Note Edge vs Redmi A5

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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 A5 runs out in Mar 2028 ($3.55/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Note Edge 77 · Redmi A5 65 — 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 A5 $75

Buy with care$3.55/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

Note Edge 70Redmi A5 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Note Edge 56Redmi A5 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Note Edge 55Redmi A5 40

The Note Edge has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Note Edge 100Redmi A5 84

6,500mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Note Edge lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Note Edge 67Redmi A5 25

The Note Edge is supported until Feb 2031 — 35 months longer than the Redmi A5.

Value

Note Edge 77Redmi A5 65

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

Full spec table

Spec	Note Edge	Redmi A5
Price (street)	$260	$75
Display	6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7100	Unisoc T7250
RAM	6GB/8GB	3GB/4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	6,500 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	45W wired	15W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main	32MP main
Dimensions	163 × 77.4 × 7.2 mm	171.4 × 77.8 × 8.3 mm
Weight	190 g	193 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP52
Supported until	Feb 2031	Mar 2028

Note Edge full verdict →Redmi A5 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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