This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the realme 8 5G and Infinix NOTE 40 smartphones.
The realme 8 5G features a 6.5-inch display, 18W charging rate, MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G chipset and 5G connectivity.
Meanwhile, the Infinix NOTE 40 features a slightly larger 6.78-inch display, 108MP main camera, 45W fast charging, IP54 dust & water resistance and MediaTek Helio G99 chipset. It is slightly more affordable.
| Specs | realme 8 5G | Infinix NOTE 40 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 405 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and Punch-hole | 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2436 Pixels, 393 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm | 164.13 x 74.53 x 7.75 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g |
| Build | Glass Front with Glossy Plastic Back | Glass front, Polycarbonate back |
| Durability | IP54 dust & splash resistant | |
| Colors | Supersonic Black or Supersonic Blue | Obsidian Black, Titan Gold, Vintage Green |
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Infinix NOTE 40 The Infinix NOTE 40 has a larger, sharper, and smoother display. It is also more durable, while the realme 8 5G is slightly lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G | MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 4GB or 8GB pf RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 11 with realme UI 2.0 | Android 14 with XOS 14 |
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Infinix NOTE 40
The Infinix NOTE 40 has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, PD Autofocus) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p Video Recording |
Triple Cameras: 108MP Main Camera (f/1.89 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Secondary camera (f/2.4 Aperture) Unspecified 3rd camera -Quad LED Flash -Up to 1440p video recording |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (f/2.1 Aperture) - Up to 1080p Video Recording |
32 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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Infinix NOTE 40
Infinix NOTE 40 has stronger video capabilities with higher-resolution rear video recording and a higher-resolution 108MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS/A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, & QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
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realme 8 5G
The realme 8 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Hi-Res Audio | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers tuned by JBL |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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Infinix NOTE 40
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers and premium audio tuning. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 18W Fast Charging |
45W Fast Charging (FastCharge 2.0, 50% in 26 minutes) 15W Magnetic Wireless Charging (MagCharge) |
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Infinix NOTE 40
The Infinix NOTE 40 has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱10,990.00 - Official price of 4GB RAM version in the Philippines ₱11,990.00 - Official price of 8GB RAM version in the Philippines |
₱9,599.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | June 24, 2021 | May 3, 2024 |
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