Infinix Note 40X 5G
The Infinix Note 40X 5G offers high-speed 5G connectivity, a powerful processor, large display, and advanced camera features for exceptional performance. Ideal for users seeking top-notch performance and connectivity.
Best price in the US: 375 USD
Released: 2024, August 5
Specifications
Infinix Note 40X 5G in the US
Pros and Cons
Infinix Note 40X 5G in the US
Pros of the Infinix Note 40X 5G
Smooth High Refresh Rate Display: It features a large 6.78-inch Full HD+ (1080p) screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. This provides a very fluid and smooth experience for scrolling, browsing, and media consumption.
Generous Base Storage: The phone typically comes with 256GB of internal storage as the base model, along with a dedicated microSD card slot for expansion, offering excellent storage value for the price.
Decent Primary Camera: It includes a 108MP main camera sensor, which is capable of capturing detailed and sharp photos in good lighting conditions. The high megapixel count is a key selling point.
Reliable Battery Life: Equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery, it provides reliable, all-day battery life for moderate to heavy users, especially given the efficient chipset.
Essential Multimedia Features: It includes key features often omitted in budget phones, such as a 3.5mm headphone jack, Dual Stereo Speakers (tuned by DTS), and NFC support (market dependent).
Cons of the Infinix Note 40X 5G
Very Slow Wired Charging: The 18W wired fast charging is quite slow for a large 5,000 mAh battery in the current market. Charging from empty to full can take over two hours, which is inconvenient.
Mediocre Overall Performance: The MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset is adequate for daily tasks but delivers lower performance compared to some similarly priced rivals, and it will struggle with demanding games at high settings.
Lack of Ultra-Wide Camera: Despite having a triple-camera system, the main 108MP camera is supported only by low-utility 2MP macro and auxiliary lenses. It lacks the much more useful ultra-wide-angle lens.
Lower Screen Brightness/IPS LCD: While the 120Hz refresh rate is good, the screen is an IPS LCD (rather than AMOLED in some regions) with a lower peak brightness (around 500 nits), making outdoor viewing in bright sunlight difficult.
Software Bloatware/Updates: It runs on XOS 14 (Android 14), which is known for its heavy customization, inclusion of preloaded third-party apps (bloatware), and a relatively limited long-term promise for major Android OS updates.
Features
Infinix Note 40X 5G in the US
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | 168.9 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm (6.65 x 3.01 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 500 |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density) |
Platform
| OS | Android 14, XOS 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Triple | 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
| Features | Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | 8 MP, (wide) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with dual speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired, 50% in 31 min Reverse wired |
Misc
| Colors | Palm Blue, Lime Green, Starlit Black |
| Models | X6838 |