Note 50s 5G vs 12+ 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Note 50s 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Note 50s 5G 69 · 12+ 5G 68 — 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 50s 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate is simply the faster chip.
The 12+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — 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 50s 5G | 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $180 | $215 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 67W wired SUPERVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 164.3 × 74.5 × 7.6 mm | 162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Apr 2028 | Mar 2028 |
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