Head to head

Infinix Note 40 5G vs Xiaomi 16

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 82 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Infinix Note 40 5G still wins on value for money, 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 259,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 takes it by 7.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 leads

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

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 16 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 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 195,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 16 packs a 1,800 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 charges 67W faster.
  • Xiaomi 16 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 16 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 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G Xiaomi 16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 259,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 September 2026
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm (rumored)
Weight 185 g Approximately 185–195 g
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (rumored)
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.36-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. 1200 x 2670 pixels (~460 PPI) Better
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Xiaomi Shield Glass protection.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2× Prime cores + 6× Performance cores, up to 4.4 GHz)
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS storage Better
Card slot microSDXC No microSD support
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 50MP Main Sensor 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Telephoto/Macro Lens
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash 32MP Front Camera (rumored)
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 6800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion Better
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wired & reverse wireless charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (expected)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support

“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?

Xiaomi 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.6 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Infinix Note 40 5G 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 Xiaomi 16 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi 16 at PKR 259,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 195,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Xiaomi 16 leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 a 6800 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively.

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

Xiaomi 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Xiaomi 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (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.