{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-40-5g-vs-zte-nubia-neo-2/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T15:59:26+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 40 5G vs ZTE nubia Neo 2",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The ZTE nubia Neo 2 still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia Neo 2 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 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": 96.4,
                "overall": 81.3
            },
            "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 nubia Neo 2",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-neo-2",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-neo-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-29-2025-09_45_46-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 54999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-16T06:19:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 78.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 72.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2024-02 (Pakistan availability ~ early 2025 retail)",
                    "Dimensions": "166 × 76.1 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "208 g",
                    "Water resistance": "no official IP rating."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.72 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~392 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120 Hz refresh",
                    "Protection": "Standard glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T820 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×2.7 GHz Cortex-A76 + 3×2.3 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (upgradeable / region dependent)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB UFS",
                    "Card slot": "No dedicated microSD slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main + 2 MP depth",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-40-5g",
        "margin": 8.4,
        "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-nubia-neo-2": 56
                },
                "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-nubia-neo-2": 79
                },
                "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-nubia-neo-2": 78.3
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-5g": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-2": 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-nubia-neo-2": 50
                },
                "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": 96.4,
                    "zte-nubia-neo-2": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-neo-2"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia Neo 2 costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "ZTE nubia Neo 2 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 40 5G has a 58 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 nubia Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. ZTE nubia Neo 2 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 nubia Neo 2 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 2 at PKR 54,999. That makes ZTE nubia Neo 2 cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 5G or ZTE nubia Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on ZTE nubia Neo 2, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 5G or ZTE nubia Neo 2?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Neo 2 leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 2 a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 5G or ZTE nubia Neo 2?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) while ZTE nubia Neo 2 runs the Unisoc T820 (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}