Infinix Note 50 Pro 4G review

Introduction

Infinix has launched its next generation of midrange smartphones - the Note 50 series. There are three models differing mostly in performance and camera hardware - the Note 50, the Note 50 Pro 4G, and the Note 50 Pro+. Today, we are going to meet the most balanced of the trio - the Note 50 Pro 4G.

The Inifnix Note 50 Pro declares its premium status right from the get-go. It uses aerospace-grade aluminum for the frame, metal rings for its cameras, meticulously sandblasted finish on everything that's not a screen, and the maker even brags with stainless steel cooling system on the inside.

The phone is now IP64-rated for complete dust and splash protection. It is a welcome improvement over the previous models with basic IP53 protection.

The Note 50 Pro introduces an improved 6.78-onch AMOLED with 144Hz refresh rate, 10-bit color depth and 2160Hz PWM dimming. The resolution remains 1080p (2,436 x 1,080).

The smartphone employs the Helio G100 Ultimate chipset with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS storage.

Inifnix has been known for its focus on the cameras and the Note 50 Pro is no different. This Note has three cameras on its back - a 50MP OIS primary for up to 2x lossless zoom, an 8MP ultrawide, and a small flicker sensor.

The Halo lighting on the back is a signature feature (Bio-Active Halo AI Lighting is the complete name, if you must know). It flashes in different colors and acts as a notification, charging, camera status light, and inside it contains sensors for measuring your heart rate and SpO2 level.

The Note 50 Pro packs a 5,200mAh battery that's capable of 90W wired and 30W of wireless charging. It also supports reverse wired and wireless charging, and even bypass charging option for gaming or video playback.

The phone runs on the latest Android 15 with XOS 15. Infinix promises 2 major Android updates and 3 years of security patches.

Infinix Note 50 Pro 4G specs at a glance:

• Body: 163.3x74.4x7.3mm, 198g; Glass front, aluminum frame; IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), Aerospace-Grade Aluminum, RGB notification light (on the back).
• Display: 6.78" AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 1300 nits (peak), 1080x2436px resolution, 20.3:9 aspect ratio, 393ppi; Always-On Display.
• Chipset: Mediatek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm): Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G57 MC2.
• Memory: 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM; UFS 2.2.
• OS/Software: Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 15.
• Rear camera: Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 112˚.
• Front camera: 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1".
• Video capture: Rear camera: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; Front camera: 1080p@30fps.
• Battery: 5200mAh; 90W wired, 100% in 38 min, 30W wireless MagCharge, 10W Reverse wired, Reverse wireless, Bypass Charging.
• Connectivity: LTE; Wi-Fi 5; BT 5.4; NFC; FM radio; Infrared port.
• Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); stereo speakers; Virtual proximity sensing.

The Infinix Note 50 Pro 4G sounds like the perfect all-rounder. Well, almost. The most obvious omission is stated right there, in its name - 4G. We would have liked it even better with a 5G-capable chipset, but we guess the fastest cellular connectivity is reserved for the more expensive Note 50 Pro+ model.

Unboxing the Infinix Note 50 Pro 4G

Here is a feast for sore eyes! The retail box of the Infinix Note 50 Pro 4G is a treatment you just cannot find these days. Inside, you will find a premium case with matching colors, faux-leather finish and subtle N insignia. It is a MagCharge friendly case, and in fact, it's the only one to get the Infinix MagPad click properly, as the phone does not contain magnets like the iPhones.

The bundle contains a 90W power adapter, a USB-A-C cable, and a comfortable wired USB-C headphones with mic and volume controls.

There is more! Infinix has also packed a glass protector, you just need to apply it by yourself.

And, in some markets, you may also get a bundle like ours with a 20W Infinix MagPad. How about that?