Infinix Note 40 5G
Infinix
PKR 64,999
76/100 overall
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Infinix Note 40 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi A5
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 76 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 against PKR 64,999.
Xiaomi Redmi A5
Redmi
PKR 22,999
66/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedInfinix Note 40 5G takes it by 9.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 42,000 less.
- Infinix Note 40 5G charges 15W 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 76 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, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 40 5G | Xiaomi Redmi A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 64,999 | PKR 22,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 2024 | March 2024 (official) |
| Dimensions | 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm | 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Better | 193 g |
| Water resistance | IP53, dust and splash resistant | Not rated |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches | 6.88 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better | 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi) |
| Panel type | AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass. | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) | MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Operating system | Android 14, XOS 14 | Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better | 4 GB / 6 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 | 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better | 8 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 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging Better | 18W wired |
| 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 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C |
“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 Redmi A5?
Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Redmi A5 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 Redmi A5 in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 42,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi A5?
Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Xiaomi Redmi A5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi A5?
Infinix Note 40 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi A5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi A5?
Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi A5 runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm).
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