Smartphones

Infinix NOTE 50 Series global pricing revealed

New smartphones feature One-Tap Infinix AI∞, 5.5G technology, more

Published

March 21, 2025

GadgetMatch

The global pricing of the Infinix NOTE 50 Series, which includes the top-of-the-line NOTE 50 Pro+ 5G, has been revealed.

Announced at MWC 2025, the Infinix NOTE 50 Series is comprised of five devices, including three 5G-capable models and two 4G variants:

Infinix NOTE 50 Pro+ 5G
Infinix NOTE 50X 5G
Infinix NOTE 50S 5G
Infinix NOTE 50 Pro
Infinix NOTE 50

NOTE 50 Series price, availability

The Infinix NOTE 50 Series is now available globally for the following prices:

NOTE 50 Pro+ 5G: Starts at US$ 370
NOTE 50 Pro: Starts at US$ 210
NOTE 50: Starts at US$ 180

There are five available colorways: Titanium Grey, Enchanted Purple, Ruby Red, Mountain Shade, and a special Racing Edition. The Racing Edition colorway is available for both the NOTE 50 Pro+ 5G and NOTE 50 Pro.

The NOTE 50 Series offers a balance of durability and advanced technology, with its lightweight metal frame and One-Tap Infinix AI∞ system, as well as its Bio-Active Halo Lighting.

AI at your fingertips

One-Tap Infinix AI∞ enables users to activate Infinix’s AI assistant, Folax, with a long press of the power button.

Folax efficiently recognizes on-screen content, retrieves instant information, translates text, and offers a Q&A function along with a One-Tap Query that identifies text, images, videos, and live camera views.

This assistant is built for business and academic use, and supports cross-app voice commands for scheduling, navigation, calling, and contact management.

In addition, Folax provides useful features like AI Eraser, AI Cutout, AI Writing, AI Note, and AI Wallpaper Generator.

For communication, it also offers Real-Time Call Translator, Call Summary, AI Auto-Answer, and dual-Way Speech Enhancement for clearer conversations.

Embracing minimalism and strength

The frame is crafted from ArmorAlloy, a combination of Damascus steel and aerospace-grade aluminum. This material makes up for a polished finish and sleek look, as well as rounded edges.

Moreover, the series incorporates advanced engineering with HyperCasting technology, a one-piece die-casting process. The phones also feature ShockAbsorb, a buffer system with TÜV SÜD-certified drop resistance.

And it’s not just all design. The NOTE 50 Pro+ 5G’s metal design, for instance, does not compromise positioning or signal. It’s 5.5G Open-Air Network Structure, improves signal reception, WiFi, and GPS.

Game On

The 5.5G technology enhances Wi-Fi performance by 606% using Super Wi-Fi 2.0. It intelligently selects the best network, reducing energy use in the process.

With a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate chip, the NOTE 50 Pro+ 5G also delivers smooth AI performance and reduces gaming lag. EDCA technology also helps in ensuring uninterrupted streaming, calls, and gaming.

For gaming, the XBOOST AI game engine enables easy access to E-Sports Mode, where users can switch between power-saving, balanced, and performance modes.

XBOOST also includes multitasking features, like memory cleaning, call rejection, bypass charging, and voice change.

And to assure users of steady performance even with lengthy gaming sessions, the phone has a cooling system featuring a thin VC vapor chamber and super graphite layer, as well as an X-axis linear motor for precise haptic feedback.

Epic pictures

Particularly on the Infinix NOTE 50 Pro+ 5G flagship is an impressive camera system consisting of the following cameras:

50MP Sony IMX986 OIS main camera
50MP OIS periscope lens with 6X lossless zoom and up to 100X zoom
8MP 112° FOV ultra-wide angle lens

The main camera is powered by Infinix AI∞ RAW processing for stunning captures, even for night or backlit photos.

The top-of-the-line NOTE 50 Pro+ 5G variant also supports 4K video recording at 60fps. This way, users can utilize the device for professional-level video content with ease.

Immersive entertainment

In front, the NOTE 50 series have 144Hz AMOLED displays with up to 1,300nits of brightness. They are likewise TÜV Rheinland low blue light-certified for eye protection.

The series also introduces an innovative Bio-Active Halo AI lighting system. The Pro+ and Pro versions deliver dynamic, multi-color mini-LED effects for calls, notifications, charging, and more.

Meanwhile, the standard versions also provide a simplified single-color white light effect for the same triggers.

The devices also feature JBL dual speakers, IP64 dust and water resistance, NFC support, and infrared remote control, among other features.

Reliable power

Moreover, the Infinix NOTE 50 Series sets a new standard in charging capabilities with All-Round FastCharge3.0 technology.

The 5,200mAh battery on the NOTE 50 Pro+ 5G specifically supports 100W wired charging. Users can switch from three charging modes: Smart, Hyper, and Low-Temperature.

And with an AI algorithm powered by the Cheetah X2 chip, the battery capacity is expected to remain at no less than 80% even after prolonged use.

Infinix’s latest device also supports PowerReserve mode for 2.2 hours of talk time or 30 minutes of navigation on just 1% battery. The phone can also support 10W wired and 7.5W wireless reverse charging for emergency charging needs.

News

Nothing will not release a Phone (4) this year

But the Phone (4a) is still scheduled.

Published

January 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Last year, Nothing offered a worthy alternative to the usual flagship brands. Though the Phone (3) edged closer and closer to flagship-level prices, the smartphone is still a decent performer through and through. This year, however, a Phone (4) is not in the works.

Through a new YouTube video, Nothing’s Carl Pei has confirmed that the brand will not release a Phone (4) this year. The Phone (3) will still be the brand’s flagship option throughout 2026.

Pei did not reveal any explicit reason why they couldn’t make a new flagship this year. However, he does say that he wants every upgrade to be meaningful.

Despite the lack of a flagship, Nothing’s work will continue through the (a) series. The brand will release the new Phone (4a), for which Pei is promising a revolution. He says that there will be significant upgrades which will push the series closer to a flagship-like experience. It will also have new designs.

Unfortunately, the new phone might not come cheap. Along with the phone’s announcement, Pei confirmed that prices might increase this year, as a response to spiking RAM prices. It’s unclear how much it’s changing, though.

At the very least, the (a) series is usually priced competitively. However, if the increases affect the entire lineup, the flagship’s prices might go up to even more concerning levels.

Smartphones

MediaTek unveils Dimensity 9500s, 8500 mobile processors

For flagship, premium mobile devices

Published

January 28, 2026

GadgetMatch

MediaTek has officially unveiled the Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 mobile processors built for flagship and premium smartphones.

These latest platforms are meant to propel performance, gaming, and efficiency on higher-end mobile devices, while also introducing improvements in AI, imaging, wireless connectivity, and more.

Dimensity 9500s

The Dimensity 9500s adopts a flagship 3nm process and an All Big Core architecture. Its octa-core CPU utilizes one Cortex-X925 ultra core with up to 3.73GHz of clock speed, three Cortex-X4 premium cores, and four Cortex-A720 performance cores.

Together, the system empowers devices to fully unleash powerful performance while staying energy efficient.

Moreover, the Dimensity 9500s integrates the Immortalis-G925 GPU for a full-frame, immersive experience for heavy mobile games. This includes support for advanced ray tracing.

In addition, adaptive game technology 3.0 and frame technology 3.0 improve energy efficiency significantly to prolong battery life.

Meanwhile, the flagship NPU in the processor is optimized for generative reasoning and multi-modal models for a more powerful flagship edge camera and greater content generation capabilities.

The chip supports high-frequency functions like post-processing of live photos, AI photo editing, AI content summarization, and more.

Lastly, the Dimensity 9500s is equipped with an advanced MediaTek Imagiq image processor, which supports real-time 30fps motion tracking and 8K full-focus Dolby Vision HDR video recording.

Dimensity 8500

Equally energy efficient is the Dimensity 8500, which has a 4nm process and All Big Core CPU architecture.

This is composed of eight Cortex-A725 cores with a frequency up to 3.4GHz. The chip supports accurate scheduling technology and DDR5 memory with higher transmission speed so users can enjoy smooth and long battery life for daily apps and multitasking.

With an integrated Mali-G720 GPU, the Dimensity 8500’s peak performance is improved by 25% compared to the previous generation. And yet, its power consumption is reduced by 20%.

For gaming, the processor can bring players a refreshing experience with full frame stabilization, rapid loading, and high energy efficiency.

News

Samsung teases anti-shoulder surfing privacy feature

A “new layer of privacy” coming to Galaxy phones soon

Published

January 28, 2026

GadgetMatch

Samsung has teased a “new layer of privacy” to shield users’ phones primarily from shoulder surfing.

Although there haven’t been any specifics yet, this “new layer” could be quite literal, as in an added display technology on Samsung devices.

Samsung says users can customize it to raise their guard with specific apps, or when entering access details for more private areas of their phones.

Moreover, there are multiple settings for adjusting visibility. This way, users can limit what others can see based on the level of privacy protection they need.

They can likewise choose to protect specific parts of the experience, such as notification pop-ups. In a way, it’s a tailored approach that lets users fine-tune or switch off entirely, rather than a blanket one.

It also eliminates the need to go through apps one by one and adjust settings, as in the case of notifications.

Samsung adds that the process took five years of engineering, testing, and refining, hence the careful and deliberate roll-out instead of a sudden one.

This process included studying how individuals use their phones, what they consider private, and how security should feel in everyday life.

The result, Samsung says, is a fusion of hardware and software expertly calibrated to protect users while on their phones.

This latest development is part of a series of Galaxy innovations to keep users safe. Samsung has been introducing topnotch mobile protection with Knox Vault, Knox Matrix, and more features.