PhoneLifespan

Note Edge vs Redmi 13 5G

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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 Redmi 13 5G runs out in Jul 2028 ($5.64/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Note Edge 77 · Redmi 13 5G 68 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 Redmi 13 5G $140
Buy with care$5.64/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Note Edge 70Redmi 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Note Edge 56Redmi 13 5G 42

The Note Edge's MediaTek Dimensity 7100 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Note Edge 55Redmi 13 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Note Edge 100Redmi 13 5G 81

6,500mAh vs 5,030mAh — the Note Edge lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Note Edge 67Redmi 13 5G 30

The Note Edge is supported until Feb 2031 — 31 months longer than the Redmi 13 5G.

Value
Note Edge 77Redmi 13 5G 68

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

Full spec table
SpecNote EdgeRedmi 13 5G
Price (street)$260$140
Display6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM6GB/8GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery6,500 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging45W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions163 × 77.4 × 7.2 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight190 g205 g
Water resistanceIP65IP54
Supported untilFeb 2031Jul 2028

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