{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition-vs-samsung-galaxy-a34/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T02:16:09+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition vs Samsung Galaxy A34",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition",
            "slug": "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-14-2026-10_44_21-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 109999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-14T05:51:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62.1,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 83.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 82.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "164.3 × 74.5 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Curved AMOLED, 1B Colors, 120Hz, 1300 nits (peak)",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "IMG BXM-8-256",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, XOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108MP (wide, OIS, PDAF) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth), Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama,",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired Fast Charging 20W Wireless MagCharge Reverse Wireless Charging Reverse Wired Charging Bypass Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint (Optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A34",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a34",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a34/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-09_50_27-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 109999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-29T04:57:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 48,
                "camera": 93,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 87.6,
                "overall": 72
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "161.3 × 78.1 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 dust & water resistant (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MC4",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 One UI 5.1 Upgradable to newer Android versions Samsung promises 4 Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Expandable via microSDXC (Hybrid SIM slot, up to 1TB supported)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP (Wide, PDAF, OIS) 8 MP (Ultra-wide) 5 MP (Macro)LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus OIS",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30fps 1080p @30/60fps 720p @480fps slow motion"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid SIM slot)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Optical Under-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Hall Sensor Light Sensor Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition",
        "margin": 10.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition": 62.1,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a34": 48
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition": 96,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a34": 93
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition": 83.3,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a34": 64.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a34": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition": 62.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a34": 50
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a34": 87.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-40-pro-plus-5g-racing-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition charges 75W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition has a 60 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition or Samsung Galaxy A34?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A34 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition and Samsung Galaxy A34 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition is listed at PKR 109,999 and Samsung Galaxy A34 at PKR 109,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A34 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition or Samsung Galaxy A34?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition uses a 108 MP main sensor against 48 MP on Samsung Galaxy A34, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition or Samsung Galaxy A34?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition carries a 5000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A34 a 5000 mAh cell, with 100W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition or Samsung Galaxy A34?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 Pro plus 5G Racing Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Samsung Galaxy A34 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}