{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition-vs-samsung-galaxy-m16/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T16:45:52+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition vs Samsung Galaxy M16",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Samsung Galaxy M16 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy M16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 53,999 against PKR 89,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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": 66.4,
                "overall": 77.4
            },
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy M16",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m16",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m16/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-10_48_59-AM-1-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 53999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-29T06:06:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 84,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "191 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 90Hz 16 million colors",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with One UI 7 (launch software varies slightly by region)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD card support up to 1.5TB (Hybrid slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, AF) 5 MP (Ultra-wide) 2 MP (Macro) LED Flash Panorama HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Fast Charging (wired)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid SIM slot)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope (Virtual) Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition",
        "margin": 3.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 58,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 58
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 94,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 84
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 83.2,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 64.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 62.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 50
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 66.4,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m16": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m16"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy M16 costs PKR 36,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition charges 65W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition or Samsung Galaxy M16?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy M16 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 Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition and Samsung Galaxy M16 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition is listed at PKR 89,999 and Samsung Galaxy M16 at PKR 53,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M16 cheaper by PKR 36,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition or Samsung Galaxy M16?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition 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, Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition or Samsung Galaxy M16?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition leads on battery. Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition carries a 5200 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy M16 a 5000 mAh cell, with 90W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}