Head to head

Infinix Note 40 5G vs Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 43,999 against PKR 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 12.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 40 5G 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 Poco C81 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro costs PKR 21,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G charges 18W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 384 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 PKR 43,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 2024 Around mid-2026
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm Not listed
Weight 185 g Not listed
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant No official IP certification
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better 720 × 1600 pixels (~254 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 120 Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Unisoc T7250 (4G)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-Core
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 15 OS
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better 4 GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot microSDXC microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better Dual camera setup: • Primary: 50 MP • Auxiliary lens LED Flash
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better 13 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. 1080p @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging Better 15W
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE v5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass (Magnetometer) Proximity Sensor (virtual)
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“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 Poco C81 Pro?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro 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 Poco C81 Pro in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro at PKR 43,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?

Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?

Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro runs the Unisoc T7250 (4G).

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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.