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Note Edge vs Mi 11 Ultra

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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 Mi 11 Ultra 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 · Mi 11 Ultra 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
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra $480
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2021◆ Buy-by Apr 20232025

Category by category

Display
Note Edge 70Mi 11 Ultra 80

The Mi 11 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.81-inch wqhd+ amoled, 3200x1440, 120hz, hdr10+, plus rear cover display, gorilla glass victus.

Performance
Note Edge 56Mi 11 Ultra 62

The Mi 11 Ultra's Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Note Edge 55Mi 11 Ultra 79

The Mi 11 Ultra has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Note Edge 100Mi 11 Ultra 80

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

Software longevity
Note Edge 67Mi 11 Ultra 0

The Note Edge is supported until Feb 2031 — 71 months longer than the Mi 11 Ultra.

Value
Note Edge 77Mi 11 Ultra 40

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

Full spec table
SpecNote EdgeMi 11 Ultra
Price (street)$260$480
Display6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz6.81-inch WQHD+ AMOLED, 3200x1440, 120Hz, HDR10+, plus rear cover display, Gorilla Glass Victus
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM6GB/8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB
Battery6,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired67W wired, 67W wireless, 10W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP telephoto 5x
Dimensions163 × 77.4 × 7.2 mm164.3 × 74.6 × 8.4 mm
Weight190 g234 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilFeb 2031Apr 2025

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