{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-50-racing-edition-vs-samsung-galaxy-a16-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T15:02:07+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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": 86.3,
                "overall": 77.9
            },
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a16-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-14-2026-10_46_32-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 54999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-14T06:18:16+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Q4 2024 (Pakistan availability varies by market)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "~200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "None officially specified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "PLS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Android 14 One UI Core 6"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (One UI Core 6)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB / 128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) 2 MP (depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted) Accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition",
        "margin": 9.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 58,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 56
                },
                "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": {
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 89,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 82
                },
                "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": {
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 71.9,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 64.6
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 75,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 31.3
                },
                "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": {
                    "infinix-note-50-racing-edition": 86.3,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition charges 20W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition offers 10 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 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 Racing Edition and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition is listed at PKR 74,999 and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G at PKR 54,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A16 5G cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 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 Racing Edition or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition leads on battery. Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition carries a 5200 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm) while Samsung Galaxy A16 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 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/)."
}