Head to head

Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 1 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus 5G and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 89,999.

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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 Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 15,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,740 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus 5G charges 33W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus 5G if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus 5G Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 89,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 19, 2024 September 2026
Dimensions 164.3 × 74.5 × 8.1 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 196 g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP53 (Dust Protected and Splash Resistant) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors, 120Hz, Curved Display AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 (Upgradable to Android 15) Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB LPDDR4X 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2 UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF, OIS 2 MP, Macro 2 MP, Depth Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash.
Selfie camera 32 MP, Wide Dual-LED Flash Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 4600 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 100W Wired Fast Charging 20W Wireless MagCharge MagKit Magnetic Charging Support Reverse Wired Charging Reverse Wireless Charging Bypass Charging Supported Better 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Plus 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus 5G and Xiaomi Poco X8 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 Plus 5G and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus 5G is listed at PKR 89,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus 5G carries a 4600 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 100W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.

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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.