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Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G vs ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra

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

The short answer

The ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G still wins on value for money, 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 214,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra takes it by 10.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra leads

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

Camera ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra 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 127,000 less.
  • ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra packs a 1,600 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra charges 35W faster.
  • ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G has a 44 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 87,999 Cheaper PKR 214,999
Design & build
Release date March 2024 April 28, 2025
Dimensions 164.28 × 74.50 × 8.09 mm 164.3 × 77.1 × 8.6 mm
Weight 190 g Better 228 g
Water resistance IP53, Dust and Splash Resistant IP68: Dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. IP69: Resistant to high-pressure and high-temperature water jets.
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.85 Inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels 1216 × 2688 Pixels Better
Panel type 3D Curved AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300 nits Peak Brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors, 100% DCI-P3 AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 144Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×4.32GHz + 6×3.53GHz Oryon V2)
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno 830
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14, Android 15 (Nubia Nebula AIOS 1.5)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X , up to 16GB Extended RAM. 12GB / 16GB / 24GB Better
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2. 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 Better
Card slot No No microSD support
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera, 108MP Main + 2MP + 2MP, OIS, PDAF, 3× Lossless Superzoom, Triple-LED Flash Better 50 MP Main Camera (OIS) 64 MP Periscope Telephoto (OIS, Optical Zoom) 50 MP Ultra-Wide Laser AF, Color Spectrum Sensor, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 32MP, f/2.2, Wide, Fixed Focus, HDR Better 16 MP Under-Display Selfie Camera
Video recording 2K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, HDR10 Recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion 6600 mAh (Silicon-Carbon Battery) Better
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 20W Wireless MagCharge. All-Round FastCharge 2.0 80W wired fast charging, PD, QC4 Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual 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/6e/7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.2 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass. Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, 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 Z70S Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G 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 Z70S Ultra in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 87,999 and ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra at PKR 214,999. That makes Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 127,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 64 MP on ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra a 6600 mAh cell, with 45W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm).

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