Infinix Note 40 5G
Infinix
PKR 64,999
82/100 overall
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Infinix Note 40 5G vs Xiaomi Poco M8x
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 82 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on battery & charging, 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 79,999.
Xiaomi Poco M8x
Poco
PKR 79,999
69/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedInfinix Note 40 5G takes it by 13.2 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Note 40 5G costs PKR 15,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 12W faster.
- Infinix Note 40 5G offers 6 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, memory & storage and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…
you care most about battery & charging.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 40 5G | Xiaomi Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 64,999 Cheaper | PKR 79,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 2024 | August 21, 2026. |
| Dimensions | 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm | 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Better | 232 g |
| Water resistance | IP53, dust and splash resistant | IP64, dust and splash resistant. |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches | 6.9-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better | 720 × 1600 pixels |
| Panel type | AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, | IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass. | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | octa-core |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | Adreno 613 |
| Operating system | Android 14, XOS 14 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better | 4GB/6GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better | 128GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC | microSD expandable |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| 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 | 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better |
| Wired charging | 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging | 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby | Dual 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, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 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 M8x?
Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 M8x in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?
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 M8x, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?
Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?
Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm).
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