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Infinix Note 40 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on performance. The Infinix Note 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 179,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

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 115,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus charges 57W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 92 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 179,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 Expected 2026
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm Not listed
Weight 185 g Not listed
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83 in Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. 1220 × 2772 px (approx.) Better
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Dragon Crystal
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2.8 GHz)
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno 810
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 16 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 12 GB / 16 GB Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better
Card slot microSDXC No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary Better
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash 32 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. Up to 4K @ 60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging 90W wired fast charge + 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/6e, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, 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 Note 16 Pro Plus?

Infinix Note 40 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus 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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 40 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 115,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus a 7500 mAh cell, with 33W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

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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.