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    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-50-pro-racing-edition-vs-xiaomi-poco-c85/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T12:50:37+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition vs Xiaomi Poco C85",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition and the Xiaomi Poco C85 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco C85 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 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": 49.9,
                "overall": 75.8
            },
            "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 C85",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-c85",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-poco-c85/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-17-2025-12_21_23-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-11-17T07:23:54+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 78.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "171.6 × 79.5 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 in",
                    "Resolution": "1600 × 720 pixels (~254 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP main + auxiliary lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion, 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33 W wired fast-charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity sensor, virtual proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "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-c85": 54
                },
                "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-c85": 82
                },
                "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-c85": 78.3
                },
                "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-c85": 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-c85": 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": 49.9,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c85": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-c85"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco C85 costs PKR 50,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco C85 packs a 800 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition charges 57W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "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 C85?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition and Xiaomi Poco C85 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition and Xiaomi Poco C85 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition is listed at PKR 89,999 and Xiaomi Poco C85 at PKR 39,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C85 cheaper by PKR 50,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition or Xiaomi Poco C85?",
            "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 C85?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition leads on battery. Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition carries a 5200 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C85 a 6000 mAh cell, with 90W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition or Xiaomi Poco C85?",
            "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 C85 runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 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/)."
}