Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G
Infinix
PKR 87,999
78/100 overall
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Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16
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 78 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Samsung Galaxy A16 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 against PKR 87,999.
Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung
PKR 54,999
74/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedInfinix Note 40 Pro 5G takes it by 3.7 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Samsung Galaxy A16 costs PKR 33,000 less.
- Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G charges 20W faster.
- Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G offers 8 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 performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A16 if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy A16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 87,999 | PKR 54,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | March 2024 | Announced October 7, 2024; released October 25, 2024 |
| Dimensions | 164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm | 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Better | 200 g |
| Water resistance | IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant | No official IP rating |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78-inch Better | 6.7 in |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2436 pixels Better | 1080 × 2340 px (~396 ppi) |
| Panel type | 3D Curved AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300 nits Peak Brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors, 100% DCI-P3 | Super AMOLED 90Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) | MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 14, XOS 14, | Android 14 with One UI 6.1 (upgradable up to at least Android 16 / One UI 8) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM. Better | 6 GB or 8 GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB UFS 2.2. | 128 GB or 256 GB |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Triple Camera, 108MP Main + 2MP + 2MP, OIS, PDAF, 3× Lossless Superzoom, Triple-LED Flash Better | 50 MP wide + 5 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro |
| Selfie camera | 32MP, f/2.2, Wide, Fixed Focus, HDR Better | 13 MP |
| Video recording | 2K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0 Better | 25W wired |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby | Dual SIM (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 (region-dependent) |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass. | Fingerprint (side), accelerometer, compass, proximity, gyro |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
“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 Samsung Galaxy A16?
Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy A16 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 Samsung Galaxy A16 in Pakistan?
Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and Samsung Galaxy A16 at PKR 54,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A16 cheaper by PKR 33,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Samsung Galaxy A16?
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 Samsung Galaxy A16, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Samsung Galaxy A16?
Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A16 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 25W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Samsung Galaxy A16?
Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Samsung Galaxy A16 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm).
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