Infinix Note 40

Name: Infinix Note 40
Brand: Infinix

Display6.78" 1080 x 2436 pixels (~393 ppi density)

ChipsetMediatek Helio G99 Ultimate

Main camera108MP

Battery5000 mAh

6.5GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 13, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66

Speed

HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced

2024, March 18

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

164.1 x 74.5 x 7.8 mm (6.46 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)

Weight

190 g (6.70 oz)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Durability

IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Display

Type

AMOLED, 120Hz, 1300 nits (peak)

Size

6.78 inches, 109.9 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1080 x 2436 pixels (~393 ppi density)

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass

Platform

Android 14, XOS 14

Chipset

Mediatek Helio G99 Ultimate

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

Card slot

Unspecified

Internal

256GB 8GB RAM

Type

UFS 2.2

Main Camera

Modules

108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52", PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4 3rd unspecified camera

Features

Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Selfie Camera

Module

32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1"

Features

1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

Yes

Positioning

GPS

NFC

Yes (market/region dependent)

Radio

FM radio

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type

5000 mAh

Charging

Wireless: Charger power 20 W

Misc

Colors

Titan Gold, Obsidian Black, Racing Edition

Models

X6853

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

display

AMOLED 120Hz, 1300 nits peakThe 1300-nit brightness means the 6.78-inch screen stays readable in direct sunlight, and the 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling visibly smoother than a 60Hz panel.

performance

Helio G99 Ultimate, Mali-G57This chipset handles games like PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty Mobile on medium to high settings, but struggles with the heaviest titles at high frame rates; everyday apps open instantly.

camera

108MP main, f/1.9, PDAFThe large sensor and fast aperture capture sharp, well-lit photos indoors and in poor light, and the 108MP resolution crops cleanly for distant subjects, though there is no optical zoom.

battery

5000 mAh, about 1 day heavy useA full charge provides roughly 14 to 16 hours of mixed use (messaging, browsing, video), or around 6 to 8 hours of continuous screen-on time; one charge easily lasts a day at moderate pace.

charging

20W wireless charging onlyWireless top-ups take roughly 1.5 to 2 hours to reach full from empty, so it is best used overnight rather than as a quick pre-trip boost.

durability

IP54, Gorilla Glass, 7.8mm thinIP54 rating protects against dust and water splashes (shower spray, spilled drinks), but not immersion; the phone tolerates everyday drops better than models without Gorilla Glass, though the 7.8mm thickness makes it fragile against heavy impact.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design60

Display86

Performance54

Camera64

Battery61

Value65

GoSolo Verdict

The Note 40 is a large-screened phone built for everyday use, media consumption, and light gaming, anchored by an AMOLED 120Hz display and a 5000mAh battery that easily lasts a day. Its main weakness is wireless-only charging, which is slow and inconvenient compared to the 45W or 65W wired fast charging that rivals offer at this price point.

Strengths · 4

Bright, smooth 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1300 nits peak brightness and 120Hz refresh—reads in sunlight, scrolls visibly better than 60Hz rivals
Large 5000mAh battery easily lasts a full day of moderate use; about 14 to 16 hours of mixed messaging, browsing, and video
108MP f/1.9 main camera with PDAF and large sensor captures sharp, well-lit photos in poor light without optical zoom being essential
IP54 dust and splash resistance, thin 7.8mm body, and under-display fingerprint sensor feel refined for the 180 EUR price

Trade-offs · 3

20W wireless charging only—no wired option means roughly 1.5 to 2 hours to full from empty, making it unsuitable for quick top-ups and losing to wired competitors at the same price
Helio G99 Ultimate handles everyday apps and medium-setting games well but struggles with demanding titles at high frame rates, putting it behind newer chips in rivals released in late 2024
No 3.5mm headphone jack or microSD expansion, limiting flexibility for users who prefer wired audio or need beyond 256GB storage without cloud dependency