Infinix Note 50 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $280 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Infinix Note 50 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $1299
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1398
- Lighter: 186g vs 209g
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads (80/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Infinix Note 50 Pro+ — 86/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 Infinix Note 50 Pro+ is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 50 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.5×8.0 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 50 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 40.0% 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 Infinix Note 50 Pro+ is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (61/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads on camera score (61/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads on performance (70/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.