{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-40-pro-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-m35/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T16:46:40+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M35",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy M35 still wins on performance and camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 87,999 against PKR 115,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 80.7
            },
            "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 M35",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m35",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m35/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-09_35_01-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 115999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-29T04:40:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 76.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 75.2,
                "overall": 77.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "162.3 × 78.6 × 9.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "222 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate HDR support Up to 1000 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 4× Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MP5",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 One UI 6.1 Up to 4 Android OS upgrades 5 years of security updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC card support (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP (Wide), OIS, PDAF 8MP (Ultra-wide) 2MP (Macro) LED flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP Wide HDR",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3 with A2DP and LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g",
        "margin": 3.1,
        "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-m35": 63
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m35"
            },
            {
                "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-m35": 98
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m35"
            },
            {
                "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-m35": 76.3
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m35"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m35": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-5g": 75,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m35": 50
                },
                "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": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m35": 75.2
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G costs PKR 28,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M35 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "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."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Samsung Galaxy M35?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.1 points. It wins on memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy M35 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 M35 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and Samsung Galaxy M35 at PKR 115,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 28,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Samsung Galaxy M35?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M35 scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Samsung Galaxy M35, 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 M35?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M35 leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy M35 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 M35?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M35 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Samsung Galaxy M35 runs the Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}