Infinix Note 50x 5G Review: Budget beast with one BIG compromise

What’s Great:

Powerful Dimensity 7300 Ultimate Processor: Smooth daily use, light gaming, and multitasking without breaking a sweat.

New XOS 15 (Android 15): Faster, cleaner, ad-free experience with refined animations and handy features like Dynamic Bar and Social Assistant.

Premium-Looking Design: Despite its plastic build, the Note 50x looks and feels far more expensive, complete with military-grade durability and IP64 water/dust resistance.

45W Fast Charging + 5500mAh Battery: Excellent battery life with fast top-ups.

9 5G Bands, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4: Solid connectivity at this price.

What’s Not:

HD+ LCD Display: Biggest flaw — low resolution, dull colours, visible flicker in low-light, and poor outdoor visibility. Competing phones offer 1080p screens at similar or slightly higher prices.

Average Camera Quality: Underwhelming imaging performance, especially in challenging lighting.

AI Features Overhyped: Many AI tools either didn’t work as promised or felt half-baked (like the missing AI Eraser in the gallery).

Stereo Speakers Lack Punch: Clear sound but not loud enough for an immersive experience.

Gaming & Performance:

BGMI: HDR + Ultra Frame Rate (higher settings "Coming Soon")

Call of Duty Mobile: Very High graphics and frame rate

Benchmarks:

Antutu: 6,23,056

Geekbench 6: 1004 (single-core), 2880 (multi-core)

3D Mark Stress Test: Stable at 99.5%

In the Box:

45W Adapter

USB Type-A to Type-C cable

SIM ejector

Paperwork

Verdict:

The Infinix Note 50x is an absolute value performer, let down by its underwhelming display. If you prioritize processing power, modern software, battery life, and premium design over a sharp display and cameras — this is a budget-friendly 5G option worth considering. But if screen quality is important to you, look elsewhere.