{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-40-5g-vs-xiaomi-18-pro/", "generated": "2026-10-16T22:21:38+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Infinix Note 40 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro", "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 5G and the Xiaomi 18 Pro finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance. The Infinix Note 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 349,999.", "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 18 Pro", "slug": "xiaomi-18-pro", "brand": "Xiaomi", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-18-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-27-2026-11_21_34-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 349999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-09-27T06:35:13+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 70, "camera": 98, "battery": 95, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 21, "overall": 83.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 2026.", "Dimensions": "151.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm", "Weight": "203 g", "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.4 inches", "Resolution": "1120 × 2436 pixels", "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors 120Hz adaptive Up to 4000 nits HDR10+", "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (2nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Oryon cores up to 5.0GHz + 6 × Oryon cores up to 4.0GHz", "GPU": "Adreno 845", "Operating system": "Android 16 (HyperOS 4)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "Triple 200MP + 200MP + 50MP, Leica, PDAF, OIS, 3.2× optical zoom, Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, Panorama", "Selfie camera": "50MP, f/2.2, PDAF, HDR, Panorama", "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR, Dolby Vision." }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh non-removable", "Wired charging": "100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wireless." }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot", "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light, Hall Sensor, Laser Focus Sensor, UWB", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 1.6, "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-18-pro": 70 }, "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro" }, { "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-18-pro": 98 }, "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro" }, { "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-18-pro": 95 }, "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "infinix-note-40-5g": 100, "xiaomi-18-pro": 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-18-pro": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-18-pro" }, { "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-18-pro": 21 }, "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Infinix Note 40 5G costs PKR 285,000 less.", "Xiaomi 18 Pro packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi 18 Pro charges 67W faster.", "Xiaomi 18 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Xiaomi 18 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage.", "Xiaomi 18 Pro has a 92 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi 18 Pro?", "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G and Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 18 Pro in Pakistan?", "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi 18 Pro at PKR 349,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 285,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi 18 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 18 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi 18 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi 18 Pro?", "answer": "Xiaomi 18 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Xiaomi 18 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (2nm)." } ], "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/)." }