{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-rog-phone-8-vs-infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T15:52:23+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition",
    "answer": "The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and camera. The Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 89,999 against PKR 109,000.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "ASUS ROG Phone 8",
            "slug": "asus-rog-phone-8",
            "brand": "Asus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/asus/asus-rog-phone-8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-22-2025-10_53_59-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 109000,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-22T06:00:01+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 88,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 80.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 91.7,
                "overall": 87.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "225 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust/water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~388 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 750",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, OIS) + 13 MP (ultrawide) + 32 MP (telephoto, 3× optical zoom)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po5500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired, 15W wireless, 10W reverse wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition",
            "slug": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-10_20_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 89999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-04T05:35:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 83.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 80.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 x 74.4 x 7.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "198 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 — dust-tight and resistant to water splashes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2436 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors 144Hz 1300 nits peak",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, XOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB (with up to 12GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB, UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.9, wide, 1/1.57\", PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm ultrawide, Dual LED Flash Panorama, HDR, OIS, PDAF",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, wide, 1/3.1 HDR, AI-assisted imaging",
                    "Video recording": "Rear Camera Video: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps Front Camera Video: 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Wired, 30W Wireless, 10W Reverse Wired Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO₂ Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "asus-rog-phone-8",
        "margin": 6.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-8": 88,
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 58
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-8"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-8": 98,
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 94
                },
                "leader": "asus-rog-phone-8"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-8": 80.4,
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 83.2
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-8": 100,
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-8": 62.5,
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 62.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-rog-phone-8": 91.7,
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition costs PKR 19,001 less.",
        "ASUS ROG Phone 8 packs a 300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition charges 25W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, ASUS ROG Phone 8 or Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "ASUS ROG Phone 8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.9 points. It wins on performance and camera. Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "ASUS ROG Phone 8 is listed at PKR 109,000 and Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition at PKR 89,999. That makes Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition cheaper by PKR 19,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, ASUS ROG Phone 8 or Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, ASUS ROG Phone 8 or Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition leads on battery. ASUS ROG Phone 8 carries a 5500 mAh cell and Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition a 5200 mAh cell, with 65W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, ASUS ROG Phone 8 or Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "ASUS ROG Phone 8 is the stronger gaming phone here. ASUS ROG Phone 8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) while Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}