Note 50 Pro 4G vs 12 4G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 12 4G (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → Note 50 Pro 4G (MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)).
Value Score: Note 50 Pro 4G 67 · 12 4G 63 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Note 50 Pro 4G's MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm) is simply the faster chip.
The Note 50 Pro 4G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Note 50 Pro 4G lasts longer between charges.
The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 4 months longer than the Note 50 Pro 4G.
Overall value goes to the Note 50 Pro 4G at $9.49 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Note 50 Pro 4G | 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $195 | $175 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 1300 nits peak | 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, 30W MagCharge wireless, reverse charging | 67W wired SUPERVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 163.3 × 74.4 × 7.3 mm | 163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 187 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | Jul 2028 |
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