Note Edge vs Galaxy S23

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Phone 2

Winner

Infinix Note Edge

Lifespan decides this one: the Note Edge is supported until Feb 2031 at $4.63 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S23 runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.68/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Note Edge 77 · Galaxy S23 67 — 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 S23 $175

Buy with care$8.68/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display

Note Edge 70Galaxy S23 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Note Edge 56Galaxy S23 85

The Galaxy S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Note Edge 55Galaxy S23 79

The Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Note Edge 100Galaxy S23 58

6,500mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Note Edge lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Note Edge 67Galaxy S23 24

The Note Edge is supported until Feb 2031 — 36 months longer than the Galaxy S23.

Value

Note Edge 77Galaxy S23 67

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

Full spec table

Spec	Note Edge	Galaxy S23
Price (street)	$260	$175
Display	6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz	6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7100	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM	6GB/8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	6,500 mAh	3,900 mAh
Charging	45W wired	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	163 × 77.4 × 7.2 mm	146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm
Weight	190 g	168 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Feb 2031	Feb 2028

Note Edge full verdict →Galaxy S23 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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