{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-40-5g-vs-zte-blade-a35e/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:03:15+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 40 5G vs ZTE Blade A35e",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE Blade A35e still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE Blade A35e is the cheaper of the two at PKR 15,999 against PKR 64,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 40 5G",
            "slug": "infinix-note-40-5g",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-40-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-11_29_46-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-03T06:46:35+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 60,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 32.3,
                "overall": 74.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm",
                    "Weight": "185 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53, dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels.",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "IMG BXM-8-256",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, XOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE Blade A35e",
            "slug": "zte-blade-a35e",
            "brand": "ZTE Mobile",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zte-mobile/zte-blade-a35e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-15-2026-11_52_23-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 15999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-15T07:01:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 64.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2025, September (launched in Pakistan October 2025)",
                    "Dimensions": "167.6 × 77.4 × 8.3–8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "181–190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.52 inches",
                    "Resolution": "576 × 1280 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc SC9863A",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "IMG8322",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Go Edition)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "2 GB (+4 GB extended)",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to 1 TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "8 MP Dual Camera with AI + LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer Compass Proximity (Fingerprint unclear or side mounted optional",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-40-5g",
        "margin": 10.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 60,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 54
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 96,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 74
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 66.6,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 60.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 100,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 87.5,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 32.3,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-a35e"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE Blade A35e costs PKR 49,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G charges 23W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 448 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G has a 100 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 40 5G or ZTE Blade A35e?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. ZTE Blade A35e can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 40 5G and ZTE Blade A35e in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and ZTE Blade A35e at PKR 15,999. That makes ZTE Blade A35e cheaper by PKR 49,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or ZTE Blade A35e?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 8 MP on ZTE Blade A35e, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or ZTE Blade A35e?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE Blade A35e a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 10W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or ZTE Blade A35e?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while ZTE Blade A35e runs the Unisoc SC9863A."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}