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Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 81 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 89,999 against PKR 179,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus takes it by 5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition costs PKR 90,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus packs a 2,300 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 89,999 Cheaper PKR 179,999
Design & build
Release date March 2025 Expected 2026
Dimensions 163.3 x 74.4 x 7.3 mm Not listed
Weight 198 g Not listed
Water resistance IP64 — dust-tight and resistant to water splashes IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83 in Better
Resolution 1080 x 2436 Pixels 1220 × 2772 px (approx.) Better
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors 144Hz 1300 nits peak AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Dragon Crystal
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2.8 GHz)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 810
Operating system Android 15, XOS 15 Android 16 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB (with up to 12GB Extended RAM) 12 GB / 16 GB Better
Internal storage 256GB, UFS 2.2 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better
Card slot No 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 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary Better
Selfie camera 32 MP, f/2.2, wide, 1/3.1 HDR, AI-assisted imaging 32 MP
Video recording Rear Camera Video: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps Front Camera Video: 1080p@30fps Up to 4K @ 60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5200 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh Better
Wired charging 90W Wired, 30W Wireless, 10W Reverse Wired Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging 90W wired fast charge + reverse charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO₂ Sensor Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition is listed at PKR 89,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition cheaper by PKR 90,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition carries a 5200 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus a 7500 mAh cell, with 90W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 50 Pro Racing Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.