{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition-vs-xiaomi-poco-c81-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:57:25+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition vs Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 43,999 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": 59.8,
                "overall": 76.8
            },
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-c81-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-18-2026-10_26_00-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 43999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-18T05:28:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Around mid-2026",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP certification"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~254 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 120 Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (4G)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 OS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB / 128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual camera setup: • Primary: 50 MP • Auxiliary lens LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass (Magnetometer) Proximity Sensor (virtual)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition",
        "margin": 8.9,
        "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,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 51
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-pro-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": {
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 94,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 79
                },
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 73.8
                },
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition": 62.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 25
                },
                "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": 59.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro costs PKR 46,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro packs a 800 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition charges 75W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro 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 Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition is listed at PKR 89,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro at PKR 43,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro cheaper by PKR 46,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?",
            "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 Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition leads on battery. Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition carries a 5200 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 90W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm) while Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro runs the Unisoc T7250 (4G)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}