Head to head

Infinix Note 40 5G vs ZTE nubia A57

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 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 64,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 34.1 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 Infinix Note 40 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 28,500 less.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G charges 10.5W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 384 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, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 2024 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 185 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual 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
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 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 ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 34.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. ZTE nubia A57 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 A57 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 28,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

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 A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 40 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).

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