{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-40-pro-5g-vs-infinix-smart-9-hd/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T10:52:29+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs Infinix Smart 9 HD",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Smart 9 HD still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Smart 9 HD is the cheaper of the two at PKR 23,999 against PKR 87,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G",
            "slug": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-40-pro-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-12_21_45-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 87999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-04T04:55:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 60,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 34.6,
                "overall": 74.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "3D Curved AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300 nits Peak Brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors, 100% DCI-P3",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)",
                    "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 LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM.",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 2.2.",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera, 108MP Main + 2MP + 2MP, OIS, PDAF, 3× Lossless Superzoom, Triple-LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP, f/2.2, Wide, Fixed Focus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "2K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0"
                },
                "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": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Infinix Smart 9 HD",
            "slug": "infinix-smart-9-hd",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-smart-9-hd/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-4-2026-11_56_17-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 23999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-05T04:52:55+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.7 × 77.1 × 8.35 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G50",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (8× Cortex-A53 up to 2.2GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Go Edition), XOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "3GB / 4GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC (Expandable up to 2TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, f/1.9, AF Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Front LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W Wired Charging (USB Type-C 2.0), Reverse Wired Charging Supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-40-pro-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-pro-5g": 60,
                    "infinix-smart-9-hd": 56
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-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-pro-5g": 96,
                    "infinix-smart-9-hd": 74
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 69.6,
                    "infinix-smart-9-hd": 60.8
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 100,
                    "infinix-smart-9-hd": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 75,
                    "infinix-smart-9-hd": 25
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 34.6,
                    "infinix-smart-9-hd": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-smart-9-hd"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Smart 9 HD costs PKR 64,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G charges 35W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Infinix Smart 9 HD?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Infinix Smart 9 HD 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 Pro 5G and Infinix Smart 9 HD in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and Infinix Smart 9 HD at PKR 23,999. That makes Infinix Smart 9 HD cheaper by PKR 64,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Infinix Smart 9 HD?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Infinix Smart 9 HD, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Infinix Smart 9 HD?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Smart 9 HD a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 10W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Infinix Smart 9 HD?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Infinix Smart 9 HD runs the MediaTek Helio G50."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}