{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-40-5g-vs-xiaomi-16-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T22:30:57+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 40 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 5G and the Xiaomi 16 Ultra finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads on performance. The Infinix Note 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 409,999.",
    "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": "Xiaomi 16 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-16-ultra",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-16-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-4-2026-12_02_42-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 409999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-04T07:07:42+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 71,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 85.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 17.6,
                "overall": 81.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Q1 2026 (China first, Pakistan later via import)",
                    "Dimensions": "162 × 76 × 9.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "~225–235 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 1–120Hz adaptive HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno (next-gen)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (HyperOS 3)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, 1-inch sensor, OIS (Sony LYT/L-series) 50 MP, OIS, 5× optical zoom50 MP",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps Dolby Vision HDR"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si-Carbon ~5400 mAh (expected)",
                    "Wired charging": "90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB-C 3.2 / USB 4 (expected)"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.2,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 60,
                    "xiaomi-16-ultra": 71
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-16-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-16-ultra": 85.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-16-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-16-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-16-ultra": 17.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 40 5G costs PKR 345,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Ultra packs a 400 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Ultra charges 57W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G and Xiaomi 16 Ultra finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 40 5G and Xiaomi 16 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi 16 Ultra at PKR 409,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 345,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 16 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Ultra a 5400 mAh cell, with 33W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Xiaomi 16 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}