Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Infinix Note 40S

The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Infinix Note 40S (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Note 40S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 201g).

The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 78
Battery 86
Portability 60
Value for money
Infinix Note 40S
Performance 38
Display 79
Camera 46
Battery 54
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 20W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Infinix Note 40S better?
  • Lighter: 176g vs 201g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Infinix Note 40S, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40S notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (76/100 vs 60/100).

Honor 500 Pro (China): The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Infinix Note 40S: The Infinix Note 40S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 500 Pro (China) Infinix Note 40S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 3041 760
Geekbench Multi 9494 1890
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2736 1080x2436
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Wireless charging 50W 20W
Main camera 200 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 14
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm 164.1×74.6×7.8 mm
Weight 201 g 176 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Infinix Note 40S
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Infinix Note 40S
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Infinix Note 40S
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless: 20W
54
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (92/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (78/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (86/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40S notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (76/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Infinix Note 40S?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Infinix Note 40S?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Infinix Note 40S — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Infinix Note 40S?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Infinix Note 40S?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Infinix Note 40S?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Infinix Note 40S is a better fit for everyday use.