Infinix Note 50
By Muhammad Tahir · Updated July 2026 · how we review
An aluminium-framed 144Hz AMOLED phone with wireless charging for about $160 is a genuinely unusual thing to exist — but the Note 50 ships a 4G-only modem in 2026, and its estimated support runs out in March 2028.
Is the Note 50 still supported?
Our estimateSupported until March 2028 · Buy-by March 2026
✓ Yes, but barely — we estimate support ends in March 2028, about 17 months away. Plan its replacement now.
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Note 50 should be supported until around March 2028. Buying it today still gets you about 1.5 years of safe use, and Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years (verified July 2026).
Source: Infinix's official policy · last verified 2026-07-20 · how we compute this · what happens when support ends
TrueCost
Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining. How we compute it.
38% above the under-$300 median ($6.50/mo, dying phones excluded)
Should you buy the Note 50 in 2026?
Pros
- ArmorAlloy aluminium frame and a 144Hz AMOLED make it feel considerably more expensive than $160
- 30W MagCharge wireless charging is close to unheard of at this price
- 50MP main camera uses a large 1/1.57-inch sensor with OIS, so it holds up in poor light
- 45W wired charging and a 5,200mAh battery cover a hard day easily
- NFC is present, unlike several of its Infinix siblings
Cons
- 4G only — there is no 5G modem, which is a real limitation on a phone bought in 2026
- Helio G100 Ultimate is a capable 4G chip but well behind 5G Dimensity parts at the same money
- Estimated end of support is March 2028, and Infinix publishes no formal commitment
- 199g with a glass front and metal frame makes it a dense phone to hold
Full specifications
Display
| Screen | 6.78-inch AMOLED, 1080 x 2436, 144Hz, 1300-nit peak |
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Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate |
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| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
Cameras
| main | 50MP — f/1.9, 1/1.57-inch, PDAF, OIS |
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| macro | 2MP |
| front | 13MP — f/2.2 |
Battery & charging
| Battery | 5,200 mAh |
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| Charging | 45W wired, 30W MagCharge wireless, 10W reverse wired |
Build
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 74.4 x 7.6 mm |
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| Weight | 199 g |
| Materials | Glass front, aluminium ArmorAlloy frame |
| Water resistance | IP64 |
Software & connectivity
| Software | Android 15 with XOS 15 at launch |
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| Connectivity | 4G LTE only (no 5G), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C |
| Update policy | ~2 years of updates (our estimate from Infinix's track record — written minimum is 5 years) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Infinix Note 50 EOL date?
Our estimated end-of-life date for security patches is March 2028, three years from its March 2025 release. Infinix does not publish end-of-life dates for its phones, so this is our projection based on the company's observed patch behaviour on the Note line rather than a date Infinix has committed to. After that point the phone keeps working but stops receiving the security fixes that make it safe for banking and payments.
How many updates will the Infinix Note 50 get?
We estimate two Android version upgrades from its launch on Android 15 with XOS 15, taking it to Android 17, plus roughly three years of security patches. Infinix is typically late delivering platform upgrades relative to Google's release schedule, so budget for the new version arriving several months after other brands have shipped it.
Does the Infinix Note 50 have 5G?
No. Despite the 2025 release date and the 5G branding used across much of Infinix's range, the Note 50 uses a Helio G100 Ultimate with a 4G-only modem. If you are on a network that is actively shifting capacity to 5G, that is a meaningful long-term downside and one worth paying a little more to avoid — the closely related Note 50s does include 5G.
Is the Infinix Note 50 still worth buying?
Only if 4G genuinely suffices for you and the wireless charging appeals. The build quality and screen are excellent for $160, but pairing a 4G modem with an estimated 2028 support cut-off means you are buying a phone that is dated on connectivity and short on runway. The Note 50s costs a little more and fixes the bigger of those two problems.
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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-07-20.