Head to head

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs ZTE nubia A57

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 78 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 87,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G takes it by 30.3 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 ZTE nubia A57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 51,500 less.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G charges 22.5W 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 ZTE nubia A57 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 87,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 2024 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 190 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels Better 720 × 1570 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
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14, Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM. Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2. Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera, 108MP Main + 2MP + 2MP, OIS, PDAF, 3× Lossless Superzoom, Triple-LED Flash Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
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 (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0 Better 22.5W wired fast 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, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass. Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
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 ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 30.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. ZTE nubia A57 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 ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 51,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

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 ZTE nubia A57, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 22W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).

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.