Infinix Note 40 5G
Infinix
PKR 64,999
82/100 overall
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Infinix Note 40 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
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 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 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 119,999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17
Redmi
PKR 119,999
71/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedInfinix Note 40 5G takes it by 10.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Infinix Note 40 5G costs PKR 55,000 less.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 packs a 2,700 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 charges 12W faster.
- Infinix Note 40 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 256 GB more storage.
- Infinix Note 40 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…
you care most about camera, memory & storage and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 if…
you care most about battery & charging.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 40 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 64,999 Cheaper | PKR 119,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 2024 | 27 August 2026 |
| Dimensions | 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm | 169.70 × 79.14 × 8.45 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Better | 224 g |
| Water resistance | IP53, dust and splash resistant | IP65 — dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches | 6.99-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better | 1080 × 2396 pixels |
| Panel type | AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate, 1800 nits peak brightness |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass. | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core, 2 × Cortex-A78 up to 2.3GHz + 6 × Cortex-A55 up to 1.95GHz |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | Adreno 613 |
| Operating system | Android 14, XOS 14 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better | 6GB / 8GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | microSDXC | microSDXC (possibly shared SIM slot) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better | 50MP, f/1.8, PDAF, AI Dual Camera, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better | 16MP, f/2.0, HDR, AI Portrait, Beauty Mode |
| Video recording | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps, slow-motion video. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh | 7700mAh, non-removable, Li-Po. 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, 5G support. |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light | Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, electronic compass, virtual proximity sensor, IR blaster. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Redmi Note 17?
Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.5 points. It wins on camera, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 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 Note 17 in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 at PKR 119,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 55,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?
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 Redmi Note 17, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 a 7700 mAh cell, with 33W and 45W wired charging respectively.
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