PhoneLifespan

Note Edge vs Redmi Note 13R

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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 Note 13R runs out in May 2028 ($7.62/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Note Edge 77 · Redmi Note 13R 67 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 Note 13R $175
Buy with care$7.62/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
Note Edge 70Redmi Note 13R 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Note Edge 56Redmi Note 13R 42

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

Camera
Note Edge 55Redmi Note 13R 55

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

Battery
Note Edge 100Redmi Note 13R 81

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

Software longevity
Note Edge 67Redmi Note 13R 27

The Note Edge is supported until Feb 2031 — 33 months longer than the Redmi Note 13R.

Value
Note Edge 77Redmi Note 13R 67

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

Full spec table
SpecNote EdgeRedmi Note 13R
Price (street)$260$175
Display6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
RAM6GB/8GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery6,500 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging45W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main50MP main, 2MP macro
Dimensions163 × 77.4 × 7.2 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight190 g205 g
Water resistanceIP65IP53
Supported untilFeb 2031May 2028

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