Note 50 Pro+ 5G vs Galaxy S23 FE

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Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 at $5.79 per month of safe use, while the Note 50 Pro+ 5G runs out in Apr 2028 ($15.83/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Note 50 Pro+ 5G 68 · 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+ 5G $340

Buy with care$15.83/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164

Buy with care$5.79/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display

Note 50 Pro+ 5G 70Galaxy S23 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Note 50 Pro+ 5G 74Galaxy S23 FE 65

The Note 50 Pro+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Note 50 Pro+ 5G 79Galaxy S23 FE 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Note 50 Pro+ 5G 84Galaxy S23 FE 70

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

Software longevity

Note 50 Pro+ 5G 26Galaxy S23 FE 34

The Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 — 7 months longer than the Note 50 Pro+ 5G.

Value

Note 50 Pro+ 5G 68Galaxy S23 FE 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Note 50 Pro+ 5G	Galaxy S23 FE
Price (street)	$340	$164
Display	6.78-inch AMOLED, 1080p (393 ppi), 144Hz, 1300 nits peak	6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm)	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM	12GB	8GB
Storage	256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,200 mAh	4,500 mAh
Charging	100W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wired	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP periscope telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	163.4 × 74.5 × 8 mm	158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight	209 g	209 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP68
Supported until	Apr 2028	Oct 2028

Note 50 Pro+ 5G full verdict →Galaxy S23 FE full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.