Infinix Note 40 ProvsSamsung Galaxy A16 4G
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Infinix Note 40 Pro wins
Verdict
Infinix Note 40 Pro wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Infinix Note 40 Pro is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — battery is its standout. It costs USD 279 — USD 80 more than the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G. Pay the premium if battery is your priority.
- Too close to call between Infinix Note 40 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A16 4G.
- Infinix Note 40 Pro takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Infinix Note 40 Pro takes Camera — led by video score (88 pts).
- Infinix Note 40 Pro takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- Samsung Galaxy A16 4G takes Price — led by price (199 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 sharper screen — 393 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,300 nits vs 800 nits.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 13 MP.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want better video quality — 88 pts vs 50 pts.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want a better camera — 117 pts vs 82 pts.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want faster charging — 70 W vs 25 W.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 4G if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 4G if you want a lower price — 199 USD vs 279 USD.
At a glance
- Infinix Note 40 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
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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 battery matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 279.
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 4G if price matters most. It costs USD 199, 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
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
- AMOLED 90 Hz
- 50 MP camera
- 6 years of updates
- Helio G99 is dated
- Slow 25 W charging
- No 5G