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Infinix Note 40 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance. The Infinix Note 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 459,999.

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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 18 Pro Max 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 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 395,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 3,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max charges 67W faster.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a 92 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 459,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 September 23, 2026
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 163.4 × 77.6 × 8.4 mm
Weight 185 g Better 235 g or 240 g
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant IP68 dust and water resistance.
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. 1208 × 2624 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, LTPO AMOLED, 68 billion colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (1×5.0 GHz + 3×4.6 GHz + 4×3.8 GHz),
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno GPU
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 12GB /16GB Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (possible top variant) Better
Card slot microSDXC No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Triple 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP — 200 MP wide (f/1.7, OIS, PDAF) + 200 MP periscope telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom) + 50 MP ultrawide (f/2.4, 102°). Leica optics, laser autofocus, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash. Better
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.88" sensor, PDAF, HDR, panorama. Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. 8K@30fps; 4K@30/60/120fps with HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR and 10-bit LOG; 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; 720p@1920fps; gyro-EIS. Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) non-removable battery 8500 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wireless charging 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, color spectrum sensor, UWB.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort

“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 18 Pro Max?

Infinix Note 40 5G and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max 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 18 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max at PKR 459,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 395,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max a 8500 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Xiaomi 18 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm).

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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.