Head to head

Infinix Note 40 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi R70

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 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Xiaomi Redmi R70 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi R70 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 63,999 against PKR 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 11.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 40 5G leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 40 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi R70 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 40 5G 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

  • Xiaomi Redmi R70 costs PKR 1,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi R70 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G charges 18W 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 95 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, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi R70 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G Xiaomi Redmi R70
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 PKR 63,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 2024 April 24, 2026
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 171.56 x 79.47 x 8.15 mm
Weight 185 g Better 210 g
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, IPS LCD, 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Unisoc T8300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G57
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot microSDXC microSDXC (expandable)
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 13 MP, Wide LED Flash HDR
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better 8 MP HDR Face Unlock
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 Li-Po 6000 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging Better 15W Wired Fast Charging, 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE v5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass (Magnetometer), 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 Redmi R70?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Redmi R70 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 R70 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Redmi R70 at PKR 63,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi R70 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi R70?

Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Redmi R70, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi R70?

Xiaomi Redmi R70 leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi R70 a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Xiaomi Redmi R70?

Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi R70 runs the Unisoc T8300 (6nm).

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.