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Infinix Note 40 5G vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro

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 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, memory & storage and value for money. The ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro still wins on battery & charging, 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 79,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 5G takes it by 3.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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 ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

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

  • Infinix Note 40 5G costs PKR 15,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro charges 47W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 40 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 5G if…

you care most about camera, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 5G ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 79,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 April 2026
Dimensions 165.51 × 75.93 × 7.91 mm 163.3 × 77.2 × 8.2 mm
Weight 185 g Better 198g
Water resistance IP53, dust and splash resistant IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.8-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels. Better FHD+ resolution (1080 × 2400 pixels)
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, Multitouch 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits peak brightness, 10-bit color, AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass. Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 ARM Mali-G57 GPU
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 16, MyOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better 256GB
Card slot microSDXC No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS + 2 MP + 2 MP, Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 50MP Wide Camera 2MP Depth/Auxiliary Sensor PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, Dual-LED Flash Better 16MP Selfie Camera
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, Dual Video. 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon Lithium-Ion), Non-Removable 6000mAh Better
Wired charging 33W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wired charging, reverse wireless charging 80W wired fast charging, bypass charging supported Better
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 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, Z-axis linear motor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Neo 5 Pro?

Infinix Note 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.3 points. It wins on camera, memory & storage and value for money. ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro 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 Neo 5 Pro in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro at PKR 79,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 5G cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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

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

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 80W wired charging respectively.

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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.