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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.

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Samsung teases what’s next for Galaxy foldables

Foldable future teased

Published

July 1, 2026

GadgetMatch

File Photo: Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy Z Flip7

Samsung has begun building anticipation for its next generation of Galaxy foldables with a series of teaser videos set to premiere on its official global social media channels.

Rather than showing the devices themselves, the teaser campaign transforms familiar everyday objects into visual hints. Pizza slices, chocolate bars, and other items appear in proportions that longtime Galaxy fans may recognize, subtly pointing toward the company’s foldable lineup.

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According to Samsung, the campaign reflects its ongoing vision for foldables—one shaped by years of engineering innovation and consumer insights. The company says its goal is to make foldable devices feel more useful, natural, and intuitive in everyday life.

The teaser also suggests Samsung is looking beyond simply launching another device. Instead, it hints at expanding the Galaxy foldable portfolio with more choices and new ways for users to experience the Galaxy ecosystem.

Samsung has yet to reveal additional details, but the latest teasers mark the beginning of its next foldable campaign ahead of an expected Galaxy Unpacked event later this month.

Stay tuned to GadgetMatch for more updates as Samsung unveils what’s next for Galaxy foldables.

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Samsung might be working on a rollable phone

It might be called the Galaxy Z Slide.

Published

June 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

For Apple, the next holy grail is a foldable iPhone. However, for Samsung who’s already had an iron grip on the foldable market for years now, the next evolution might be a rollable phone.

According to several Korean sources, Samsung’s next project is a rollable phone. Samsung Display is currently discussing the technology with the company’s smartphone arm for a potential consumer-ready product.

As is normal with new technologies, it might take a while for a rollable phone to enter the market. Samsung is reportedly planning a 2028 release for the device.

As for the name, the brand might settle for the Galaxy Z Slide. With how Samsung names its devices, “Slide” makes sense.

Now, a rollable phone has been a dream for a few other brands. For example, LG, before they gave up on the smartphone market, dished out a concept for a rollable display in the TV and the smartphone space. Sony, Motorola, OPPO, and TECNO have also experimented with the technology.

With its resources, Samsung stands to be at the forefront of the rollable market, just as it did with the foldable phone. But, as always, take the rumors with a grain of salt. There’s still quite a bit of time before 2028 arrives. The brand can easily change its mind.

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Android is finally getting a foldable gaming mode

It’s coming in the next few months.

Published

June 29, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

On today’s episode of “We Can’t Believe It Took Them This Long to Add This,” Android is finally introducing a native foldable gaming mode for smartphone with two screens.

Foldable smartphones have been around for a while now. Despite the popularity of the form factor today, they are, ironically, not the best ways to play games. Though they usually have the performance, their designs are hardly conducive to long play sessions. They don’t feel like handheld consoles; they are more like thick slabs without built-in buttons.

Over the weekend, Mishaal Rahman, now working with Google, has unveiled a new foldable gaming mode, which natively turns one of a foldable’s screens into a gamepad.

It’s a complete gamepad, too. The feature adds a D-pad, two thumbsticks, A-B-X-Y action buttons, L1-L3, R1-R3, and Start. Users can manually adjust the layout, the size of the buttons, haptics, and dark mode. The only drawbacks are that the gamepad is currently locked to 50 percent of the screen (or one of the displays) and that you can’t adjust the transparency.

This is a much needed feature. Most mobile games today offer only single-screen gamepads overlapping the whole screen. Some, of course, can utilize the second screen but not natively. Though developers will still need to adapt to the feature, having a native gamepad is a huge boon for regular mobile gamers.

The foldable gaming mode is expected to roll out starting with Android 17 in the coming months.