Head to head

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G leads on performance. The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 87,999 against PKR 174,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 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 Redmi Note 17 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 87,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 4,210 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 55W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ships with 256 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 performance and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 87,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date March 2024 Expected in 2026
Dimensions 164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 190 g Better Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type 3D Curved AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300 nits Peak Brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors, 100% DCI-P3 AMOLED
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14, Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM. Better 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2. 256GB / 512GB UFS Better
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera, 108MP Main + 2MP + 2MP, OIS, PDAF, 3× Lossless Superzoom, Triple-LED Flash Better 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 32MP, f/2.2, Wide, Fixed Focus, HDR 32MP
Video recording 2K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired 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/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass. Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
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 Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 87,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively.

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

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 Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported.

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.