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Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max

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 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and value for money. The ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max still wins on performance and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 87,999 against PKR 148,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G takes it by 5.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max 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 ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max 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 Level

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 61,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max packs a 2,100 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max ships with 256 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 camera, display and value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 87,999 Cheaper PKR 148,999
Design & build
Release date March 2024 August 2026.
Dimensions 164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm 180.9 × 88.4 × 8.0 mm.
Weight 190 g Better 245 g.
Water resistance IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 7.5 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 IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 1000 nits Peak Brightness,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Corning Gorilla Glass.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G610 MC2
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14, Android 16, MyOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM. Better 8GB LPDDR5X.
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2. 256GB / 512GB, UFS 2.2 Better
Card slot No No
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, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 32MP, f/2.2, Wide, Fixed Focus, HDR Better 16 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 2K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps, HDR.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh 7100 mAh, Li-Po, Dual-Cell, Non-Removable. Better
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0 45W Wired Fast Charging, USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery (PD), Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + 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, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot.
Bluetooth 5.2 5.2
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass. Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Pressure-Sensitive Gaming Triggers, RGB Lighting, Z-Axis Linear Motor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 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 ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.1 points. It wins on camera, display and value for money. ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max 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 Neo 5 Max in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max at PKR 148,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 61,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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 ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

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

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max a 7100 mAh cell, with 45W and 45W wired charging respectively.

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

ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while ZTE nubia Neo 5 Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm),.

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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.