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Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C

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 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi 17C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 33,999 against PKR 87,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G takes it by 9.1 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 Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G 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 Redmi 17C leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi 17C costs PKR 54,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi 17C packs a 160 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G charges 27W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G ships with 128 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, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi 17C if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 87,999 PKR 33,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 2024 June 23, 2026 (China)
Dimensions 164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm 171.88 × 77.8 × 8.22 mm
Weight 190 g Better 206 g
Water resistance IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels Better 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)
Panel type 3D Curved AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300 nits Peak Brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors, 100% DCI-P3 IPS LCD
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 ARM Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14, Android 16 (Xiaomi HyperOS 3)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM. Better 4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2. Better 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot No microSD Card (Expandable)
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera, 108MP Main + 2MP + 2MP, OIS, PDAF, 3× Lossless Superzoom, Triple-LED Flash Better 13MP HDR AI Camera Panorama LED Flash
Selfie camera 32MP, f/2.2, Wide, Fixed Focus, HDR Better 5MP HDR Beauty Mode
Video recording 2K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po (Non-removable) 5,160mAh Better
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0 Better 18W Wired Fast Charging 10W Charger Included in Box
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 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Bluetooth 5.2 5.4
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass. Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C OTG support

“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 Redmi 17C?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Redmi 17C 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 Redmi 17C in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and Xiaomi Redmi 17C at PKR 33,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi 17C cheaper by PKR 54,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

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 Redmi 17C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi 17C a 5160 mAh cell, with 45W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Redmi 17C?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi 17C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (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.