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The Infinix Note 50x is the brand’s latest budget offering and a follow-up to the Infinix Note 40X (review), which made a name for itself as a capable camera phone under Rs 15,000. This time, the brand has pushed the value proposition even further, and the new Infinix Note 50x comes in at just under Rs 12,000 and brings along some impressive upgrades. You’re getting a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate chipset, a larger 5500mAh battery, and a bunch of useful AI features.
The price-to-performance ratio here feels almost too good to be true – so what’s the catch? That’s exactly what we’re here to find out in this review. Let’s get started.
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Verdict
The Infinix Note 50x 5G is a feature-packed device at an aggressive price point. It offers solid performance with the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate dependable cameras and strong battery life, making it a great everyday device. That said, the low-resolution display and missing headphone jack are compromises you will have to live with.
Design and display
The Infinix Note 50x looks quite different from its predecessor, the Note 40x. The camera module has been redesigned and now stands out a lot more, both visually and physically. It’s raised from the rest of the back panel, so some wobble is expected when placed on a flat surface. The wobble, however, is surprisingly minimal and didn’t really bother me during my use.
| Smartphones | Thickness | Weight | IP Rating |
| Infinix Note 50x | 7.98-8.18 mm | 195.4 grams | IP64 |
| Vivo T4x | 8.19 mm | 208 grams | IP64 |
| POCO M7 Pro | 7.99 mm | 190 grams | IP64 |
The rest of the rear panel has a simple yet premium feel to it, and I personally quite like the clean, minimal design. You also get an IP64 rating for some added protection against dust and splashes, although rivals like the Realme P3x are now offering higher-rated IP69 resistance, so the competition is definitely stepping things up in this area.
As for the display, the phone comes with a 6.67-inch IPS panel offering an HD+ resolution (1600 x 720), a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 672 nits. This is one area where it feels like Infinix has cut some corners. At this price, HD+ resolution is a bit of a letdown, especially when even sub-10K phones are now offering Full-HD displays.
| Smartphones | Display | Peak brightness |
| Infinix Note 50x | 6.67-inch IPS | 672 nits |
| Vivo T4x | 6.67-inch IPS | 1050 nits |
| POCO M7 Pro | 6.67-inch IPS | 2100 nits |
While the colours are decent and the panel looks fine indoors, the lower resolution does make content look a little less sharp compared to others in this segment. Outdoor visibility is also just about okay, as the brightness output doesn’t really hold up well under direct sunlight.
For biometrics, you get a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that’s quick and reliable. It worked really well throughout my time with the device.
Cameras
The Infinix Note 50x does take a slight step back in terms of camera hardware compared to the Note 40x, at least on paper. Instead of the 108MP primary sensor, you now get a 50MP AI camera on the back, along with an 8MP front shooter. While numbers may tell a different story, the new 50MP primary camera performs surprisingly well.
It captures decent-looking shots with good detail, dynamic range, and clarity. It also handles human subjects well, especially when it comes to skin tone reproduction. There’s still room for improvement with facial details, though it’s not a dealbreaker in this segment.
Low-light performance is about what you’d expect in this price segment, i.e., softer images with some noise. Still, the Note 50x performs better than competitors like the POCO M7 Pro and Vivo T4x in colour accuracy and overall usability in dim lighting.
I also tested the Note 50x’s cameras side-by-side with the POCO M7 Pro (review) and Vivo T4x (review) to see how it compares.
Daylight
In good lighting, the Infinix Note 50x comes across as the more dependable shooter against the Vivo T4x. It opts for a slightly warmer colour profile, while the Vivo’s output leans cooler and tends to overexpose the scene to an extent. Occasionally, Note 50x also slightly pops colour, but without ruining the aesthetic appeal. It also has a slight edge in terms of sharpness and detail — textures on surfaces and objects come through more clearly.
Compared to the POCO M7 Pro, which also leans towards a punchier, more saturated look similar to the Vivo, the Note 50x shows more even sharpness across the frame. The M7 Pro’s clarity is stronger at the centre, but it tends to drop off toward the edges, which is where the Note 50x pulls ahead with better consistency.
Portrait
It’s not often that smartphones in the segment feature an ultra-wide lens; therefore, we are directly assessing portrait shots with the primary camera. The colour science remains consistent across portrait shots on all three phones. The Vivo T4x and Infinix Note 50x apply a bit of skin smoothing, but the Infinix’s shot is a touch sharper.
When zoomed in, the T4x introduces some noise, whereas the Note 50x holds on to a cleaner look. It also does a better job with skin tones and overall colour correction, capturing the scene more naturally.
The POCO M7 Pro’s portrait mode tends to overexpose the background, which can wash out the image and reduce the sense of depth. That said, subject details are more or less on par with the Note 50x. However, Infinix does a better job with edge detection and delivers more accurate skin tones, giving it a slight upper hand.
Selfie
Selfies follow a similar pattern. Both the Infinix Note 50x and Vivo T4x are neck-and-neck when it comes to detail and skin tone accuracy. The T4x renders a slightly more natural skin tone, but overall, both are competent in daylight.
The POCO M7 Pro, however, continues to struggle with exposure. Its selfies often come out a bit too bright, which results in washed-out highlights and overly brightened skin tones. In comparison, the Note 50x delivers a more balanced image and maintains more natural-looking results.
Low-light
In low light with night mode enabled, the Vivo T4x produces a sharp and well-lit image, but this comes at the cost of visible noise. The Infinix Note 50x, on the other hand, keeps noise levels in check and captures a more realistic version of the scene. Both phones struggle with lens flares and blown-out light sources. However, the Note 50x delivers more accurate colours, especially reds, while the T4x tends to skew them towards pink.
The POCO M7 Pro falls behind here. Its night shots appear noticeably softer, and even with night mode on, it doesn’t handle lighting or colour reproduction as well. Reds appear dull, and highlights are often blown out, giving the Infinix Note 50x a clear lead in this area.
Performance and gaming
The new Infinix Note 50x features MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 Ultimate SoC with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Infinix has no compromises in the performance, considering the same processor powers some noteworthy devices in the higher-priced segments, like the OPPO F29 series, Realme P3 Ultra, and more.
The Note 50X, combined with Dimensity 7300 Ultra, handles everyday tasks smoothly and even performs heavy multitasking without any stutters. The Vivo T4x, one of the better performance-focused options in this segment, also uses the same Dimensity 7300 chip, but the Note 50x manages to offer it at an even lower price.
Gaming performance is equally great. Titles like BGMI and COD: Mobile ran smoothly at medium graphical settings, delivering a consistent and fluid experience. While we couldn’t run our usual benchmark tests due to app compatibility issues, judging by in-game performance, it held steady around the fps mark—which is more than respectable for a phone in this range. With lower FPS settings and future OTA updates, you can expect 90 fps gaming capabilities too.
Software and AI
The Infinix Note 50x runs on XOS 15, based on Android 15, right out of the box. This version of XOS has seen some meaningful improvements, including smoother app animations, a refreshed app drawer, and an updated notification panel. The interface feels noticeably cleaner and more refined now, and Infinix deserves credit for cutting down on the number of pre-installed apps — something that’s often a concern with budget phones.
| Smartphones | Software support | Pre-installed apps |
| Infinix Note 50x | 2 OS upgrades + 3 years security | 48 |
| Vivo T4x | 2 OS upgrades + 3 years security | 55 |
| POCO M7 Pro | 2 OS upgrades + 4 years security | 63 |
There are also quite a few AI-powered features built in, and some of them are pretty handy to use. For example, the Gallery app lets you long-press on objects in photos to extract them, you can either copy the cutout for later or share it straight away. You also get the option to copy text directly from images, which helps for things like receipts or notes. Google’s Circle to Search is present, and as expected, it’s always a convenient tool for quick searches.
Another big feature is live call translation, which works across apps like WhatsApp and Messenger. It even supports bi-directional translations in languages like English, Hindi, Russian, Indonesian, French, Spanish, and Arabic, among others.
I tested it with English and Hindi, and the experience was mixed. While it’s a thoughtful concept, the translations often lose context and sometimes cut off mid-sentence. Nonetheless, it can prove to be versatile in tricky situations. Other AI features include Wallpaper Generator, AI Notes, Writing, and Document.
There’s also a Smart Translation tool to let you translate text on-screen. However, I had trouble getting the gesture to trigger, so I had to manually select the text instead, which worked just fine once activated.
Battery and charging
The Infinix Note 50x comes with an upgraded 5,500mAh battery and support for 45W fast charging. While 6,000mAh batteries are becoming more common this year, 5,500mAh is still a sizeable capacity and doesn’t fall too far behind in terms of real-world usage. In our battery benchmark test, the phone delivered fairly average results when compared to key competitors, but it still comfortably lasts a full day, even with heavy use.
A good addition is bypass charging, which routes power directly to the motherboard instead of the battery. This is especially useful while gaming, as it helps reduce heat buildup and contributes to better long-term battery health.
| Smartphones | Battery | Charging time (20-100%) |
| Infinix Note 50x | 5,500mAh | 41 minutes (45W) |
| Vivo T4x | 6,500mAh | 67 minutes (44W) |
| POCO M7 Pro | 5,110mAh | 53 minutes (45W) |
With 45W fast charging, the phone takes just about 40 minutes to recharge, so even if you do drain the battery, topping up doesn’t take long. You also get 10W reverse charging, which is a nice bonus if you ever need to give another device a quick boost on the go.
Final Verdict
The Infinix Note 50x carries a starting price of Rs 11,499 for the 6GB+128GB variant and Rs 12,999 for the 8GB+128GB option. Its key competitors, the POCO M7 Pro (review) and Vivo T4x (review), are also strong contenders. If you’re after better multimedia and longer software support, the POCO M7 Pro makes more sense. If your priority is performance and battery life, the Vivo T4x is a great pick.
However, for those looking for a well-rounded package, the Infinix Note 50x offers excellent value for its price. It stands out in key areas like performance, battery life, and camera quality. While the multimedia experience does take a slight hit due to the lower-resolution display, it’s far from a dealbreaker. Most users will likely appreciate its smooth overall performance and useful AI features.
Editor’s Rating: 7.9/10
Reasons to buy:
- The Infinix Note 50x is priced really well for what it offers, making it great value for money.
- Performance is solid across the board, whether it’s daily use or gaming.
- The camera setup manages to capture good shots in most lighting conditions.
- Battery life is decent and should easily get you through a full day.
Reasons not to buy:
- There’s no 3.5mm headphone jack
- The phone has a low-resolution HD+ display, making the multimedia experience average.
