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Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition vs ZTE nubia A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 84,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition takes it by 28.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition leads

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

Battery & charging Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia A57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 48,500 less.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition charges 22.5W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition if…

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

Buy the ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 84,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 2024 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 164.3 × 74.5 × 8.1 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 190 g (6.70 oz) Better 193 g
Water resistance IP53 Dust and Splash Resistant IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type Curved AMOLED Display 10-bit color, Always-On Display, 93.8% screen-to-body ratio IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz + 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz) Octa-core
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 XOS 14 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB LPDDR5 Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2 Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No microSD Card Slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 108MP (Main, OIS) + 2MP (Macro) + AI Lens Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, AI Camera, Super Night Mode Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32MP Selfie Camera Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording Up to 2K @ 30fps (Rear), 1080p @ 30fps (Front) 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5000mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging 20W Wireless MagCharge Reverse Charging Reverse Wireless Charging Bypass Charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) with dual-band connectivity. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Under-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor 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 Pro 5G MLBB Edition or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 28.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. 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 Pro 5G MLBB Edition and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition is listed at PKR 84,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 48,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition 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 Pro 5G MLBB Edition or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G MLBB Edition carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively.

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

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

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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.