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Infinix Note 40 5G vs Vivo X500 Ultra

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 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Vivo X500 Ultra still wins on camera 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 364,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 11.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 40 5G leads

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

Camera Vivo X500 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Vivo X500 Ultra 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 300,000 less.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra charges 87W faster.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra has a 92 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G Vivo X500 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 364,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 September 30, 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight 185 g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.89 Inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) 3000Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 99% DCI-P3, 10-bit Color Depth
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno 850
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 17, OriginOS 7
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot microSDXC No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Triple Camera: 200 MP + 200 MP + 200 MP, LED Flash, Laser AF, ZEISS Optics, ZEISS T* Lens Coating, HDR, Panorama, 3D LUT Import Better
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, 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 Vivo X500 Ultra?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.2 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Vivo X500 Ultra 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 Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 300,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Vivo X500 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 33W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro.

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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.