Note Edge vs Galaxy A36 5G

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Winner

Infinix Note Edge

The Note Edge wins this one, taking battery and performance decisively. Against the Galaxy A36 5G it's also the sounder buy at $4.63 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Note Edge 77 · Galaxy A36 5G 66 — methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Infinix Note Edge $260

Safe to buy$4.63/mo

2026◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G $350

Safe to buy$6.10/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20292031

Category by category

Display

Note Edge 70Galaxy A36 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Note Edge 56Galaxy A36 5G 48

The Note Edge's MediaTek Dimensity 7100 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Note Edge 55Galaxy A36 5G 67

The Galaxy A36 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Note Edge 100Galaxy A36 5G 80

6,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Note Edge lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Note Edge 67Galaxy A36 5G 68

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Note Edge 77Galaxy A36 5G 66

Overall value goes to the Note Edge at $4.63 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Note Edge	Galaxy A36 5G
Price (street)	$260	$350
Display	6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz	6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7100	Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
RAM	6GB/8GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	6,500 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired	45W wired (charger not included)
Rear cameras	50MP main	50MP main (OIS), 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions	163 × 77.4 × 7.2 mm	162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm
Weight	190 g	195 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP67
Supported until	Feb 2031	Mar 2031

Note Edge full verdict →Galaxy A36 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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