Infinix Note 50x Review: Budget 5G Smartphone with Powerful Features and One Major Drawback

Infinix has kicked off 2025 with the launch of the Note 50x 5G, a budget-friendly smartphone that promises a lot of power and features at an attractive price point. Priced at ₹11,499, the Note 50x is packed with promising specs such as a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor, 5G connectivity, and a 5,500mAh battery. However, while the phone excels in several areas, it does have one glaring flaw that could be a dealbreaker for some. Here’s a closer look at how the Infinix Note 50x performs in the real world.

Unboxing the Infinix Note 50x: What’s Inside?

Opening the green-colored box of the Infinix Note 50x, you’re greeted with the phone wrapped in a thin plastic coating. Inside the box, you’ll find the following:

The Infinix Note 50x itself

A SIM ejector tool

A 45W adapter

A USB Type A to Type C cable

Some paperwork

The variant I received for review was the 6GB RAM/128GB storage version in Titanium Grey, though the phone is also available in Enchanted Purple and Sea Breeze Green (with a vegan leather back). The packaging is minimal but efficient, and the inclusion of a 45W charger is a nice touch at this price range.

Design and Build Quality: Class-Leading

The Infinix Note 50x doesn’t look or feel like a budget phone. The back of the phone features a rectangular camera module with curved edges, accompanied by the Infinix branding at the bottom. Although the back and frame are made of plastic, Infinix has applied a special coating that gives the phone a more premium finish.

When I showed the phone to some people and asked them to guess the price, most assumed it was well above ₹20,000, a testament to its solid build quality. The phone features a 9 5G band support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and GPS, ensuring that it’s well-equipped for modern-day connectivity. The hybrid SIM slot allows you to use 2 SIM cards and a microSD card simultaneously.

Water and Dust Resistance

The IP64 rating for water and dust resistance adds another layer of practicality, ensuring that your device can withstand everyday splashes and light rain without issue. Additionally, the MIL-STD-810H military certification ensures that the phone can handle minor drops and bumps, providing extra peace of mind for users prone to accidents.

Display: The Major Letdown

While the Infinix Note 50x shines in several areas, its display is undeniably its biggest flaw. The phone is equipped with a 6.67-inch HD+ LCD panel, which comes with a 120Hz refresh rate. On paper, that sounds promising, but the reality is that the screen’s low resolution makes the colors look washed out, and the flickering problem becomes noticeable in low-light conditions.

When using the phone outdoors, the 672 nits peak brightness struggles to make the screen visible under direct sunlight, which is frustrating for users who spend a lot of time on their phones outside. While the screen is usable indoors, it’s far from ideal in bright conditions.

The stereo speakers are clear and crisp, but they don’t get loud enough, making it difficult to fully enjoy multimedia content without connecting to headphones or external speakers.

Performance: A Solid Performer for the Price

The Infinix Note 50x is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate processor, which is the first time this chip has been used in a phone in India. In reality, the Dimensity 7300 is not a groundbreaking new chip but rather a rebranded version of MediaTek’s existing processors. However, this doesn’t take away from its performance.

The Note 50x delivers a smooth experience for all routine tasks, including browsing, app navigation, and light gaming. I tested Call of Duty Mobile and BGMI on the phone, and while both games were playable on high settings, there were some occasional frame drops. BGMI ran at Ultra frame rates with HDR graphics, though certain options like Extreme HDR were still “coming soon.”

In benchmark tests, the Note 50x scored 6,23,056 on Antutu and 1,004 in Geekbench 6’s single-core test. The phone also performed well in 3D Mark’s Wild Life Extreme stress test, with a 99.5% stability rate, showing no major overheating issues even during prolonged gaming sessions.

Software: XOS 15 UI Brings Smooth Animations and Useful Features

One of the standout features of the Infinix Note 50x is its new XOS 15 UI, based on Android 15. The software feels snappier and smoother compared to previous Infinix devices, with more refined animations and a cleaner interface.

The Dynamic Island (called Dynamic Bar on Infinix devices) and Social Assistant (which allows users to record calls and perform other actions during WhatsApp calls) are some of the standout features of XOS 15. The Halo Lighting feature, which activates during charging, gaming, and new notifications, adds a cool visual effect to the phone.

While the software has improved, the AI features touted by Infinix don’t work as expected. For example, the AI Gallery app, which was supposed to include features like AI Eraser to remove unwanted objects in photos, lacks support for these features.

However, there are some useful additions, like the ability to extract objects from images and copy text directly from photos, inspired by OxygenOS.

Camera and Battery: Decent Performance, Not Extraordinary

The 50MP primary camera of the Infinix Note 50x does a decent job in daylight conditions, although the photos often appear slightly overexposed. In low light, the camera struggles with detail retention, and the results are somewhat underwhelming.

The 8MP selfie camera performs well with color reproduction and sharp focus, but the resulting images are prone to being a bit shaky, even in good lighting.

The 5,500mAh battery easily lasts a full day of usage, even with 5G enabled. And when it’s time to charge, the 45W fast charging technology included in the box can recharge the device in about an hour, which is a nice touch for a budget phone.

Verdict: Great Value for the Price, But Not Perfect

At an effective price of ₹10,499 (with bank offers), the Infinix Note 50x stands out as one of the best budget smartphones available in its segment. It delivers solid performance, a premium design, a long-lasting battery, and a clean software experience—all for a reasonable price.

However, the HD+ display and underwhelming speaker quality could be dealbreakers for some. If you’re willing to overlook these flaws, the Infinix Note 50x is an excellent option for budget-conscious buyers who want a capable smartphone without breaking the bank.