Infinix Note 50 Pro+ review

Introduction

Infinix is shaking things up in its Note lineup by bringing even more to its headlining Pro+ model. Cameras, battery, performance - some more popular midrangers should at least feel uneasy at the sight of the Note 50 Pro+, possibly even threatened.

The new handset comes with a proper triple camera that now includes a 3x telephoto with close focusing capabilities - there are 'flagships' that can't match that. Another new addition is the ultrawide - with autofocus too, also not guaranteed in many market segments. The main camera, meanwhile, is no longer 108MP, but the new 50MP sensor here is a tiny bit larger and, we suspect, generally better. So from a single real camera (and two pretend cameras) on the Note 40 Pro+ to three real cameras on the Note 50 Pro+ - quite the improvement.

Another significant development is the relatively major battery capacity increase (from 4,600mAh to 5,200mAh), enabled by a switch to a silicon carbon cell for improved density. Also noteworthy is the new chipset - the Dimensity 8350 may not be a powerhouse, but it's up to three times more potent than the 7020 in the Note 40 Pro+. The 6.78" OLED display can go as high as 144Hz now - technically an upgrade, though a marginal one as the old one was already doing 120Hz.

The Note 40 Pro+ already featured a slew of small niceties and so does the new model. There's an underdisplay fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers (a JBL collaboration), even an FM radio. The fairly rare for the class wireless charging is not merely present, but good for up to 50W input (if you can find a compatible pad). Oh and the 100W wired charging is pretty great too.

The build has gotten more premium too, with plastic now essentially gone from the outside - the frame is aluminum, the back is glass. The dust and water protection has been upgraded too, now up to an IP64 rating (better than the IP53 of the old model, but still not doesn't cover submersion).

Infinix Note 50 Pro+ specs at a glance:

• Body: 163.4x74.5x8.0mm, 209g; Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame; IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes).
• Display: 6.78" AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 1300 nits (peak), 1080x2436px resolution, 20.3:9 aspect ratio, 393ppi; Always-On Display.
• Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 8350 (4 nm): Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x3.20 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.20 GHz Cortex-A510); Mali G615-MC6.
• Memory: 256GB 12GB RAM; UFS 4.0.
• OS/Software: Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 15.
• Rear camera: Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; Telephoto: 50 MP, f/2.4, 70mm, 1/2.76", 0.64µm, muti-directional PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 112˚, PDAF.
• Front camera: 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1".
• Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS; Front camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps.
• Battery: 5200mAh; 100W wired, 100% in 32 min, 50W wireless MagCharge, 10W reverse wired, 7.5w reverse wireless, Bypass Charging.
• Connectivity: 5G; Wi-Fi 6; BT 5.4; NFC; FM radio; Infrared port.
• Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); stereo speakers; RGB notification light (on the back).

Infinix Note 50 Pro+ unboxing

It's not just an expansive specsheet - the retail package is quite rich too. Our review unit came with a 100W charger, a USB-C cable, a tempered glass screen protector (for you to apply yourself), a nice textured case with a MagSafe-style magnet ring, and USB-C earbuds.

Mind you, the list of accessories may vary from market to market. The 100W adapter is most likely to be missing if you're buying the phone in the EU (even though our review sample has a Euro style plug).