Infinix Note 40S Smartphone Review

Infinix Note 40S Smartphone Review – The Infinix Note 40S was announced in September 2024 but started shipping to customers in October 2024. The smartphone has been launched globally in Asia, Africa, South America, and other areas where Infinix has a strong market hold. In terms of design, the new Infinix Note 40S looks similar to its other smartphones such as the Infinix Note 40, which is much more expensive.

The smartphone packs some decent hardware to impress the modern user base. However, the Infinix Note 40S doesn’t have 5G connectivity as it was designed on a budget. Infinix believes that the budget price tag would be appealing to users who want a valuable smartphone on a budget. Let’s begin with a detailed review of the Infinix Note 40S smartphone and see if this smartphone is worth purchasing.

Infinix Note 40S Smartphone Review

Highlights

1. The Infinix Note 40S has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz high refresh rate support.
2. It has the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate 4G chipset, which is capable of reaching clock speeds of up to 2×2.2 GHz.
3. The smartphone comes with Android 14 OS with an XOS 14 for a better user experience.
4. The Infinix Note 40S has a 108MP triple rear camera system with a 32MP selfie camera.
5. The smartphone is powered by a 5000 mAh battery with 33W wired fast charging and 20W MagCharge wireless fast charging.

Design and Display

The Infinix Note 40S is a budget smartphone and creating a brand-new design for it would have led to an unnecessary increase in price, which Infinix didn’t want. The company reused its previous design, which allowed it to save valuable resources that can be spent elsewhere, such as the display and Infinix did exactly that. But, before we get to the display, let’s talk a bit more about the design.

The body is made of plastic entirely but it is of decent quality and won’t bend or creak under normal circumstances. The sides of the body are curved and provide a very comfortable grip that you will be able to hold onto for multiple hours without any discomfort. The smartphone is available in Obsidian Black and Vintage Green color options.

The design of the smartphone is also dust and water-resistant with an IP54 rating. Overall, the phone has a modern design theme, which Gen-Z users will love. Now, let’s talk about the display. The phone has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz high refresh rate support. The screen is curved on the sides, which makes it seem like an expensive phone, which it is not.

It provides a very appealing design, which is further complimented by the colors of the smartphone. This FHD+ panel is color-accurate and can get as bright as 1300 nits under direct sunlight, which will ensure you have no problem using the smartphone outdoors. The Corning Gorilla Glass also protects this display but the company failed to mention which version of Gorilla Glass it is.

Memory and Internal

The Infinix Note 40S comes with the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate 4G chipset, which can reach clock speeds of up to 2×2.2 GHz. Its raw performance may not be on par with other modern smartphones in 2024, but it can run all the everyday apps, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, and more, decently without major lags or stutters.

This performance capability is also seen in the gaming side. The Mali-G52 MC2 graphics processor is also quite decent and can run games like PUBG mobile, CODm, and Summoners War, decently well with good framerates. However, it won’t run graphically demanding games like Genshin Impact quite well. After all, it’s a budget chipset and not a gaming one. You won’t be disappointed if you keep your expectations in check.

For RAM and storage, the smartphone comes with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. Unfortunately, there’s no 5G connectivity in this smartphone, which is certainly disappointing but understandable considering the price. Infinix made this decision to keep the cost down.

As for the software, the smartphone is running on Android 14 OS with an XOS 14 for more customization options and a better user experience. Unfortunately, there’s no headphone jack, which is quite in demand in the budget smartphone category. However, the smartphone does have stereo speakers, which certainly boosts the surround sound experience from the speaker.

Camera

Infinix has equipped the Infinix Note 40S with a 108MP triple rear camera system. The primary camera consists of a 108MP sensor, which is capable of taking some decent pictures with good detail levels and a saturated color tone. The picture quality is comparable to other phones in the same price range.

The second and the third camera sensors are 2MP macro and some unnamed sensors that are completely useless. The main rear camera is all you get and the other two cameras are just for the show, which is not uncommon in budget smartphones. This is where cost-cutting comes into play. However, the selfie camera is quite good.

For selfies, the smartphone has a 32MP sensor that is capable of taking some decent selfies. These selfies have great detail levels and natural colors. The sensor manages to capture the subject’s facial features properly. As for video recording, the Infinix Note 40S can shoot at a maximum resolution of 1440p@30FPS from the rear camera, while it can only record at 1080p@30FPS from the selfie camera.

Battery and Others

The Infinix Note 40S has a 5000mAh high-capacity battery. This battery can comfortably deliver a battery life of 1 – 2 days with low to medium usage. However, if you play a lot of games, then it won’t last that long. However, the smartphone supports both wired and wireless charging, so there’s no need to worry about battery life.

The 33W wired fast charger can charge the phone to 50% in just 31 minutes. The smartphone also supports a 20W MagCharge wireless fast charging, which can fully charge the phone in about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Besides that, you will also find Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth, an under-display fingerprint scanner, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port for charging in the smartphone. The Infinix Note 40S is available for purchase at $178 (Rs 14,999 in India) approx.

Infinix Note 40S Pros and Cons

Infinix Note 40S Specifications Detail

Down below you can see the full specifications of the Infinix Note 40S smartphone.

Conclusion

The Infinix Note 40S is a fantastic smartphone to buy if you are on a budget. Infinix has got a lot of things right with this smartphone, which is surprising for a budget category. Let’s start with the design. This phone borrowed the design from the company’s more expensive Infinix Note 40 phone and it’s a fantastic design and looks quite good on this phone.

As for the display, you get a great display that is color-accurate and gets quite bright outdoors. The chipset is also quite decent for the price range. The same goes for the primary rear and selfie cameras. The battery is also fantastic and the phone has both wired and wireless charging, which is unheard of in a budget phone category. Smartphones that have wireless charging are usually quite expensive.

There are lack of 5G connectivity and a proper secondary camera. Apart from these two compromises, there are no other issues in the phone. The compromises were necessary in order to keep the price down. Also, don’t forget that the smartphone also has dust and water resistance, which can help save the phone if you ever get caught in the rain. Essentially, it’s a unique smartphone that you won’t get anywhere else.

The only decent alternative smartphone is the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13, which brings 5G, a better chipset, and a decent secondary camera at a similar price point. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have wireless charging, which you can find in the Infinix Note 40S. However, the final decision is up to you, so it is better to choose a smartphone based on your needs and requirements.