{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-40-pro-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-m17e/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T10:54:44+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M17e",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Samsung Galaxy M17e still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is the cheaper of the two at PKR 46,999 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": 61.7,
                "overall": 76.9
            },
            "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": "Samsung Galaxy M17e",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m17e",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m17e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-09_53_55-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 46999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-09T04:57:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 76.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 71.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "167.4 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1600 Pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "PLS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (One UI 8)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF 2 MP, Depth Sensor Autofocus LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Face Unlock Support",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g",
        "margin": 5.7,
        "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,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 57
                },
                "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,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 82
                },
                "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,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 76.3
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m17e"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 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,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 31.3
                },
                "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": 61.7,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m17e"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy M17e costs PKR 41,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M17e packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G charges 20W faster.",
        "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."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Samsung Galaxy M17e?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy M17e 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 Samsung Galaxy M17e in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and Samsung Galaxy M17e at PKR 46,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M17e cheaper by PKR 41,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Samsung Galaxy M17e?",
            "answer": "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 M17e, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Samsung Galaxy M17e?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M17e leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy M17e a 6000 mAh cell, with 45W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Samsung Galaxy M17e?",
            "answer": "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 M17e runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}