Note 50 Pro+ 5G vs A5 Pro 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → A5 Pro 5G (supported until Dec 2028); want maximum speed → Note 50 Pro+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm)).
Value Score: Note 50 Pro+ 5G 68 · A5 Pro 5G 71 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
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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).
6,000mAh vs 5,200mAh — the A5 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.
The A5 Pro 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 9 months longer than the Note 50 Pro+ 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Note 50 Pro+ 5G | A5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $340 | $250 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, 1080p (393 ppi), 144Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wired | 80W wired SuperVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP periscope telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 2MP auxiliary |
| Dimensions | 163.4 × 74.5 × 8 mm | 161.5 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 180 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Apr 2028 | Dec 2028 |
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