The Infinix NOTE series is a favorite among performance enthusiasts who are on a budget, and with the Infinix NOTE 50 Pro 4G, it continues to prove why.
Infinix combined performance, edgy design, appealing cameras, big battery, and fast charging in an incredible package with a price that’s tough to beat. We’ll check all those out in our Infinix NOTE 50 Pro 4G and see if it’s as good in real life as it is on paper.
Infinix NOTE 50 Pro Specs
- Android 15, XOS 15
- Dual SIM, Dual Standby
- 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 2436 x 1080 pixel resolution, ~393ppi
- 144Hz refresh rate, 1300-nit peak brightness
- 2.2GHz MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate octa-core processor
- Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
- 12GB RAM
- 256GB UFS 2.2 internal storage
- 32-megapixel front camera
- 50-megapixel (f/1.9, PDAF, OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) rear cameras, dual-LED flash
- Under-display fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
- JBL-tuned stereo speakers
- IP64 dust and water resistant
- RGB indicator light
- HSPA+, 4G LTE
- WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- Bluetooth 5.4
- GPS, A-GPS
- USB-C
- Dimensions: 163.3 x 74.4 x 7.3mm
- Weight: 198g
- Colors: Titanium Grey, Enchanted Purple, Racing Edition, Shadow Black
- 5,200mAh non-removable battery, 90W wired, 30W magnetic wireless charging
Design and Build Quality
The Infinix NOTE 50 Pro continues to have that edgy, gamer-esque design that its siblings have. There’s a geometric camera island with sharp corners and an interface to match. The Racing Edition color option adds spice to the already attractive look, while the Titanium Grey variant I’m reviewing, alongside the Enchanted Purple and Shadow Black, has a cleaner and more elegant appeal.
It has a frosted rear panel that stays clean from fingerprint marks and smudges. It should withstand accidental hairline scratches, too.
Infinix also highlighted its metal frame trademarked as “ArmorAlloy.” The brand claims it survived drops of up to 99,999 times, passed a 10-sided drop test, and received a TUV SUD Fall Impact Resistance certification.
The device did feel sturdy during our time with it, but that didn’t stop us from using the included protective case for extra measure. It provides ample protection, has magnets to reinforce its MagSafe-like feature, and a unique pattern to keep the design interesting.
Meanwhile, the IP64 dust and water resistance rating means it should be able to survive light raindrops and water splashes. Handy for accidental water exposure if you’re using it for navigation while riding.
Taking a tour, we have a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen. The 32-megapixel selfie camera is on top for selfies. Impressively thin bezels all around, resulting in a 93.4% screen-to-body ratio.
The left side only has the network antennas, adjacent to the ones on the right, alongside the volume controls and lock/power button. The buttons are wide and flat, tactile, and clicky. All of them feel well-made for the price.
On top, we have the speaker grills for the stereo speaker, noise-isolating microphone, IR blaster, and the “Sound by JBL” logo.
The bottom has the SIM tray for two nano SIM cards. There’s also the USB-C port, microphone, and the primary loudspeaker.
Clearly, Infinix has nailed the design of the NOTE 50 Pro. Not only does it look good, but it also feels durable that can last for years.
Display and Audio
The Infinix NOTE 50 Pro 4G has a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, with a 2436 x 1080 pixel resolution, ~393ppi, 144Hz adaptive refresh rate, 1300-nit peak brightness, 1000 nits under high brightness mode (HBM), 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 2160Hz instant touch sampling, 180Hz touch sampling, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and Always-On Display (AOD) support.
Display quality is as good as you’d expect from an AMOLED-equipped budget phone. Colors and contrast are nice, details are sharp, and brightness is enough for outdoor use. It lacks HDR or Dolby Vision support, but that’s forgivable considering the price.
The stereo speakers are quite good, too. There’s ample volume, stereo separation is audible, treble is clean enough, and the bass is present. Audio is satisfactory for watching movies and playing shooter games.
Hardware and Performance
The Infinix NOTE 50 Pro sadly doesn’t come with a 5G variant. You need to get the NOTE 50 Pro Plus for that. That’s why this one comes with a 4G-only 2.2GHz MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate processor, with generous 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Like other modern smartphones, it also lacks a microSD card slot for storage expansion.
Infinix NOTE 50 Pro 4G Benchmark Scores
Day-to-day performance is excellent for the price. There’s a split-second delay when opening apps and when pages are loading, but they stay smooth once they are up and running. Multitasking and switching between apps is quick, too.
Now let’s see how this gaming-centric budget phone actually handles games.
The most demanding game I played is Genshin Impact. It was playable under the lowest preset, but not smooth enough for a comfortable, extensive experience, even with the Performance Mode enabled on the game screen.
PUBG Mobile is not the smoothest, but it ran fine under Smooth graphics at Ultra frames. On the upside, the Call of Duty Mobile performed really well under the highest available settings (Medium graphics, High frames), while Farlight84 had no problems using Balanced graphics and Very High frame rate.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang was very smooth under Ultra graphics and HD Mode enabled, as well as Asphalt Legends Unite on the High Quality preset.
The Infinix NOTE 50 Pro 4G can definitely game, just manage your expectations and make sure those expectations are aligned with the price point.
| Game | Graphics Settings |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | • Graphics Quality: Medium • Frame Rate: High |
| Farlight84 | • Graphics Quality: Balanced • Frame Rate: Very High |
| PUBG Mobile | • Graphics Quality: Smooth • Frame Rate: Ultra |
| Genshin Impact | • Render Resolution: Lowest • Visual Effects: Low • FPS: 30 |
| Mobile Legends: Bang Bang | • Graphics Quality: Ultra • Frame Rate: Super • HD Mode: On |
| Asphalt Legends Unite | • Visual Quality: High Quality • Frame Rate: 60 |
Software and User Interface
The Infinix NOTE 50 Pro 4G runs on Android 15-based XOS 15. Despite its budget status, Infinix pledges 2 major Android upgrades for this device. That’s certainly not the longest software support out there, but it’s good enough as long as they follow through with it.
A couple of key highlights here: AI and the Active Halo Light on the back. Infinix utilizes China’s DeepSeek AI for its Folax smart assistant. It worked really well, but if it’s not your cup of tea, you can switch to Google Gemini as your default assistant. You can quickly access the assistant by long pressing the power button.
AI-backed Call Summary is here, which can intelligently transcribe and summarize conversations for you. Real-Time Call Translator comes in handy when communicating with foreigners.
Document Assistant lets you upload files and links for one-click summarization and Smart Q&A. Writing Assistant is accessible on the Notes app, which lets you use AI to proofread documents or even generate texts, handy for writing emails, term papers, etc.
AI image generator can turn your basic scribbles into real art. Recording Summary can transcribe voice recordings — handy for creating meeting minutes and more.
The AI Studio button is prominent in the gallery. Unfortunately, it only has AI Erase right now, but it works great. But unlike other phones, it lacks features like an image upscaler.
Infinix did highlight its “Infinix AI∞ RAW Algorithm”, which improves color accuracy by 50%, noise reduction by 30%, and image resolution by 40%.
Meanwhile, the Active Halo Lighting on the back lights up when you receive notifications, using the timer for the camera, recording video, starting games, and using Folax. I also like how it dynamically lights up to show the battery percentage when charging.
However, it would’ve been nice if the light colors were customizable. The colors do differ based on what it’s being used for, though.
The Active Halo Lighting is also used to measure heart rate and a SpO2 blood oxygen sensor. It can be accessed on the Infinix My Health app.
For security, the in-display fingerprint scanner worked fine, albeit can be a hit-or-miss sometimes. The face unlock worked faster, even in low light.
Those who are worried about storage would be glad to know that the NOTE 50 Pro don’t have much bloatware.
Virtual RAM Expansion is also here, which borrows 3GB, 5GB, and 8GB of space from the storage and converts it to memory for an extra multitasking boost.
Those are the highlights of the Infinix NOTE 50 Pro 4G — features that I like. But possibly what I appreciate more is the commitment to extensive software support, which is a big deal for a budget phone like this.
Cameras
The Infinix NOTE 50 Pro 4G boasts a 50-megapixel main camera that uses a Samsung GN5 sensor, with f/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilization, and claims to offer 2x Lossless Zoom. There’s also an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 32-megapixel camera for selfies.
It can shoot videos with resolutions of 720p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@50fps, and 2K@30fps.
The camera app has a built-in VLOG mode right from the camera app with different presets to choose from. Street Snap is for aspiring street photographers with different lenses and filters to choose from.
I’m impressed with the daylight image quality from the NOTE 50 Pro. Details are really sharp, even when you zoom in. The dynamic range is wide. Colors are not the most accurate, but satisfactory for the price.
Low-light shots held up incredibly well. Photos looked sharp, well-exposed, and had good dynamic range.
I still got good image quality despite the low-resolution 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera. The dynamic range is a little off, but the exposure and details are good.
Selfies from the 32-megapixel front camera are very sharp, as expected. Skin tones are realistic, dynamic range is clean, capable in low-light, with the portrait mode featuring a believable background blur.
Even though Infinix isn’t really known for having good cameras, this one managed to beat our expectations. All three cameras took good photos for the price, whether it’s day or night.
Battery and Charging
The Infinix NOTE 50 Pro 4G has good longevity from its 5,200mAh battery, albeit not the best for its segment, considering that others have bigger capacities. What makes it better is the 90W wired and 30W magnetic wireless charging.
In PCMark’s battery loop test, it lasted for 12 hours and 25 minutes, versus the average score of 14 hours and 43 minutes that others got.
As for our 1080p YouTube Video Loop Test, it lasted for 16 hours and 13 minutes, versus the average longevity of 17 hours and 39 minutes.
The 90W charger is possibly the fastest you can get for the price. However, the device has extensive charging safety measures, so most of the time, you may not get the fastest speeds unless you turn it on. You can quickly change between charging modes straight from the lock screen, so it should be pretty easy.
Under full speed, a full charge only takes 44 minutes. See our full test results below:
- 15 mins: 0-40%
- 30 mins: 75%
- 44 mins: FULL
Bypass Charging is a handy feature when gaming, as it sends the power directly to the motherboard to prevent overheating. Reverse wired and wireless charging are also nice features for topping up your accessories like wireless earbuds or a friend’s phone.
Verdict
After spending some time with it, I can safely say that the Infinix NOTE 50 Pro 4G is one of the best smartphones hardware-wise in its segment.
Infinix managed to cram almost everything you’d need: reliable performance for basic tasks and gaming, a smooth and vibrant display, decently long battery life, and good camera quality.
As a cherry on top, the device also boasts an edgy yet durable design, fast charging for both wired and wireless, and even comes with an intuitive Active Halo Light on the back.
While I’m bummed with the lack of 5G connectivity, there’s no denying that the Infinix NOTE 50 Pro 4G is still a good choice under Php12k.
Infinix NOTE 50 Pro pricing and availability in the Philippines
The Infinix NOTE 50 Pro has an SRP of Php11,999 in the Philippines. It’s available in physical stores nationwide and through Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.
Pros
- Edgy, durable design
- Reliable performance for basic tasks, gaming
- AI features with extensive software support
- Intuitive Active Halo Light
- Good cameras
- Fast wired, wireless charging
Cons
- No 5G
- No microSD card slot
- Not the biggest battery in its segment