Head to head

Infinix Note 40 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 82 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 40 5G still wins on 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 124,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro takes it by 4.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 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 60,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro charges 67W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 124,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 Released globally in March 2026.
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm
Weight 185 g Better 201.5 g
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant IP68 Dust and Water Resistance
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.59 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. 2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K) Better
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core up to 3.4GHz
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G720 MC8
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1
Card slot microSDXC No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better 20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery Better
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging 100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support

“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 X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.7 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 Poco X8 Pro in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 60,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm).

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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.