Infinix is one brand that’s come out swinging in 2025.
The entire Note 50 series is clearly gunning for the top spot in the affordable segment, and the Note 50S 5G+ is no exception.
And first things first, we are thoroughly impressed by the phone. And no, this isn’t a paid review. For ₹16,000, you can take this to the bank!
Infinix Note 50s Design
The first thing I’ve got to shout out is just how slim and light the Note 50s is. It weighs only 180 grams and comes in at just 7.6mm — honestly, getting this sort of a build quality, that too at this price point, is practically unheard of.
Side by side with other phones it just looks so sleek. Infinix even claims it's the slimmest phone with a 3D curved display in this segment.
I’ve got the Titanium Grey variant, which looks pretty much the same as the Note 50x.
But if you’re looking for a bit more flair and style, we suggest that you go for the blue variant — it comes with a vegan leather back which looks pretty cool, but what really stands out is that it gives off this really cool fragrance.
The back and frame are plastic, but Infinix has gone for this cool metallic finish which feels very premium. You will definitely see fingerprints and smudges on the back panel, but fret not — you do get a matching case in the box.
Now, about that camera module — Infinix calls it a “Gem-Cut” design. It’s flashy, and I get that they’re trying to stand out in this world of smartphones that is just full of boring, boxy camera islands.
But if I am being honest, its not my cup of tea. I just wish the module was a bit smaller. But yes, design is totally subjective, so maybe you may end up liking it.
The phone also comes with Infinix's Active Halo Lighting that does it all — calls, notifications, charging, gaming, and voice assistant. Personally, I found this mostly to be useful for notifications, but it's definitely a cool feature.
The Note 50s also holds its own when it comes to durability. You get IP64 dust and water resistance and military-grade certification. You also get JBL-tuned dual stereo speakers — they’re not super loud, but the bass is clean and doesn’t distort. There’s an IR blaster on top and also an in-display fingerprint scanner that’s surprisingly fast and reliable.
Infinix Note 50s Display
Now let’s talk about the display, because it’s honestly one of the best I’ve seen in this price range, even though it has some issues.
You’re getting all the good stuff: a 6.78-inch 10-bit AMOLED panel, rich colours, deep blacks, and a fast 144Hz refresh rate. It even managed to stay pretty bright and usable in the outdoors, and those curved edges give total flagship feel.
But if you’re gaming enthusiast and are planning to game on the device a lot, those curves can be a bit annoying, especially when you're trying to grip the phone during intense sessions. Also, the 144Hz refresh rate only works in the settings page, phone and message app.
Everywhere else, the refresh rate is dialled down to 120Hz. Honestl,y though, I was hard-pressed to tell the difference. But for content and casual use, this display is fantastic.
Infinix Note 50s Battery
If you’d asked me in 2024 whether a 5500 mAh battery was impressive, I would have said yeah, definitely. In 2025 though, we are seeing manufacturers launch smartphones with 7,000 mAh batteries, and sometimes even more. So, Infinix too could have taken that route.
That said, for a phone this slim, the battery life’s very good. I got a full day’s use out of it — gaming, streaming, scrolling — no matter what I threw at it, the Infinix Note 50s dealt with it like a boss.
The 45W fast charging is also solid, and there’s bypass charging as well — which powers the phone directly instead of the battery, so it doesn’t heat up too much when charging.
The battery and charging performance is right on point for a budget phone. Having said that, we hope Infinix pushes the envelop when it comes to battery size. Most users would be perfectly fine with a device that is slightly thicker, but has an insane battery life.
Infinix Note 50s Performance & Software
When it comes to performance and software, the Infinix Note 50S is punching way above its class.
Dimensity 7300 Ultimate may seem to be something extra and next level, but it's basically the same chip as the regular 7300 — and it still holds up strong. Antutu scores show it’s just 3.5% behind the newer Dimensity 7400 on the Moto Edge 60 Fusion. The GeekBench scores also tell a similar tale.
But the real flex is that it's 8GB LPDDR5X RAM — on both 128GB and 256GB models. That’s insane for this price.
Storage is UFS 2.2 — it’s not blazing fast, but for everyday usage, it's more than enough. The UI is snappy, app switching is smooth — I saw no lag at all.
As for gaming, BGMI runs great on HD + Ultra, but switch to Smooth + Extreme, and it's very smooth.
Infinix claims that you get 90 FPS in some games. You won’t find that sort of frame rate in BGMI, but Call of Duty Mobile actually gives you that kind of gameplay.
As for the software, we get Android 15 with XOS 15. There is some bloatware, but by and large, it’s manageable. We get a ton of fun stuff like a mini dynamic bar, music gestures, and gesture call pickup, which keep things interesting.
But the true hero is the AI Suite — we have plenty of generic AI features like AI writing, image gen, object eraser, and Circle to Search. But, we also get some pretty practical tools like a doc assistant, an AI translator, and a surprisingly useful Folax AI assistant.
And yes — 2 years OS + 3 years security updates. For a phone that costs about ₹16,000, that’s a proper bargain.
Infinix Note 50s Cameras
Please watch the video for camera samples.
Moving to the cameras, we get a 64MP Sony sensor + and a 2MP shooter, that’s there for moral support only.
But ignore the 2MP — the main camera delivers. Shots are punchy, vibrant, and straight-up Instagram-ready. The 2X zoom is also surprisingly usable, even in low light.
Selfies from the 13MP front cam look natural. As for videos, you get 4K 30fps on both front and back with decent stabilisation and only minor crop.
We don’t get an ultrawide which would've been nice, but for what it costs, I’m not complaining.
Verdict
The Infinix Note 50S starts at around ₹15,999. In fact, if people who ordered the device on the launch day scored it for as low as ₹14,999.
The Infinix Note 50S goes up against a pretty strong set of competitors. The iQOO Z10x for example, offers a 6,500mAh battery and faster UFS 3.1 storage, but the Note 50S is one of the most well-rounded phones right now — fast RAM, AMOLED screen, ad-free UI and a solid main camera.
And at the price point that Infinix is offering this device, I don’t think there’s a lot we can complain about.
