{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-40-5g-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8-power/",
    "generated": "2026-09-20T15:21:02+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 40 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Power",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 5G and the Xiaomi Poco X8 Power finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 40 5G leads on performance. The Infinix Note 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 99,999.",
    "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 Poco X8 Power",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8-power/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-10_57_28-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 99999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-01T06:16:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 69.3,
                "overall": 83.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 4, 2026 (expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 x 78.3 x 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "229.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz HDR10+, 3500 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4× 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4× 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 812",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide) + 8 MP (Ultrawide), OIS, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, Wide, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 10000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.7,
        "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-poco-x8-power": 57
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "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-poco-x8-power": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power"
            },
            {
                "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-poco-x8-power": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 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-poco-x8-power": 87.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-poco-x8-power": 69.3
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 40 5G costs PKR 35,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power packs a 5,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power charges 67W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power 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 Poco X8 Power in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power at PKR 99,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8 Power, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power a 10000 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 Power runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}