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Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M56

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G and the Samsung Galaxy M56 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy M56 leads on performance. The Samsung Galaxy M56 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 82,999 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 Samsung Galaxy M56 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Samsung Galaxy M56 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 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 Samsung Galaxy M56 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy M56 costs PKR 5,000 less.
  • 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 memory & storage.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M56 if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G Samsung Galaxy M56
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 87,999 PKR 82,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 2024 April 17, 2025
Dimensions 164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm 162 × 77.3 × 7.2 mm
Weight 190 g 180 g Better
Water resistance IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant No Official IP Rating
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch Better 6.74 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels Better 1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type 3D Curved AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300 nits Peak Brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors, 100% DCI-P3 Super AMOLED+ 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 4 × Cortex-A78 (up to 2.75GHz) 4 × Cortex-A55 (up to 2.0GHz)
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Samsung Xclipse 530 (AMD RDNA-based)
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14, Android 15 One UI 7 (Upgradable to Android 21 One UI 13 (expected with future updates)) Samsung promises 6 generations of Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM. Better 8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2. 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera, 108MP Main + 2MP + 2MP, OIS, PDAF, 3× Lossless Superzoom, Triple-LED Flash Better 50 MP (Wide), f/1.8, PDAF, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 8 MP (Ultra-Wide), 123° field of view 2 MP (Macro) LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus (PDAF) Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) AI Scene Optimization Object Eraser Edit Suggestions
Selfie camera 32MP, f/2.2, Wide, Fixed Focus, HDR Better 12 MP (Wide) HDR Portrait Mode Face Beauty AI Camera Features
Video recording 2K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps 4K at 30fps 1080p at 30fps and 60fps 10-bit HDR Video Gyro-EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0 45W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2 v5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass. Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual proximity sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“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 M56?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy M56 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 Samsung Galaxy M56 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and Samsung Galaxy M56 at PKR 82,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M56 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Samsung Galaxy M56?

Samsung Galaxy M56 scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Samsung Galaxy M56, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Samsung Galaxy M56?

Samsung Galaxy M56 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Samsung Galaxy M56 runs the Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm).

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.