iPhone Air vs Note 50: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone Air edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.1/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone Air
Note 50
iPhone Air wins 4 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone Air9072
- CameraNote 508284
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone Air7660
- BatteryNote 505886
- DisplayiPhone Air9062
- ConnectivityiPhone Air1000
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNote 505590
- Note 50 has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 3,149 mAh
- Note 50 has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone Air is lighter165 g vs 195 g
- Note 50 launched cheaper$170 vs $999
- iPhone Air has a sharper selfie camera18 MP vs 16 MP
- iPhone Air has more RAM12 GB vs 6 GB
- iPhone Air has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs MediaTek Helio G99
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone Air wins — BeastScore 78.1/100
The iPhone Air is the better pick for most people thanks to its lighter body (165 g vs 195 g) and sharper selfie camera (18 MP vs 16 MP). The Note 50 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 3,149 mAh).
More RAM: 12 GB vs 6 GB · Lighter: 165 g vs 195 g (30 g less)
Larger battery: 5,000 mAh vs 3,149 mAh · Lower launch price: $170 vs $999
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone Air or Note 50?
The iPhone Air is the better pick for most people thanks to its lighter body (165 g vs 195 g) and sharper selfie camera (18 MP vs 16 MP). The Note 50 is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 3,149 mAh). BeastScore: iPhone Air 78.1/100, Note 50 77.6/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone Air and Note 50?
iPhone Air has a 6.5-inch display and 3149 mAh battery. Note 50 has a 6.5-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do iPhone Air and Note 50 compare for speed?
iPhone Air scores 90/100 for performance; Note 50 scores 72/100.
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