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Infinix Note 40 5G vs ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 82 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 40 5G still wins on value for money, 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 249,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra takes it by 8.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

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

Camera ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra 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 185,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra packs a 2,100 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra charges 57W faster.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra has a 92 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 249,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 September 16, 2026
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 162.1 × 75.7 × 7.6 mm
Weight 185 g Better 208 g
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant IP68/IP69-rated protection.
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.78 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. 1260 × 2800 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, LTPO OLED 144Hz 10-bit, 1 billion colors Up to 4,500 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Not reliably specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core Qualcomm Oryon, up to 4.6 GHz
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 16 Nebula AIOS 2
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot microSDXC No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 200MP + 50MP Ultra-wide + 64MP Periscope Telephoto, OIS Better
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash 32MP OIS, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Image Master
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. 4K video recording, OIS, EIS, AI video processing.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po / Silicon-Carbon 7100 mAh, non-removable Better
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless charging, reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, tri-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz), 2×2 MIMO.
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light sensor, infrared sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, 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 NaviX Ultra?

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Infinix Note 40 5G 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 NaviX Ultra in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra at PKR 249,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 185,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 200 MP on ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

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

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra a 7100 mAh cell, with 33W and 90W wired charging respectively.

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

ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while ZTE nubia NaviX Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm).

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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.