Note 50 Pro 4G vs 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G (supported until May 2028); want maximum speed → Note 50 Pro 4G (MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)).
Value Score: Note 50 Pro 4G 67 · 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 65 — 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 5,010mAh — the Note 50 Pro 4G lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Note 50 Pro 4G | 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $195 | $170 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 1300 nits peak | 6.78-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER 3.0 (matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,010 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, 30W MagCharge wireless, reverse charging | 18W wired, reverse wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 163.3 × 74.4 × 7.3 mm | 167.6 × 75.5 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 200 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | Not rated |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | May 2028 |
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