{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-note-50-racing-edition-vs-zte-blade-a35e/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:50:50+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition vs ZTE Blade A35e",
    "answer": "The Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The ZTE Blade A35e still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE Blade A35e is the cheaper of the two at PKR 15,999 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": 27.1,
                "overall": 72
            },
            "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": "ZTE Blade A35e",
            "slug": "zte-blade-a35e",
            "brand": "ZTE Mobile",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zte-mobile/zte-blade-a35e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-15-2026-11_52_23-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 15999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-15T07:01:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 54,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 64.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2025, September (launched in Pakistan October 2025)",
                    "Dimensions": "167.6 × 77.4 × 8.3–8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "181–190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.52 inches",
                    "Resolution": "576 × 1280 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc SC9863A",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "IMG8322",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Go Edition)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "2 GB (+4 GB extended)",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to 1 TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "8 MP Dual Camera with AI + LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer Compass Proximity (Fingerprint unclear or side mounted optional",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "infinix-note-50-racing-edition",
        "margin": 7.4,
        "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,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 54
                },
                "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,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 74
                },
                "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,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 60.8
                },
                "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,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 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,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 18.8
                },
                "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": 27.1,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-a35e"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE Blade A35e costs PKR 59,000 less.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition charges 35W faster.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition ships with 192 GB more storage.",
        "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition has a 42 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "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 ZTE Blade A35e?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. ZTE Blade A35e 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 ZTE Blade A35e in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition is listed at PKR 74,999 and ZTE Blade A35e at PKR 15,999. That makes ZTE Blade A35e cheaper by PKR 59,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition or ZTE Blade A35e?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition uses a 50 MP main sensor against 8 MP on ZTE Blade A35e, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition or ZTE Blade A35e?",
            "answer": "Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition leads on battery. Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition carries a 5200 mAh cell and ZTE Blade A35e a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 10W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Note 50 Racing Edition or ZTE Blade A35e?",
            "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 ZTE Blade A35e runs the Unisoc SC9863A."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}