The Realme 14T (review) is India’s first-ever T series smartphone. The brand has launched the handset as an affordable mid-range offering with commendable performance, battery life, and durability. Starting at Rs 17,999, the new launch competes with the Infinix Note 50s 5G+ (review) under Rs 20,000. If you are looking for a performance powerhouse under Rs 20,000 in India and are confused between these two, then we have done the grunt work for you. We ran benchmarks and real-life tests on these smartphones to determine the better performer.
Verdict
The Infinix Note 50s 5 G+ is powered by a newer, better-tuned Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor, which helps it get ahead in the benchmark scores. However, the Realme 14T made it up in the CPU throttle and gaming tests, with nearly identical scores as those of the Infinix Note 50s 5G+.
| Tests | Winner |
| Geekbench | Infinix Note 50s 5G+ |
| AnTuTu | Infinix Note 50s 5G+ |
| CPU Throttle | Tie |
| Gaming | Tie |
Table of Contents
Geekbench
The Geekbench app is the reviewers’ go-to tool for determining the CPU’s prowess alone. The benchmarking app divides the CPU’s prowess into single-core and multi-core metrics. The former tells us how well the device handles daily tasks, and the latter gauges the performance of intense tasks like gaming and editing.
The MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate powers the Infinix Note 50s 5 G+ more than the Dimensity 6300 powers the Realme 14T. This is reflected in the Geekbench score, where the Infinix device scores 15 percent and 45 percent higher than the Realme 14T.
Real-world context: Both smartphones perform commendably well in daily tasks and even casual gaming. However, the Infinix Note 50s 5G+ has the extra edge for both light and heavy tasks, including gaming.
Winner: Infinix Note 50s 5G+
AnTuTu
In the AnTuTu benchmark, which gauges the overall experience offered by the CPU, GPU, memory, and user experience, the Infinix Note 50s 5G+ once again inches ahead. The device scored 675,134 points, which is around 40 percent higher than the 456,251 points scored by the Realme 14T.
Real-world context: The Dimensity 7300 Ultimate has been optimised on the software front and tuned to deliver better performance, which is reflected in the benchmark app. If you want consistent overall performance in the budget mid-range, the Infinix Note 50s 5G+ is a great pick. The Realme 14T is also a commendable choice but slightly lags behind the Infinix device.
Winner: Infinix Note 50s 5G+
CPU throttle
The Burnout app tests the performance drop-off when the device heats up under heavy workload. In this test, the Infinix Note 50s 5G+ sustained a higher maximum performance than the Realme 14T. However, the difference is not much.
Real-world context: The Realme 14T and Infinix Note 50s 5G+ perform commendably under a heavy workload, with over 60 percent of sustained performance. The Infinix Note 50s 5G+ has a slight advantage, but not big enough to make a difference in real-life usage.
Winner: Tie
Gaming test
Average FPS during 30 minutes of gameplay (higher is better)
| Games | Game settings (graphics + frames) | Realme 14T | Infinix Note 50s 5G+ |
| COD: Mobile | Medium + High | 59.7 | 59.9 |
| Real Racing 3 | Standard | 56.9 | 59.8 |
| BGMI | HD + High | 28.4 | 28.7 |
Contrary to the Geekbench and AnTuTu benchmark scores, the Realme 14T and Infinix Note 50s 5G+ performed similarly in our gaming test. After playing COD: Mobile, Real Racing 3, and BGMI in identical graphics settings for 30 minutes, both smartphones delivered similar frame rates.
Thermal performance
Temperature increase after 30 minutes of gaming (lower is better)
| Games | Realme 14T | Infinix Note 50s 5G+ |
| COD: Mobile | 5.3 degrees Celsius | 6.2 degrees Celsius |
| Real Racing 3 | 3.9 degrees Celsius | 3.4 degrees Celsius |
| BGMI | 3.8 degrees Celsius | 6.6 degrees Celsius |
Both devices’ thermal management and efficiency are again at par, with Realme 14T offering better thermal management in BGMI. The difference between the two smartphones is minute and won’t matter much in real-life gaming.
Real-world context: Both smartphones can handle casual gaming at medium settings without heating up too much. You can pick either of the two devices and enjoy the same gaming performance. However, if you prefer playing BGMI, the Realme 14T should be your pick.
Winner: Tie
Final Verdict
The Infinix Note 50s 5G+ starts at Rs 15,999 for the 128GB variant and is an excellent value-for-money offering at this price point. You get a newer, more powerful processor driving the performance, a bigger display with a higher refresh rate, and more. Moreover, since the real-life performance of the Infinix Note 50s 5G+ remains identical to the Realme 14T, the handset is the better pick between the two.
The Realme 14T starts at Rs 17,999 and delivers comparable performance in CPU throttling and gaming tests. It stands out as a strong option for users seeking a battery-focused smartphone, especially with its flagship-grade triple IP rating for enhanced durability.
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