There are budget phones and then there is the Infinix Note 50 Pro.
At first glance, it reads like a flagship. With it, you have a 144Hz AMOLED display, wireless and reverse wireless charging, a solid camera system, stereo speakers tuned by JBL, a metal frame, and even an AI assistant voiced by Davido.
All this for under #350,000. Sounds too good to be true, right?
I’ve spent a few days using the Infinix Note 50 Pro as my main device, and let’s just say it’s not trying to act premium; it genuinely feels that way.
Here’s my full review.
What’s in the box of the Infinix Note 50 Pro?
Unboxing the Note 50 Pro already sets a good tone. You get a clear case with magnetic rings for wireless charging, a screen protector, wired earbuds (a rare find today), a USB-C to USB-A cable, a 90w charger, and a VIP card that links to Carlcare’s insurance support.
The magnetic case matters because the phone supports 30w magnetic wireless charging, and Infinix gives you the accessories to use it. That alone is a flex: plenty of more expensive phones don’t bother adding anymore.
Design that delivers
From the second you pick it up, the Note 50 Pro feels different. It’s got a flat-edge design and a frame made of what Infinix calls Armour Metal, a mix of aerospace-grade aluminium and Damascus steel.
That might sound like a marketing buzzword combo, but it works. The phone feels tough, balanced, and sleek. Despite packing a 5,200 mAh battery, it weighs under 200 grams.
I’ve been using the Enchanted Purple version, which has a soft matte finish that doesn’t pick up fingerprints. It also comes in Titanium Grey and a Racing Edition with BMW-inspired detailing.
The camera bump at the back is shaped like an octagon, which gives the phone a bit of personality. But what catches attention is the Bio-active Halo Light, a glowing ring that activates for calls, notifications, and charging. And it’s not just a light show. It doubles as a health sensor that lets you check your heart rate and blood oxygen levels with your fingertip.
That’s a feature we’ve seen before on older Samsung flagships. It’s not just nice to have, it’s a reminder that budget phones can innovate too.
Display and sound: surprisingly good
The screen is one of the best things about this phone.
You get a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, the highest you’ll find at this price point. Whether you’re scrolling, watching videos, or playing games, it feels fast and fluid. Brightness peaks at 1300 nits, so visibility outdoors is solid.
Colours are vibrant, blacks are deep, and the bezels are impressively slim. It’s a flat panel with a centred punch-hole camera, and honestly, the whole thing just looks clean.
Now pair that with dual stereo speakers tuned by JBL, and it becomes clear Infinix wasn’t cutting corners on media performance. The speakers are loud, detailed, and balanced. No tininess, no harshness.
Watching YouTube or Netflix on this thing feels great, and you don’t need headphones to enjoy it.
Battery and charging: flagship-level numbers
Battery performance is exactly what you hope for. The 5,200 mAh capacity gets you through a full day of heavy use without blinking. If you’re a light user, you’ll probably wake up the next day with charge still left.
Charging is where it gets interesting.
You have the 90w fast wired charging, 30w wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. Going from 0 to 100% takes under 45 minutes, and Infinix gives you a power management tool that lets you control how fast the phone charges.
I didn’t think I’d use reverse wireless charging that much, but it is handy for topping up my other device and earbuds.
The best part?
Even after that, I still had enough juice left on the Note 50 Pro to go about my day.
Day-to-day performance: steady and smooth
The Note 50 Pro runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. You can also expand the RAM virtually if you ever need more.
For daily tasks, calls, messaging, Instagram, YouTube, multitasking—it runs smoothly. App switching is quick, and I never had to wait for things to load. I also tested games like Call of Duty Mobile and Asphalt 9.
Both ran fine at medium settings without frame drops. There’s a built-in Game Mode that blocks interruptions and helps keep things running steadily.
Software and AI: surprisingly useful
This phone ships with Android 15 and Infinix’s XOS 15. I’ll be honest, older versions of XOS felt cluttered. But this one? Much more polished. The UI is faster, animations feel cleaner, and you can uninstall most pre-installed apps if you don’t want them.
The AI features on this phone are worth using. First, there’s Folax, the voice assistant, now powered by DeepSeek AI.
And yes, it comes with Davido’s voice. You can ask questions and hear OBO respond.
There’s also Smart Translator, which lets you copy text from anywhere by tapping the screen with two fingers. The Object Eraser in the gallery works better than I expected, and the long-press AI Scan feature can help identify anything on your screen.
What I liked was the AI writing tool. It can help you write, rewrite, summarise, or fix grammar based on your tone or intent. It’s helpful if you text a lot or write on the go.
Camera: better than you’d expect
The camera system surprised me. The Note 50 Pro has a 50mp main lens with optical image stabilisation, an 8mp ultrawide, and a 32mp selfie camera.
In daylight, photos are crisp and colourful. There’s a good balance in dynamic range and saturation. More importantly, the colour consistency between the main and ultrawide lenses is good, which isn’t always the case with phones in this range.
At night, it holds up too. Night Mode helps pull in light without making everything look washed out. Stabilisation helps a lot here.
Videos max out at 2K at 30fps. If you want stabilisation, you’ll have to shoot at 1080p. Still, it’s more than good enough for casual content or social media.
Selfies are great when the lighting is right, although once in a while, you might get a soft or blown-out shot if you move too quickly.
Final thoughts
The Infinix Note 50 Pro is a budget phone that feels like it has no business being called “budget.” From the build quality to the display, charging speed, software, AI features, and camera setup, it delivers more than most phones in its category.
No, it doesn’t have 5G capabilities although you can get that on the Infinix Note 50 Pro+. And it would’ve been great to see a higher IP rating for water resistance. But honestly, for the price, you can live without those.
This is one of those phones that makes you wonder how much of the flagship pricing we’ve all been conditioned to accept is necessary. If you want premium features without paying premium prices, this is a solid option.
