Infinix Note 50x Review: Best Phone Under INR 12K Segment?

The Hong Kong-based smartphone maker Infinix has largely flown under my radar, quietly making inroads into the budget segment—an area once dominated by Xiaomi. So when Infinix reached out to review their newest entry-level phone, the Note 50x, I immediately said yes, considering the device promises a solid gaming experience, a capable 50MP camera, and all-day battery life—all for just INR 11,499.

In this review, I will share my experience of using the Infinix Note 50x over the past two weeks and answer whether you should spend your money on it or not.

Infinix Note 50x Review: Design & Hardware

Given the price, I honestly didn’t expect the phone to focus much on design, as budget devices typically prioritize performance and battery life. However, this opinion changed after I unboxed the device, as Infinix has done a fantastic job.

The design is sleek and modern, featuring a flat display and edges. The soft-touch matte back panel adds to the premium feel, and the gem-cut camera module isn’t a copy of some other phone.

While the phone’s body and back are obviously plastic, they do a solid job of protecting the device. I accidentally dropped the Note 50x from hip height, and the device was unscathed, with only minor damage to the frame.

The phone also has an IP64 rating, making it resistant to dust and light splashes. The power button doubles as a fingerprint scanner, which was pretty fast in my testing.

Infinix Note 50x Review: Display

The Infinix Note 50x features a 6.67-inch HD+ 120Hz display. And for the price, it’s pretty adequate. Sure, the likes of the IQOO Z9s have higher resolution, but the one on the Note 50x isn’t bad either. You get decent colors, ample sharpness, and enough dynamic range.

While Infinix hasn’t quoted a peak brightness figure, I found the screen usable in most lighting conditions, except under direct summer sunlight, where visibility took a hit. There’s also noticeable off-axis color shifting, making the display appear less visible when viewed from certain angles.

Infinix Note 50x Review: Performance

Infinix says the Note 50x is India’s first phone with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor. It also has 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Strangely, I couldn’t find much information about this “Ultimate” version of the chip.

Nevertheless, the Note 50x’s day-to-day performance is surprisingly fantastic. Apps open quickly with minimal delay, and RAM management is solid. While launching heavier apps like PUBG does take a long time, it’s expected at this price point.

This was my first time using the XOS 15 skin, and it’s probably the smoothest budget Android skin. The animations are fluid without hiccups, the icons look pretty, and it feels like Infinix has spent a good amount of time refining the UI.

In addition, you also get a whole host of AI features, including writing tools for messaging apps like WhatsApp, the Folax AI voice assistant, document summarization, and a call assistant. Infinix has even collaborated with Google to bring the much-loved Circle to Search feature. Finally, the company has promised two years of software updates and three security patches.

Benchmarks & Gaming

I ran a series of benchmarks to push the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate chip to the max. The Note 50x scored 928 in Geekbench’s single-core test and 2,534 in the multi-core test. In AnTuTu, the device achieved 607,856 points, placing it in a higher performance bracket than the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1.

Moving to gaming, I played a bit of BGMI on the Note 50x, and the experience was great. The phone delivered a solid 60 FPS on the Smooth + Extreme setting, and there weren’t any random glitches or lag. Moreover, the handset even supports 90 FPS in supported games like CODM and Free Fire, which can be a huge selling point for many budget gamers.

Battery Life & Charging

As expected, the 5,500 mAh battery performed amazingly in my testing. The phone lasted a full day of heavy usage, including taking multiple camera samples, playing games, and scrolling social media.

When it was eventually time to recharge, the included 45W fast charger charged the phone from 20% to 100% in just over an hour.

Infinix Note 50x Review: Cameras

Looking at the back, you might assume the Note 50x has a triple camera setup. Unfortunately, like other smartphones in the budget segment, two of the three sensors don’t do anything. The phone actually has just one 50MP f/1.6 sensor.

Leaving aside the rant about fake camera sensors, the primary camera on the Note 50x isn’t half bad. Give the sensor some light, and it produces good enough results in daytime scenarios. The colors are accurate, the HDR is sufficient, and the sharpness is also on point.

Unfortunately, nighttime photos are a different story. While the images did have a good amount of sharpness and relatively low noise, the phone took a long time to capture night shots, leading to a noticeable blur in moving objects.

Since the phone lacks a telephoto lens, the primary camera doubles as the portrait lens, and the results are fine. Daytime portraits look good with solid edge detection and natural colors, but night portraits leave much to be desired.

Speaking of selfies, the 8MP front performed as expected during my testing, capturing good photos in daylight. However, the phone does apply a beauty filter, which some people don’t like.

One pleasant surprise was the inclusion of 4K@30fps video recording. Under good lighting, the video quality is solid, with great details and accurate colors.

Should you buy the Infinix Note 50x?

At 11,499, the Infinix Note 50x is a solid smartphone that delivers a good overall experience. It’s arguably one of the smoothest budget devices I’ve tested, with excellent battery life, smooth performance, and capable cameras. While I wish the display had more resolution, the Note 50x is a sweet deal for the price.