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Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Poco C81

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 76 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Xiaomi Poco C81 still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 87,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G takes it by 9.6 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 Xiaomi Poco C81 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 Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco C81 costs PKR 53,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco C81 packs a 1,300 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G charges 30W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G ships with 192 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G has a 95 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 Xiaomi Poco C81 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G Xiaomi Poco C81
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 87,999 PKR 34,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 2024 April 23, 2026
Dimensions 164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm 171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm
Weight 190 g Better 208 g
Water resistance IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant IP52 dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels Better 720 x 1600 pixel
Panel type 3D Curved AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300 nits Peak Brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors, 100% DCI-P3 IPS LCD display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Tempered Glass Protection
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core CPU: 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14, Android 16 HyperOS 3 Up to 4 major Android upgrades promised by Xiaomi
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM. Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2. Better 64GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC card slot.
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera, 108MP Main + 2MP + 2MP, OIS, PDAF, 3× Lossless Superzoom, Triple-LED Flash Better 13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash
Selfie camera 32MP, f/2.2, Wide, Fixed Focus, HDR Better 8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support
Video recording 2K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh 6300mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery Better
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0 Better 15W Wired Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging (can charge other devices via cable)
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 (Dual-Band)
Bluetooth 5.2 5.2
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass. Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 Poco C81?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco C81 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 Poco C81 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 at PKR 34,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 cheaper by PKR 53,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Poco C81, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Xiaomi Poco C81 leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C81 a 6300 mAh cell, with 45W and 15W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco C81 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12nm).

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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.