PhoneLifespan

Note 50 Pro 4G vs Galaxy S23 FE

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S23 FE edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Note 50 Pro 4G 67 · Galaxy S23 FE 71 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Infinix Note 50 Pro 4G $195
Buy with care$9.49/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164
Buy with care$5.79/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display
Note 50 Pro 4G 70Galaxy S23 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Note 50 Pro 4G 44Galaxy S23 FE 65

The Galaxy S23 FE's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Note 50 Pro 4G 67Galaxy S23 FE 79

The Galaxy S23 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Note 50 Pro 4G 84Galaxy S23 FE 70

5,200mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Note 50 Pro 4G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Note 50 Pro 4G 24Galaxy S23 FE 34

The Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 — 8 months longer than the Note 50 Pro 4G.

Value
Note 50 Pro 4G 67Galaxy S23 FE 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 FE at $5.79 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecNote 50 Pro 4GGalaxy S23 FE
Price (street)$195$164
Display6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 1300 nits peak6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,200 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging90W wired, 30W MagCharge wireless, reverse charging25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions163.3 × 74.4 × 7.3 mm158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight198 g209 g
Water resistanceIP64IP68
Supported untilMar 2028Oct 2028

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