Infinix Note 40

Infinix Note 40 Review

Design and Display

• Stylish with "Halo AI lightning effect"
• Note 40 Pro: "Vintage Green" color, vegan leather back
• 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz refresh rate, 1300 nits brightness

Camera

• 108MP main sensor, OIS (Pro)
• 2MP depth and macro lenses (Pro)
• 32MP wide sensor for selfies

Performance

• Note 40: MediaTek Helio G99
• Note 40 Pro: MediaTek Dimensity 7020
• 8GB RAM (expandable to 16GB), 256GB storage
• Android 14 with XOS 14

Battery and Charging

• 5,000mAh battery
• Note 40 Pro: 70W fast charging, 20W wireless charging
• Note 40: 45W fast charging

Software and Updates

• 2 years Android updates, 36 months security updates

Price

• Note 40: ₦327,900/$221
• Note 40 Pro: ₦396,900/$268

Availability

• Available on Infinix website, Jumia, Konga

Pros

• Value, design, battery life, smooth user experience

Cons

• No headphone jack, no ultrawide camera, non-expandable storage, potential gaming performance limits (Note 40)

Infinix Note 40 Pro+ Review: Not Quite There

Pros

• Sleek design
• Good display
• Fast charging
• Good battery life

Cons

• Sub-par camera
• Sluggish performance
• Lackluster software

Specs

• Dimensions: 6.47 x 2.93 x 0.32 inches
• Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED, 1080 x 2436, 120Hz, 1300 nits peak
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7020
• Memory: 12GB
• Storage: 256GB
• Rear Cameras: 108MP, 2MP, 2MP
• Front Camera: 32MP
• Battery: 4600mAh, 100W wired, 20W wireless
• Price: Around $400

Features

• Design: Stylish vegan leather back, light, curved-edge display.
• Battery: Lasts a full day, super-fast 100W charging.
• Display: Bright, 120Hz AMOLED.
• Camera: 108MP main, but overall quality is poor.
• Performance: MediaTek Dimensity 7020, but sluggish.
• Software: XOS 14, dated with bloatware, Folax AI assistant.

Alternatives

• Nothing Phone 2a: Better software, solid performance, lacks wireless charging.
• Poco X6 Pro: Similar price, better performance.

Verdict

• Buy if design, battery, and charging are priorities over camera and performance.

Infinix Note 40 Pro Review

Pros:

• Affordable price with wireless charging
• Premium design: curved screen, vegan leather back
• 108MP primary camera, MediaTek 5G chipset
• JBL stereo speakers, NFC, IP53 rating
• MagCharge technology, AI assistant (Folex)
• 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz, 1300 nits
• 45W fast charging, 5000mAh battery

Cons:

• Non-expandable storage
• No ultrawide camera
• Slightly lower performance scores
• Heating with wireless charging

Verdict: Great value for money with unique features and solid performance. Competitive pricing at Rs 21,999 (Rs 19,999 with discount).

Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus Review

Price & Availability:

• $309
• 4G and 5G variants
• Colors: Vintage Green, Obsidian Black, Titan Gold
• Sold in Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Middle East, Latin America

Pros:

• Design: Premium feel, vegan leather finish, lightweight, IP53 protection
• Display: 6.78" AMOLED, Full HD+, 120Hz, 1300 nits
• Audio: Stereo speakers tuned by JBL
• Camera: 108MP main, 32MP selfie, solid low-light performance
• Performance: MediaTek Dimensity 7020, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage
• Battery: 4600mAh, 100W wired, 20W wireless, reverse charging
• Features: Active Halo Lighting, AI wallpaper generator, Folax AI chatbot
• Charging: MagCharge, smart battery management

Cons:

• Limited software updates (2 major OS upgrades)
• Stuttering in high-end gaming
• Macro camera underperforms
• Night video quality could be better

Competition:

• POCO X6 Pro ($332)
• Nothing Phone (2a) ($349)

Should Buy:

• Design lovers, clean UI seekers, wireless charging fans, budget photographers

Should Not Buy:

• Need long-term software updates, heavy gamers, frequent low-light videographers