Infinix Note 40S vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Infinix Note 40S (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Infinix Note 40S is noticeably lighter (176g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 40S
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Infinix Note 40S better?
- Lighter: 176g vs 235g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 20W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 40S vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Infinix Note 40S are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (76/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 40S | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 20W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.6×7.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 40S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 40S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 40S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 20W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Note 40S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (100/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Infinix Note 40S are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (100/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S (92/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 40S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (76/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 40S or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Note 40S by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 40S and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Infinix Note 40S has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 40S or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 40S or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 40S over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.