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Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition

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 display. The TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 57,999 against PKR 87,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G takes it by 4.6 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 TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition leads

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 TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition costs PKR 30,000 less.
  • TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • 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 TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 87,999 PKR 57,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 2024 July 2023
Dimensions 164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm
Weight 190 g Better 219.4 g
Water resistance IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.78 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) Better
Panel type 3D Curved AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300 nits Peak Brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors, 100% DCI-P3 IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 580 nits (typical)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14, Android 13 HiOS 13
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM. Better 8GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2. 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot No microSD card (market/region dependent)
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera, 108MP Main + 2MP + 2MP, OIS, PDAF, 3× Lossless Superzoom, Triple-LED Flash Better 50 MP, f/1.6 (Wide), PDAF AI Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama
Selfie camera 32MP, f/2.2, Wide, Fixed Focus, HDR Better 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR
Video recording 2K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps 1440p @30fps 1080p @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh Better
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0 45W Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby (DSDS)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2 5.0, 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 Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass
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 TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition 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 TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition at PKR 57,999. That makes TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition?

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 TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition?

TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition a 6000 mAh cell, with 45W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while TECNO POVA 5 Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm).

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