iPhone 15 vs Note 50 Pro+ 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Apple iPhone 15

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone 15 is supported until Sep 2030 at $8.40 per month of safe use, while the Note 50 Pro+ 5G runs out in Apr 2028 ($15.83/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 15 62 · Note 50 Pro+ 5G 68 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 15 $430

Safe to buy$8.40/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20282030

Infinix Note 50 Pro+ 5G $340

Buy with care$15.83/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone 15 50Note 50 Pro+ 5G 70

The Note 50 Pro+ 5G's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch amoled, 1080p (393 ppi), 144hz, 1300 nits peak.

Performance

iPhone 15 80Note 50 Pro+ 5G 74

The iPhone 15's Apple A16 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera

iPhone 15 62Note 50 Pro+ 5G 79

The Note 50 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

iPhone 15 47Note 50 Pro+ 5G 84

5,200mAh vs 3,349mAh — the Note 50 Pro+ 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone 15 61Note 50 Pro+ 5G 26

The iPhone 15 is supported until Sep 2030 — 30 months longer than the Note 50 Pro+ 5G.

Value

iPhone 15 62Note 50 Pro+ 5G 68

Overall value goes to the Note 50 Pro+ 5G at $15.83 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone 15	Note 50 Pro+ 5G
Price (street)	$430	$340
Display	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, Dynamic Island, up to 2000 nits peak	6.78-inch AMOLED, 1080p (393 ppi), 144Hz, 1300 nits peak
Chipset	Apple A16 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm)
RAM	6GB	12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	256GB
Battery	3,349 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	Wired ~50% in 30 min with 20W+; MagSafe 15W wireless	100W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wired
Rear cameras	48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 50MP periscope telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm	163.4 × 74.5 × 8 mm
Weight	171 g	209 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP64
Supported until	Sep 2030	Apr 2028

iPhone 15 full verdict →Note 50 Pro+ 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.