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Infinix Note 40 5G vs Zinwa Q27

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 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Zinwa Q27 still wins on performance, 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 115,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 8.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Zinwa Q27 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 Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

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

  • Infinix Note 40 5G costs PKR 51,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • 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, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Zinwa Q27 if…

you care most about performance.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G Zinwa Q27
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 115,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 Q4 2026 (October–December 2026)
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm Not listed
Weight 185 g 180-200g (estimated) Better
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant No official IP rating announced
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 3.92 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better 1080 x 1240 pixels
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, AMOLED 60Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7300
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) 4 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.5 GHz 4 × Cortex-A55
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G615 MC2
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better 256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot microSDXC microSDXC supported
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 50 MP Main Camera Phase Detection Autofocus (Expected) LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus Face Detection Touch Focus Geo-tagging
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better 16 MP HDR Support
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. 4K @ 30fps (expected) 1080p @ 30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better Li-Po 3500mAh–4000mAh (not finalized)
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging 33W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Nano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC Yes Likely Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Optical Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C OTG supported

“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 Zinwa Q27?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.3 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Zinwa Q27 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 Zinwa Q27 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Zinwa Q27 at PKR 115,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 51,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or Zinwa Q27?

Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Zinwa Q27, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or Zinwa Q27?

Infinix Note 40 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Zinwa Q27 a 3500 mAh cell, with 33W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or Zinwa Q27?

Zinwa Q27 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while Zinwa Q27 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300.

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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.