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Note Edge vs Galaxy S23+

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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 ($10.22/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Note Edge 77 · Galaxy S23+ 69 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+ $206
Buy with care$10.22/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+ 74

6,500mAh vs 4,700mAh — 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+ 69

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

Full spec table
SpecNote EdgeGalaxy S23+
Price (street)$260$206
Display6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM6GB/8GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery6,500 mAh4,700 mAh
Charging45W wired45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions163 × 77.4 × 7.2 mm157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm
Weight190 g196 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilFeb 2031Feb 2028

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