Infinix Note 50 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $280 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,724,757).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Infinix Note 50 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 209g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4313
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads (80/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Infinix Note 50 Pro+ — 86/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 50 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.5×8.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 50 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Infinix Note 50 Pro+ by 50.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1019. Infinix Note 50 Pro+ was $1019 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ (96/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ (86/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.