Head to head

Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition vs Xiaomi Poco C85

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 50 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 Racing Edition leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco C85 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition leads

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

Camera Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco C85 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco C85 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco C85 costs PKR 35,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco C85 packs a 800 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition charges 12W faster.
  • Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C85 if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition Xiaomi Poco C85
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 PKR 39,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March/April 2025 October 2025
Dimensions 163.3 x 74.4 x 7.6 mm 171.6 × 79.5 × 8.0 mm
Weight 199 g Better 205 g
Water resistance IP64 Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.9 in Better
Resolution 1080 x 2436 pixels Better 1600 × 720 pixels (~254 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm) MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 15, XOS 15 Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB (Extended RAM up to 16GB) Better 8 GB
Internal storage 256GB Internal Storage, UFS 2.2 256 GB
Card slot No microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.9, Wide, PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, Macro, Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, 50 MP main + auxiliary lens
Selfie camera 13 MP, f/2.2, Wide, HDR, Panorama Better 8 MP
Video recording Rear Camera 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; Front Camera 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (Non-removable) 5200 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion, 6000 mAh Better
Wired charging 45W Fast Wired Charging, 30W Wireless MagCharge, 10W Reverse Wired Charging, Wireless Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging. Better 33 W wired fast-charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE Bluetooth 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (Under-display Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity sensor, virtual proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“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 Racing Edition or Xiaomi Poco C85?

Infinix Note 50 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.

What is the price of Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition and Xiaomi Poco C85 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Poco C85 at PKR 39,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C85 cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition or Xiaomi Poco C85?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition or Xiaomi Poco C85?

Xiaomi Poco C85 leads on battery. Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition carries a 5200 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C85 a 6000 mAh cell, with 45W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition or Xiaomi Poco C85?

Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco C85 runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 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.