PhoneLifespan

Magic 5 vs Note Edge

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Winner

Infinix Note Edge

Lifespan decides this one: the Note Edge is supported until Feb 2031 at $4.64 per month of safe use, while the Magic 5 runs out in Mar 2028 ($19.62/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Magic 5 66 · Note Edge 77 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Honor Magic 5 $420
Buy with care$19.62/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Infinix Note Edge $260
Safe to buy$4.64/mo
2026◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Category by category

Display
Magic 5 70Note Edge 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Magic 5 85Note Edge 56

The Magic 5's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Magic 5 79Note Edge 55

The Magic 5 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Magic 5 82Note Edge 100

6,500mAh vs 5,100mAh — the Note Edge lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Magic 5 25Note Edge 67

The Note Edge is supported until Feb 2031 — 35 months longer than the Magic 5.

Value
Magic 5 66Note Edge 77

Overall value goes to the Note Edge at $4.64 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMagic 5Note Edge
Price (street)$420$260
Display6.73-inch OLED, 120Hz, 1600 nits peak6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2MediaTek Dimensity 7100
RAM8GB/12GB/16GB6GB/8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,100 mAh6,500 mAh
Charging66W wired45W wired
Rear cameras54MP main, 32MP telephoto 2.5x, 50MP ultra-wide50MP main
Dimensions161.4 x 75.5 x 7.8 mm163 × 77.4 × 7.2 mm
Weight191 g190 g
Water resistanceNoneIP65
Supported untilMar 2028Feb 2031
Magic 5 full verdict →Note Edge full verdict →Longevity master board →

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