PhoneLifespan

Note Edge vs Redmi 15 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Note Edge edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Note Edge 77 · Redmi 15 5G 75 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 15 5G $180
Safe to buy$4.81/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20272029

Category by category

Display
Note Edge 70Redmi 15 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Note Edge 56Redmi 15 5G 46

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

Camera
Note Edge 55Redmi 15 5G 55

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

Battery
Note Edge 100Redmi 15 5G 100

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Note Edge 67Redmi 15 5G 45

The Note Edge is supported until Feb 2031 — 19 months longer than the Redmi 15 5G.

Value
Note Edge 77Redmi 15 5G 75

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecNote EdgeRedmi 15 5G
Price (street)$260$180
Display6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz6.9-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 144Hz, 850 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
RAM6GB/8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery6,500 mAh7,000 mAh
Charging45W wired33W wired, 18W reverse wired
Rear cameras50MP main50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions163 × 77.4 × 7.2 mm169.5 × 80.5 × 8.4 mm
Weight190 g217 g
Water resistanceIP65IP64
Supported untilFeb 2031Aug 2029

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