Head to head

Infinix Note 40 5G vs ZTE Nubia A36

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 76 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE Nubia A36 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE Nubia A36 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 19,999 against PKR 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 12.5 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 Infinix Note 40 5G 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 ZTE Nubia A36 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE Nubia A36 costs PKR 45,000 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 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, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Buy the ZTE Nubia A36 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G ZTE Nubia A36
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 PKR 19,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 2024 2024 (Pakistan availability varies)
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 163.6 × 75.0 × 8.6 mm
Weight 185 g Better ≈195 g
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.6 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better 720 × 1612 pixels (~267 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, IPS LCD
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Unisoc SC9863A
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 + 4×1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 IMG8322
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 13 (Go Edition)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better 4 GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better 64 GB
Card slot microSDXC microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 13 MP wide
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better 5 MP
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 Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging Better 10W wired
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 b/g/n
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.0
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Accelerometer, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 ZTE Nubia A36?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. ZTE Nubia A36 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 ZTE Nubia A36 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and ZTE Nubia A36 at PKR 19,999. That makes ZTE Nubia A36 cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or ZTE Nubia A36?

Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 13 MP on ZTE Nubia A36, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or ZTE Nubia A36?

Infinix Note 40 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE Nubia A36 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 10W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or ZTE Nubia A36?

Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while ZTE Nubia A36 runs the Unisoc SC9863A.

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.