Head to head

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs Realme 16x

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 80 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Realme 16x still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme 16x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 69,999 against PKR 87,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G takes it by 12.2 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 Level

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 Realme 16x leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Realme 16x costs PKR 18,000 less.
  • Realme 16x packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G offers 10 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G has a 58 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, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Realme 16x if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G Realme 16x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 87,999 PKR 69,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 2024 Late 2026 (unofficial)
Dimensions 164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm Not listed
Weight 190 g Not listed
Water resistance IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant Not specified
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels Better 720 × 1604 pixels
Panel type 3D Curved AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300 nits Peak Brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors, 100% DCI-P3 IPS LCD
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Not listed
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14, Android 15 (expected at launch)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM. Better 6 GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2. Better 128 GB
Card slot No Yes (microSD card support )
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera, 108MP Main + 2MP + 2MP, OIS, PDAF, 3× Lossless Superzoom, Triple-LED Flash Better 50 MP main 8 MP secondary 2 MP tertiary Flash: LED
Selfie camera 32MP, f/2.2, Wide, Fixed Focus, HDR Better 8 MP single sensor
Video recording 2K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p @ 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh 6000 mAh (non-removable) Better
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0 Not listed
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, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass. Side-mounted scanner Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB-C v2.0

“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 16x?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. Realme 16x 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 Realme 16x in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and Realme 16x at PKR 69,999. That makes Realme 16x cheaper by PKR 18,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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 16x, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Realme 16x?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Realme 16x runs the MediaTek Dimensity.

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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.