Head to head

Infinix Note 40 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 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 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 409,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 Q1 2026 (China first, Pakistan later via import)
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 162 × 76 × 9.3 mm
Weight 185 g Better ~225–235 g
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant IP68 dust and water resistant
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.8 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. 1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+) Better
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, LTPO AMOLED 1–120Hz adaptive HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Xiaomi Shield Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno (next-gen)
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
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 Better 50 MP, 1-inch sensor, OIS (Sony LYT/L-series) 50 MP, OIS, 5× optical zoom50 MP
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash 32 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. 8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps Dolby Vision HDR
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Si-Carbon ~5400 mAh (expected) Better
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB-C 3.2 / USB 4 (expected)

“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 Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 40 5G and Xiaomi 16 Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

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).

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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.