Head to head

Infinix Note 40S vs ZTE nubia A57

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 40S is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 47 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 54,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 40S takes it by 28.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Infinix Note 40S leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 40S leads

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

Battery & charging Infinix Note 40S leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 40S leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 40S leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 40S leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia A57 costs PKR 18,500 less.
  • Infinix Note 40S charges 22.5W faster.
  • Infinix Note 40S offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 40S ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Infinix Note 40S has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Infinix Note 40S uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Infinix Note 40S if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 40S ZTE nubia A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 54,999 PKR 36,499 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2024 July 30, 2026
Dimensions 164.1 × 74.6 × 7.8 mm 160.1 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm
Weight 176 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant) IP64 — dust-tight and protected against water splashes
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch Better 6.75-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) Better 720 × 1570 pixels
Panel type AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors, 120Hz Refresh Rate IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Unspecified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 with XOS 14 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X (Expandable with up to 8GB Extended RAM) Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2 Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC slot (Expandable storage) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 108 MP (Wide, PDAF) 2 MP (Depth) AI Lens Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 13 MP, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP, Wide Dual-LED Flash Better 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps 1080p@30fps (rear), 1080p@30fps (front)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging 20W Wireless MagCharge Reverse Wired Charging Reverse Wireless Charging Bypass Charging Better 22.5W wired fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) 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 Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Support 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 40S or ZTE nubia A57?

Infinix Note 40S comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 28.3 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 40S and ZTE nubia A57 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 40S is listed at PKR 54,999 and ZTE nubia A57 at PKR 36,499. That makes ZTE nubia A57 cheaper by PKR 18,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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

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

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

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.