Infinix Note 50 Pro+ vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $280 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-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 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Infinix Note 50 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1135878
- 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
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $999
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1398
- Lighter: 168g vs 209g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads (80/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Infinix Note 50 Pro+ — 86/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; 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 64/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ (76/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Note 50 Pro+ | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×74.5×8.0 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $280 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Note 50 Pro+
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Note 50 Pro+ and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 51.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $719. Infinix Note 50 Pro+ was $719 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ is a bit better (70/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (61/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (80/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III notably outperforms the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ (76/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads on camera score (61/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Infinix Note 50 Pro+ leads on performance (70/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Note 50 Pro+ over the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III is a better fit for active users.