Head to head

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs  Realme 16

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G and the  Realme 16 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G leads on camera. The  Realme 16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 86,999 against PKR 87,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Level

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  Realme 16 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 Pro 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  •  Realme 16 costs PKR 1,000 less.
  •  Realme 16 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.
  •  Realme 16 charges 15W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G if…

you care most about camera and memory & storage.

Buy the  Realme 16 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G  Realme 16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 87,999 PKR 86,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 2024 Feb (2026)
Dimensions 164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm 158.3 × 75.1 × 8.1 mm
Weight 190 g 183 g Better
Water resistance IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant IP66-IP69K resistance
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch Better 6.7 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels Better 1080 × 2392 pixels (Full HD+) ( ~401 ppi)
Panel type 3D Curved AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300 nits Peak Brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors, 100% DCI-P3 OLED 240 Hz Up to ~1000 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass AGC DT-Star D+ tempered glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14, Android 16( realme UI 7.0)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM. Better 8 GB / 12 GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2. 128 GB / 256 GB
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera, 108MP Main + 2MP + 2MP, OIS, PDAF, 3× Lossless Superzoom, Triple-LED Flash Better 50 MP main + 2 MP auxiliary
Selfie camera 32MP, f/2.2, Wide, Fixed Focus, HDR 50 MP Better
Video recording 2K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps 4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps / 60fps Gyro-EIS (electronic stabilization)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 7000 mAh Better
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0 60 W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass. Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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  Realme 16?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G and  Realme 16 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G and  Realme 16 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and  Realme 16 at PKR 86,999. That makes  Realme 16 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or  Realme 16?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on  Realme 16, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or  Realme 16?

 Realme 16 leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and  Realme 16 a 7000 mAh cell, with 45W and 60W 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.