Infinix Zero 40 5G vs Note 40 Pro
Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.78-inch Infinix Zero 40 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate) that was released on August 29, 2024, against the Infinix Note 40 Pro, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate and came out 5 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
Key differences
Reasons to consider the Infinix Zero 40 5G
- 2.3x better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (958K versus 425K)
- Higher display refresh rate – 144 Hz
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
- Ability to record video in 4K resolution
- Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR5 3200 MHz
- Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
- Faster storage type - UFS 3.1 versus UFS 2.2
- More energy-efficient CPU – Dimensity 8200 Ultimate
- 72% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1251 and 727 points
- The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
Reasons to consider the Infinix Note 40 Pro
- Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 2048GB
- Supports higher wattage charging (70W versus 45W)
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2436 pixels | 1080 x 2436 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 393 ppi | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 1300 nits | 1300 nits |
| HDR support | Yes, HDR10 | No |
| Touch sampling rate | 360 Hz | 360 Hz |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 90.3% | 90.9% |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 - Always-On Display - DC Dimming | - DCI-P3 - Always-On Display |
Design and build
| Height | 164.3 mm (6.47 inches) | 163.6 mm (6.44 inches) |
| Width | 74.8 mm (2.94 inches) | 74.6 mm (2.94 inches) |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm (0.31 inches) | 7.75 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) | 190 g (6.7 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP54 | IP54 |
| Rear material | - | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Purple | Gold, Green |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate |
| Max clock | 3100 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex A55 - 3 cores at 3 GHz: Cortex A78 - 1 core at 3.1 GHz: Cortex A78 | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | - |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 4 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | MediaTek APU 580 | Yes |
| Graphics | Mali-G610 MP6 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 768 | 128 |
| GPU clock | 950 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~1442 GFLOPS | ~281.6 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
| CPU | 265331 | 131122 |
| GPU | 237345 | 71195 |
| Memory | 211810 | 106312 |
| UX | 243629 | 116430 |
| Total score | 958115 | 425059 |
| Samples | Less then 3 | [2 tests] |
Memory
| RAM size | 12 GB | 8, 12 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 3200 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 256, 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory card | No | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | - | Up to 2048 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| ROM | XOS 14.5 | XOS 14 |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 45 W | 70 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | Yes (20 W) | Yes (20 W) |
| Reverse charging | Yes | Yes, (wireless) |
| Fast charging | Yes (60% in 25 min) | Yes (50% in 20 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:04 hr | 0:41 hr |
Main camera
| Matrix | 108 megapixels | 108 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 12000 x 9000 | - |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | Quad LED |
| Stabilization | Optical | Optical |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | Up to 60FPS | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow motion | 240 FPS (1080p) | - |
| Angle of widest lens | 120° | - |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 108 MP 2) Ultrawide: 50 MP 3) Depth: 2 MP | 1) Standard: 108 MP 2) Depth: 2 MP 3) Depth: 2 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Sensor | Samsung S5KHM6 | Samsung SK5HM2SP03 |
| Sensor size | 1/1.67" | 1/1.67" |
| Pixel size | 0.64 micron | 0.8 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Optical | Optical |
| Image resolution | 50 MP | - |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | - |
| Sensor | Samsung S5KJN1 | - |
| Sensor size | 1/2.76" | - |
| Pixel size | 0.64 micron | - |
| Stabilization | Digital | - |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 50 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Aperture | f/2.5 | f/2.2 |
| Focal length | 21 mm | - |
| Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1 | GalaxyCore GC32E1 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.76" | 1/3.1" |
| Pixel size | 0.64 micron | 0.7 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Video resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi MiMO - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC* | Yes | Depends on the region |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| 5G support | Yes | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | No | No |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | August 2024 | March 2024 |
| Release date | September 2024 | March 2024 |
| Launch price | $345 | $250 |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 45 W | Yes, 70 W |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.

