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Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs Infinix Smart 9

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Smart 9 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Smart 9 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 26,999 against PKR 87,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G takes it by 7.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G 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 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Smart 9 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Smart 9 costs PKR 61,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G charges 35W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G offers 8 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.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G if…

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

Buy the Infinix Smart 9 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G Infinix Smart 9
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 87,999 PKR 26,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 2024 19 September 2024
Dimensions 164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm 165.7 × 77.1 × 8.4 mm
Weight 190 g 188 g Better
Water resistance IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch Better 6.7 Inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels Better 720 × 1600 Pixels (HD+)
Panel type 3D Curved AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300 nits Peak Brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors, 100% DCI-P3 IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Not Officially Specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G81
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 × 1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14, Android 14 (Go Edition) with XOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM. Better 3GB / 4GB (Up to 8GB)
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2. Better 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot No Yes, Dedicated microSDXC slot (expandable)
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera, 108MP Main + 2MP + 2MP, OIS, PDAF, 3× Lossless Superzoom, Triple-LED Flash Better 13 MP, f/1.9, Wide, Auto Focus 0.08 MP AI Auxiliary Lens Ring LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode
Selfie camera 32MP, f/2.2, Wide, Fixed Focus, HDR Better 8 MP LED Flash HDR AI Beauty Portrait Mode Face Unlock
Video recording 2K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0 Better 10W Wired Charging, USB Type-C 2.0, Reverse Wired Charging Supported.
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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band
Bluetooth 5.2 v5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass. Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support

“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 or Infinix Smart 9?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Infinix Smart 9 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 and Infinix Smart 9 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and Infinix Smart 9 at PKR 26,999. That makes Infinix Smart 9 cheaper by PKR 61,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Infinix Smart 9?

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

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Infinix Smart 9?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Infinix Smart 9 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 10W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Infinix Smart 9?

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 runs the MediaTek Helio G81.

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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.