Infinix Note 40 ProvsPOCO M7 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Infinix Note 40 Pro wins
Verdict
Infinix Note 40 Pro wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Infinix Note 40 Pro is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — battery is its standout. It costs USD 279 — USD 100 more than the POCO M7 Pro. Pay the premium if battery is your priority.
- POCO M7 Pro takes Performance — led by performance score (550,000 pts).
- Too close to call between Infinix Note 40 Pro and POCO M7 Pro.
- Infinix Note 40 Pro takes Camera — led by video score (88 pts).
- Infinix Note 40 Pro takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- POCO M7 Pro takes Price — led by price (179 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 6.67 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 sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 20 MP.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want better video quality — 88 pts vs 58 pts.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want a better camera — 117 pts vs 88 pts.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want faster charging — 70 W vs 45 W.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want…
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 550,000 pts vs 500,000 pts.
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want a sharper screen — 395 ppi vs 393 ppi.
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want longer battery life — 5,110 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose POCO M7 Pro if you want a lower price — 179 USD vs 279 USD.
At a glance
- Infinix Note 40 Pro
- POCO M7 Pro
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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 battery matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 279.
POCO M7 Pro
Choose POCO M7 Pro if price matters most. It costs USD 179, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Infinix Note 40 Pro
- 70 W charging
- Wireless charging
- 108 MP camera
- Slow chipset
- Software ads
- Average video
POCO M7 Pro
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- 45 W charging
- Great value
- No ultrawide camera
- Plastic build
- Hybrid SIM slot