The Infinix Note 40 5G provides stronger benchmark performance and wireless charging, while the TECNO Pova 6 Pro provides a larger battery, faster wired charging, and higher RAM options.
General
Both are dual-SIM 5G smartphones from 2024, with the Infinix weighing around 190 g and the TECNO weighing around 195 g.
| Spec | Infinix Note 40 5G | TECNO Pova 6 Pro 5G |
|---|
| Model | Note 40 5G | Pova 6 Pro 5G |
| Manufacturer | Infinix | TECNO Mobiles |
| SIM | Dual nano SIM | Dual nano SIM |
| Network support | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Dimensions | 164.28 x 74.50 x 8.09 mm | 165.51 x 76.13 x 7.88 mm |
| Weight | Around 190 g | Around 195 g |
| India launch | June 2024 | April 2024 |
| Current online status | Unavailable | Unavailable |
The TECNO is slightly thinner, while the Infinix is lighter. Their size difference is small enough that display, battery, and charging features are likely to matter more for most buyers.
Display and design
Both phones use 6.78-inch 1080 x 2436 pixel AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate, giving them closely matched screen size, sharpness, and motion smoothness.
| Spec | Infinix Note 40 5G | TECNO Pova 6 Pro 5G |
|---|
| Display size | 6.78-inch | 6.78-inch |
| Display type | Flexible AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2436 pixel | 1080 x 2436 pixel |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 120Hz |
| Peak brightness | Up to 1,300 nits | Not consistently confirmed |
| Fingerprint sensor | In-display | In-display |
| Rear lighting | Active Halo lighting | Dynamic-Light MiniLED effect |
| Water and dust protection | IP53 | Splash resistance |
The Infinix has a verified peak-brightness figure of up to 1,300 nits, which can help visibility in bright surroundings. Both phones also use rear lighting elements for alerts and visual effects. These are design features rather than performance features, so they should not outweigh display, battery, or processor considerations.
Performance and software
The Infinix Note 40 5G uses the 6 nm MediaTek Dimensity 7020, while the TECNO Pova 6 Pro uses the 6 nm MediaTek Dimensity 6080.
| Spec | Infinix Note 40 5G | TECNO Pova 6 Pro 5G |
|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 |
| Processor cores | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| Maximum CPU speed | Up to 2.2 GHz | Up to 2.4 GHz |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Manufacturing process | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Operating system at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| User interface | XOS 14 | HiOS 14 |
| Internal storage | 256GB | 256GB |
The TECNO processor has a higher peak clock speed on paper, but handset benchmark testing gives the Infinix higher overall, single-core, and multi-core scores.
→ Buy this if: Choose the Infinix if processor performance is a bigger priority. Choose the 12GB TECNO version if having more physical RAM matters more for your multitasking needs.
Camera features
Both phones have 108MP main cameras and 32MP front cameras, so resolution alone creates little difference in their headline photography specifications.
| Spec | Infinix Note 40 5G | TECNO Pova 6 Pro 5G |
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| Rear camera setup | Triple camera | Dual camera + light sensor |
| Main camera | 108MP | 108MP |
| Secondary camera | 2MP | 2MP |
| Additional sensor | 2MP | Light sensor |
| Front camera | 32MP | 32MP |
| Rear video recording | Up to 4K at 30 fps | Up to 2K at 30 fps |
| Front video recording | Up to 1080p at 30 fps | Up to 2K at 30 fps |
| Dedicated telephoto camera | No | No |
The Infinix can record rear video at up to 4K at 30 frames per second. The TECNO supports up to 2K recording on both its main and selfie cameras. Neither phone has a dedicated telephoto camera. If optical zoom or a dedicated ultra-wide camera is important to you, these models have limitations compared with more camera-focused alternatives.
Storage and connectivity
Both phones provide 256GB internal storage, while the Infinix supports memory-card expansion up to 2TB and the TECNO supports expansion up to 1TB.
| Spec | Infinix Note 40 5G | TECNO Pova 6 Pro 5G |
|---|
| Internal storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Expandable storage | Up to 2TB | Up to 1TB |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Supported |
| Bluetooth | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Not confirmed | Yes |
→ Pro tip: If you store large offline video libraries, the Infinix provides the higher verified memory-card expansion limit. Both already provide 256GB internal storage for apps, games, photos, and videos.
Battery and other features
The TECNO Pova 6 Pro has a 6,000 mAh battery with 70 W charging, while the Infinix uses a 5,000 mAh battery with 33 W wired and 15 W wireless charging.
| Spec | Infinix Note 40 5G | TECNO Pova 6 Pro 5G |
|---|
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 70 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | No |
| Bypass charging | Yes | Supported charging optimisation |
| Reverse charging | Wired and wireless reverse charging supported | OTG supported |
| Stereo speakers | JBL-tuned dual speakers | Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Security | In-display fingerprint sensor | In-display fingerprint sensor |
| Water protection | IP53 | Splash resistant |
The TECNO provides 1,000 mAh more battery capacity and more than twice the rated wired charging power. The Infinix is more flexible because it supports 15 W wireless charging. It also offers bypass charging, which can reduce battery heat by powering the phone directly during supported gaming or video use.