PhoneLifespan

Note Edge vs Xperia 1 III

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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 Xperia 1 III is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Note Edge 77 · Xperia 1 III 40 — 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
Sony Xperia 1 III $450
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2021◆ Buy-by Aug 20222024

Category by category

Display
Note Edge 70Xperia 1 III 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Note Edge 56Xperia 1 III 62

The Xperia 1 III's Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Note Edge 55Xperia 1 III 64

The Xperia 1 III has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Note Edge 100Xperia 1 III 70

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

Software longevity
Note Edge 67Xperia 1 III 0

The Note Edge is supported until Feb 2031 — 78 months longer than the Xperia 1 III.

Value
Note Edge 77Xperia 1 III 40

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

Full spec table
SpecNote EdgeXperia 1 III
Price (street)$260$450
Display6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz6.5-inch OLED 4K, 1644x3840, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM6GB/8GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery6,500 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging45W wired30W wired, wireless
Rear cameras50MP main12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto
Dimensions163 × 77.4 × 7.2 mm165 × 71 × 8.2 mm
Weight190 g186 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilFeb 2031Aug 2024
Note Edge full verdict →Xperia 1 III full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.