{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/htc-wildfire-e-star-vs-infinix-note-50-racing-edition/",
    "generated": "2026-10-21T19:46:14+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "HTC Wildfire E star vs Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 57 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The HTC Wildfire E star still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The HTC Wildfire E star is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "HTC Wildfire E star",
            "slug": "htc-wildfire-e-star",
            "brand": "HTC",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/htc/htc-wildfire-e-star/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-11-2026-12_15_40-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-11T07:18:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 48,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 35,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 7.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 57.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 08, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "164.8 × 76.5 × 9.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP certification"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.52 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~269 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD",
                    "Protection": "Not specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc SC9832E (28 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Quad-core 1.4 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-T820 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 (Go edition)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "2 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "16 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (shared SIM)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "8 MP, f/2.2, AF + 0.08 MP auxiliary",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "720p@30fps ,1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion, non-removable 3000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Standard wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "4.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted) Accelerometer Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 58.8,
                "overall": 75.1
            },
            "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": 18,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "htc-wildfire-e-star": 48,
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 58
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "htc-wildfire-e-star": 74,
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 89
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "htc-wildfire-e-star": 35,
                    "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": {
                    "htc-wildfire-e-star": 87,
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 100
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "htc-wildfire-e-star": 7.8,
                    "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": {
                    "htc-wildfire-e-star": 100,
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 58.8
                },
                "leader": "htc-wildfire-e-star"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "HTC Wildfire E star costs PKR 45,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition packs a 2,200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition offers 14 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition ships with 240 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition has a 42 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, HTC Wildfire E star or Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. HTC Wildfire E star 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 HTC Wildfire E star and Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "HTC Wildfire E star is listed at PKR 29,999 and Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition at PKR 74,999. That makes HTC Wildfire E star cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, HTC Wildfire E star or Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. HTC Wildfire E star uses a 8 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, HTC Wildfire E star or Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition leads on battery. HTC Wildfire E star carries a 3000 mAh cell and Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition a 5200 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, HTC Wildfire E star or Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. HTC Wildfire E star runs the Unisoc SC9832E (28 nm) 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/)."
}