tcl-k70-se/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:48:36+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 40 5G vs TCL K70 SE",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 59 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The TCL K70 SE still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The TCL K70 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 64,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 40 5G",
            "slug": "infinix-note-40-5g",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-40-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-11_29_46-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-03T06:46:35+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 60,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 67.7,
                "overall": 78.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm",
                    "Weight": "185 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53, dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels.",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "IMG BXM-8-256",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, XOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "TCL K70 SE",
            "slug": "tcl-k70-se",
            "brand": "TCL Mobiles",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tcl-mobiles/tcl-k70-se/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-19-2026-11_37_06-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-20T03:41:55+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 48,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 37.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 58.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "165.9 x 76.6 x 9.35 mm",
                    "Weight": "150g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 dust & splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.56 inches / 6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "540 x 1210 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G50 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 4× Cortex-A53 @ 2.2GHz 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "5MP LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "2MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 3000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer Proximity Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-40-5g",
        "margin": 19.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 60,
                    "tcl-k70-se": 48
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 96,
                    "tcl-k70-se": 74
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 66.6,
                    "tcl-k70-se": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 100,
                    "tcl-k70-se": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 87.5,
                    "tcl-k70-se": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 67.7,
                    "tcl-k70-se": 100
                },
                "leader": "tcl-k70-se"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TCL K70 SE costs PKR 35,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G charges 23W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 448 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G has a 103 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 40 5G or TCL K70 SE?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. TCL K70 SE can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 40 5G and TCL K70 SE in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and TCL K70 SE at PKR 29,999. That makes TCL K70 SE cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or TCL K70 SE?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 5 MP on TCL K70 SE, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or TCL K70 SE?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and TCL K70 SE a 3000 mAh cell, with 33W and 10W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or TCL K70 SE?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while TCL K70 SE runs the MediaTek Helio G50 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}