Infinix Note 40S 8 GB / 256 GB / International

The Infinix Note 40S suits buyers who prioritize a large display and a high-resolution camera; its trade-off is a battery with less capacity than most phones launched around the same time. The 6.78-inch AMOLED display runs at 120 Hz, and its 89.8% screen-to-body ratio is higher than on most phones of its time. At 176 g, the phone is among the lightest of its era, while its 7.8 mm thickness is lower than most.

The main camera’s 108 MP resolution is among the highest of its time, and its 1/1.52-inch sensor is larger than most. Its f/1.9 aperture is less bright than most, however, and there is no optical image stabilization or optical zoom. The 5,000 mAh battery has less capacity than most phones from the same period, while 20 W wireless charging is among the most powerful of its time. Wired charging is 33 W.

This configuration pairs 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB of non-expandable storage. It runs Android 14 and has two years of operating system update support. Overall, the phone is typical of phones launched around the same time, with a NeoScore of 6.2. It is worth considering for buyers who value a large screen, low weight and high camera resolution, and can accept lower battery capacity and a less bright aperture.