Infinix Note 40 ProvsHuawei Nova 13
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
Infinix Note 40 Pro and Huawei Nova 13 trade category wins — Infinix Note 40 Pro in Price; Huawei Nova 13 in Camera. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Huawei Nova 13 takes Performance — led by performance score (600,000 pts).
- Too close to call between Infinix Note 40 Pro and Huawei Nova 13.
- Huawei Nova 13 takes Camera — led by selfie camera (60 MP).
- Infinix Note 40 Pro takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- Infinix Note 40 Pro takes Price — led by price (279 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want…
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,300 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want a lower price — 279 USD vs 349 USD.
Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want…
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 600,000 pts vs 500,000 pts.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want a sharper screen — 394 ppi vs 393 ppi.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want sharper selfies — 60 MP vs 32 MP.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want better video quality — 89 pts vs 88 pts.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want a better camera — 128 pts vs 117 pts.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want faster charging — 100 W vs 70 W.
At a glance
- Infinix Note 40 Pro
- Huawei Nova 13
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Infinix Note 40 Pro
Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if price matters most. It costs USD 279, the lowest price in this group.
Huawei Nova 13
Choose Huawei Nova 13 if camera matters most. It costs USD 349.
Pros & cons
Infinix Note 40 Pro
- 70 W charging
- Wireless charging
- 108 MP camera
- Slow chipset
- Software ads
- Average video
Huawei Nova 13
- 50 MP selfie camera
- 100 W charging
- Slim build
- No Google services
- Mid-range chipset
- App availability