{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-8a-vs-infinix-note-50-racing-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T12:38:57+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 8a vs Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Google Pixel 8a still wins on performance and camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 75,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Google Pixel 8a",
            "slug": "google-pixel-8a",
            "brand": "Google Pixel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/google-pixel/google-pixel-8a/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-23-2026-10_43_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 75999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-04-23T05:48:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 61,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 56.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 93.6,
                "overall": 75.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2024 ( No official launch in Pakistan )",
                    "Dimensions": "152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 (dust & water resistant, up to 1m for 30 min)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.1 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, HDR 120Hz ~2000 nits peak",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Google Tensor G3",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Immortalis-G715s MC10",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (upgradable)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Not supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP (wide), OIS 13 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP (ultrawide)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion non-removable 4492 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired Wireless charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6e",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition",
            "slug": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-note-50-racing-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-4-2026-10_49_29-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-04T06:00:45+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 89,
                "battery": 71.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March/April 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 x 74.4 x 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2436 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)",
                    "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": "8GB (Extended RAM up to 16GB)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB Internal Storage, UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.9, Wide, PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, Macro, Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama,",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP, f/2.2, Wide, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "Rear Camera 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; Front Camera 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Fast Wired Charging, 30W Wireless MagCharge, 10W Reverse Wired Charging, Wireless Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "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",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition",
        "margin": 4.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 61,
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 58
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-8a"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 96,
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 89
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-8a"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 56.9,
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 71.9
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 100,
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 50,
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 75
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 93.6,
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition packs a 708 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition charges 27W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Google Pixel 8a has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Google Pixel 8a or Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.1 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Google Pixel 8a 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 Google Pixel 8a and Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 8a is listed at PKR 75,999 and Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition at PKR 74,999. That makes Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 8a or Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 8a scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 8a uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition leads on battery. Google Pixel 8a carries a 4492 mAh cell and Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition a 5200 mAh cell, with 18W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 8a or Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 8a is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 8a runs the Google Tensor G3 while Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}