Xiaomi 13TvsInfinix Note 40 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Xiaomi 13T wins
Verdict
Xiaomi 13T wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Xiaomi 13T is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 499 — USD 220 more than the Infinix Note 40 Pro. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Xiaomi 13T takes Performance — led by performance score (1,000,000 pts).
- Xiaomi 13T takes Display — led by refresh rate (144 Hz).
- Xiaomi 13T takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- 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 Xiaomi 13T if you want…
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,000,000 pts vs 500,000 pts.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want a sharper screen — 446 ppi vs 393 ppi.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want smoother scrolling — 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,600 nits vs 1,300 nits.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want better video quality — 93 pts vs 88 pts.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if you want a better camera — 134 pts vs 117 pts.
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 sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 20 MP.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want faster charging — 70 W vs 67 W.
- 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 499 USD.
At a glance
- Xiaomi 13T
- Infinix Note 40 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?
Xiaomi 13T
Choose Xiaomi 13T if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 499.
Infinix Note 40 Pro
Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if price matters most. It costs USD 279, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Xiaomi 13T
- Leica cameras
- 144 Hz display
- 67 W charging
- Mid-range chipset
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 40 Pro
- 70 W charging
- Wireless charging
- 108 MP camera
- Slow chipset
- Software ads
- Average video