Head to head

Infinix Note 40 5G vs Xiaomi Black Shark 6

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 82 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 40 5G still wins on camera and 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 97,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 takes it by 5.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Black Shark 6 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 Black Shark 6 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

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 33,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 charges 87W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G has a 44 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Black Shark 6 if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G Xiaomi Black Shark 6
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 97,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 late 2025
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm Not listed
Weight 185 g Not listed
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant Not specified
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better 1080 × 2400 pixels ( ~395 PPI)
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, OLED
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno 740
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 13 ( MIUI 13)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 8 GB/12 GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 128 GB/512 GB
Card slot microSDXC No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP (triple) LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better 16 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po, non-removable 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging 120 W Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.2 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive)
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.9 points. It wins on performance and battery & charging. 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 Black Shark 6 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 at PKR 97,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 33,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Xiaomi Black Shark 6, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

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

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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.