Head to head

Infinix Note 40 5G vs Tecno Pova 8

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 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 5.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova 8 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 Tecno Pova 8 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 Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

you care most about camera, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Tecno Pova 8 if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G Tecno Pova 8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 69,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 March 5, 2026
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 165.7 × 78.5 × 8.8 mm
Weight 185 g Better 225 g
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.76 Inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better 1080 × 2344 Pixels (FHD+)
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, IPS LCD, 144Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 4 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G610 MC2
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 16, HiOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better 6GB / 8GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2)
Card slot microSDXC microSD Card (supports expansion)
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 50 MP Wide, PDAF Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera
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. 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po Non-removable 8000 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 10W Reverse Wired Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (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, Dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE v5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 Pova 8?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 40 5G and Tecno Pova 8 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Tecno Pova 8?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Tecno Pova 8?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Tecno Pova 8?

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).

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.