Note 50 Pro+ 5G vs Note 50s 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Note 50s 5G (supported until Apr 2028); want maximum speed → Note 50 Pro+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm)).
Value Score: Note 50 Pro+ 5G 68 · Note 50s 5G 69 — 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+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
The Note 50 Pro+ 5G has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,500mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Note 50s 5G 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+ 5G | Note 50s 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $340 | $180 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, 1080p (393 ppi), 144Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, 1300 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wired | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP periscope telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide | 64MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 163.4 × 74.5 × 8 mm | 164.3 × 74.5 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 180 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Apr 2028 | Apr 2028 |
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