Note Edge vs Galaxy S23 FE

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 Galaxy S23 FE runs out in Oct 2028 ($5.81/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Note Edge 77 · Galaxy S23 FE 71 — 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$4.64/mo

2026◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164

Buy with care$5.81/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display

Note Edge 70Galaxy S23 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Note Edge 56Galaxy S23 FE 65

The Galaxy S23 FE's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Note Edge 55Galaxy S23 FE 79

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

Battery

Note Edge 100Galaxy S23 FE 70

6,500mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Note Edge lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Note Edge 67Galaxy S23 FE 34

The Note Edge is supported until Feb 2031 — 28 months longer than the Galaxy S23 FE.

Value

Note Edge 77Galaxy S23 FE 71

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

Full spec table

Spec	Note Edge	Galaxy S23 FE
Price (street)	$260	$164
Display	6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz	6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7100	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM	6GB/8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	6,500 mAh	4,500 mAh
Charging	45W wired	25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	163 × 77.4 × 7.2 mm	158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight	190 g	209 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Feb 2031	Oct 2028

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

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