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Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Poco M8x

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 81 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 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 M8x 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 Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco M8x costs PKR 8,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G offers 10 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • 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, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G Xiaomi Poco M8x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 87,999 PKR 79,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 2024 August 21, 2026.
Dimensions 164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm
Weight 190 g Better 232 g
Water resistance IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant IP64, dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels Better 720 × 1600 pixels
Panel type 3D Curved AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300 nits Peak Brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors, 100% DCI-P3 IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) octa-core
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno 613
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14, Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM. Better 4GB/6GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2. Better 128GB
Card slot No microSD expandable
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera, 108MP Main + 2MP + 2MP, OIS, PDAF, 3× Lossless Superzoom, Triple-LED Flash Better 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie camera 32MP, f/2.2, Wide, Fixed Focus, HDR Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 2K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired 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, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.2 5.1
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass. Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 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 Poco M8x?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 M8x in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8x cheaper by PKR 8,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

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 Poco M8x, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 45W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

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 M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm).

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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.