Infinix Note 50s
The Infinix Note 50s boasts a powerful processor, impressive camera system, and a high-resolution display, making it a top choice for users seeking a high-performance smartphone.
Best price in South Africa: 2799 ZAR
Released: 2025, April 24
Specifications
Infinix Note 50s in South Africa
Pros and Cons
Infinix Note 50s in South Africa
Pros of the Infinix Note 50s
Premium AMOLED Display with High Refresh Rate: It boasts a 6.78-inch Full HD+ AMOLED curved display with a very high 144Hz refresh rate and up to 1300 nits peak brightness, offering excellent clarity, colors, and smoothness for the price.
Powerful Mid-Range Chipset: It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate (4nm), which delivers strong and efficient performance that is highly capable for demanding apps and 90FPS gaming in its segment.
Massive Battery and Fast Charging: It features a large 5,500 mAh battery for impressive endurance, supported by 45W wired fast charging (charger included) and the handy Bypass Charging feature for gaming.
High Durability and Build Quality: The phone has solid construction with an IP64 rating (dust and splash resistance) and MIL-STD-810H military certification, suggesting a very durable and robust device for daily use.
Excellent Connectivity and Utility: It offers modern connectivity like 5G and Wi-Fi 6, includes JBL-tuned stereo speakers for good audio, and features an IR Blaster for controlling home appliances.
Cons of the Infinix Note 50s
No Dedicated Storage Expansion: The phone lacks a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion (some models may have a hybrid slot or none), meaning users are limited to the internal storage options (128GB/256GB).
Average Camera Setup: While the 64MP main sensor is good in daylight and supports 4K video, the dual-camera setup is basic (often paired with a simple 2MP depth/macro sensor), and its low-light performance is often average compared to higher-end rivals.
Heavy Software with Ads/Bloatware: It runs on XOS 15 (based on Android 15), which is known for its heavy customization, bloatware (pre-installed, unneeded apps), and occasional system-level ads that can detract from the user experience.
Limited Software Update Policy: Infinix typically only promises two major Android OS upgrades and three years of security patches. This is a shorter software commitment than what is offered by some competitors.
No 3.5mm Headphone Jack and NFC Missing: The phone does not include a 3.5mm headphone jack (relying on the Type-C port). Additionally, in some markets, the device lacks NFC for contactless payments.
Features
Infinix Note 50s in South Africa
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | 164.3 x 74.5 x 7.6 mm (6.47 x 2.93 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 180 g (6.35 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2304Hz PWM, 1300 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 109.9 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2436 pixels (~393 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Dual | 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF 2 MP |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type | 5500 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 100% in 60 min 10W reverse wired Bypass Charging |
Misc
| Colors | Marine Blue, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red |
| Models | X6870 |