{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-40-5g-vs-tecno-pova-8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T14:17:02+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 40 5G vs Tecno Pova 8",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and memory & storage. The Tecno Pova 8 still wins on performance and battery & charging, 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 69,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 81.7
            },
            "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": "Tecno Pova 8",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-8",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-22-2026-09_11_40-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 69999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-09T06:15:55+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 71,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 87.1,
                "overall": 75.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 5, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "165.7 × 78.5 × 8.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "225 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.76 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2344 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 144Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 4 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G610 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HiOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2)",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card (supports expansion)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Wide, PDAF Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po Non-removable 8000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging, 10W Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-40-5g",
        "margin": 5.8,
        "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,
                    "tecno-pova-8": 71
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "tecno-pova-8": 79
                },
                "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,
                    "tecno-pova-8": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-8": 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,
                    "tecno-pova-8": 50
                },
                "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": 100,
                    "tecno-pova-8": 87.1
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 40 5G costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova 8 packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova 8 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.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 40 5G or Tecno Pova 8?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.8 points. It wins on camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Pova 8 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 Tecno Pova 8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Tecno Pova 8 at PKR 69,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Tecno Pova 8?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Pova 8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Tecno Pova 8?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 8 leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova 8 a 8000 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Tecno Pova 8?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Tecno Pova 8 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}