Head to head

Infinix Note 40 5G vs Tecno Pop 9

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 78 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Pop 9 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pop 9 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 11.6 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 Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pop 9 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pop 9 costs PKR 35,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G charges 18W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 384 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G has a 95 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 and memory & storage.

Buy the Tecno Pop 9 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G Tecno Pop 9
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 PKR 29,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 2024 November 2024
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 163.9 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm
Weight 185 g Better 188g
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant IP54 dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.67 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, IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Tempered Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Unisoc Tiger T615
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 14 Go Edition with HiOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better 3GB / 4GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better 64GB / 128GB
Card slot microSDXC microSD card support up to 1TB
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 13MP AI Camera Dual Flash HDR
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better 8MP Selfie Camera Dual Flash
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-Ion (Non-removable) 5000mAh
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging Better 15W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
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 5.0
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass (region dependent)
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG Support

“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 Tecno Pop 9?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Pop 9 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 Tecno Pop 9 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Tecno Pop 9 at PKR 29,999. That makes Tecno Pop 9 cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Tecno Pop 9?

Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Tecno Pop 9, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Tecno Pop 9?

Infinix Note 40 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pop 9 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Tecno Pop 9?

Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Tecno Pop 9 runs the Unisoc Tiger T615.

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.