Note 50s 5G vs P2 Pro 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → P2 Pro 5G (supported until Sep 2028); want maximum speed → Note 50s 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate).
Value Score: Note 50s 5G 69 · P2 Pro 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.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The P2 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,500mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Note 50s 5G lasts longer between charges.
The P2 Pro 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 5 months longer than the Note 50s 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Note 50s 5G | P2 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $180 | $260 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.7-inch OLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 80W wired (50% in 19 min) |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 164.3 × 74.5 × 7.6 mm | 161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 180 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Apr 2028 | Sep 2028 |
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