PhoneLifespan

Note Edge vs Redmi K80 Pro

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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 K80 Pro runs out in Nov 2029 ($12.10/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Note Edge 77 · Redmi K80 Pro 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 K80 Pro $500
Safe to buy$12.10/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20272029

Category by category

Display
Note Edge 70Redmi K80 Pro 80

The Redmi K80 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch amoled, 2k, 120hz, 3200 nits peak, 12-bit.

Performance
Note Edge 56Redmi K80 Pro 98

The Redmi K80 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Note Edge 55Redmi K80 Pro 79

The Redmi K80 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Note Edge 100Redmi K80 Pro 100

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Note Edge 67Redmi K80 Pro 49

The Note Edge is supported until Feb 2031 — 15 months longer than the Redmi K80 Pro.

Value
Note Edge 77Redmi K80 Pro 75

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecNote EdgeRedmi K80 Pro
Price (street)$260$500
Display6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 2K, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak, 12-bit
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
RAM6GB/8GB12GB/16GB/24GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery6,500 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging45W wired120W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 32MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163 × 77.4 × 7.2 mm160.3 × 75.0 × 8.0 mm
Weight190 g213 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilFeb 2031Nov 2029

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