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Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition vs Xiaomi Redmi A5

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

The short answer

The Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition takes it by 6.6 points on our weighted spec score.

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 Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition 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 Redmi A5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 52,000 less.
  • Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition packs a 200 mAh larger battery.
  • Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition charges 27W 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 has a 18 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • 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, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition Xiaomi Redmi A5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 PKR 22,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March/April 2025 March 2024 (official)
Dimensions 163.3 x 74.4 x 7.6 mm 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight 199 g 193 g Better
Water resistance IP64 Not rated
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 1080 x 2436 pixels Better 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi)
Panel type AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm) MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2 x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 15, XOS 15 Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB (Extended RAM up to 16GB) Better 4 GB / 6 GB
Internal storage 256GB Internal Storage, UFS 2.2 Better 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot No microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.9, Wide, PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, Macro, Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Better 32 MP wide + 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 Better Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W Fast Wired Charging, 30W Wireless MagCharge, 10W Reverse Wired Charging, Wireless Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging. Better 18W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.0
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (Under-display Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, 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 Racing Edition or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Xiaomi Redmi A5 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 Racing Edition and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?

Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 52,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition uses a 50 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Xiaomi Redmi A5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition leads on battery. Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition carries a 5200 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi A5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

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 Redmi A5 runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (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.