Infinix Note 50 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $280 and $1500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 1,724,757).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
What makes Infinix Note 50 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $1500
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4313
- Lighter: 200g vs 209g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Infinix Note 50 Pro+ — 86/100, Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 50 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.5×8.0 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $1500 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 50 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Infinix Note 50 Pro+ by 55.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1220. Infinix Note 50 Pro+ was $1220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII notably outperforms the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ (97/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
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 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.