Head to head

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Pro Max

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G still wins on camera and value for money, 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 324,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max takes it by 8.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Pro Max 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 Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G costs PKR 237,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max packs a 1,100 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max charges 55W faster.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro Max ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • 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 camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G Xiaomi 16 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 87,999 Cheaper PKR 324,999
Design & build
Release date March 2024 Expected September 2025 globally (possibly late-Sep launch)
Dimensions 164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm Not listed
Weight 190 g Not listed
Water resistance IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant • IP68 dust-tight & up to 1.5 m water resistant (30 min)
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.8 – 6.85 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels 1440 × 3200 pixels (~512 ppi) Better
Panel type 3D Curved AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300 nits Peak Brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors, 100% DCI-P3 • LTPO AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 68B colors, multitouch
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno 830
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14, Android 15 with HyperOS (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM. 12 GB / 16 GB RAM
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2. 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB storage Better
Card slot No No expandable storage
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera, 108MP Main + 2MP + 2MP, OIS, PDAF, 3× Lossless Superzoom, Triple-LED Flash Better 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP, dual-LED dual-tone flash
Selfie camera 32MP, f/2.2, Wide, Fixed Focus, HDR 32 MP
Video recording 2K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps Not listed
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh • 6100 mAh Li-ion Si-Ca Better
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0 100 W+ support ( Fast charging) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby dual Nano Sim
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 (dual/tri-band), Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2 v5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass. • Fingerprint (under-display, optical) • Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity, Barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG Type-C 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, 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 Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G 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 Xiaomi 16 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max at PKR 324,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 237,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

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 Xiaomi 16 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Pro Max a 6100 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Xiaomi 16 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Xiaomi 16 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2.

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