Head to head

Infinix Note 40 vs ZTE nubia A57

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 48 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE nubia A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,499 against PKR 57,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40 takes it by 27.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 40 leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 40 leads

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

Battery & charging Infinix Note 40 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 40 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 40 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 40 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 21,500 less.
  • Infinix Note 40 charges 22.5W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 40 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 40 has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Infinix Note 40 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Infinix Note 40 if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40 ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 57,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 2024 (Pakistan) July 30, 2026
Dimensions 164.1 × 74.5 × 7.8 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 190 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP54 IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (~393 ppi) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Scratch-resistant glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14, XOS 14 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 256 GB Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot Yes, microSDXC Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 108 MP wide + 2 MP depth Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging, wireless MagCharge support Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM 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 5.3 5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, 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 or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 40 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 27.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display, memory & storage and value for money. 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 and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40 is listed at PKR 57,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 21,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Infinix Note 40 scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 40 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 or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 40 leads on battery. Infinix Note 40 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 or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 40 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 40 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6 nm) while ZTE nubia A57 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm).

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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.