PhoneLifespan

Note Edge vs Redmi Note 13 5G

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Winner

Infinix Note Edge

Lifespan decides this one: the Note Edge is supported until Feb 2031 at $4.63 per month of safe use, while the Redmi Note 13 5G runs out in Jan 2028 ($9.96/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Note Edge 77 · Redmi Note 13 5G 64 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$4.63/mo
2026◆ Buy-by Feb 20292031
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$9.96/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Note Edge 70Redmi Note 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Note Edge 56Redmi Note 13 5G 40

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

Camera
Note Edge 55Redmi Note 13 5G 67

The Redmi Note 13 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Note Edge 100Redmi Note 13 5G 80

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

Software longevity
Note Edge 67Redmi Note 13 5G 23

The Note Edge is supported until Feb 2031 — 37 months longer than the Redmi Note 13 5G.

Value
Note Edge 77Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Overall value goes to the Note Edge at $4.63 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecNote EdgeRedmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)$260$190
Display6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM6GB/8GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery6,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions163 × 77.4 × 7.2 mm161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight190 g174 g
Water resistanceIP65IP54
Supported untilFeb 2031Jan 2028

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