Infinix Note Edge Review – A Budget King with a Flagship Wardrobe

The Infinix Note Edge is a 2026 mid-range 5G smartphone that prioritises design, display quality, and battery life over raw processing power. As the world’s first phone to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, the Infinix Note Edge aims to deliver a premium experience at a budget-friendly price. With a starting price of around $200 (₹21,999 in India), it offers a 6.78‑inch curved AMOLED display, a large 6,500mAh battery, 45W fast charging, and up to 256GB of storage. This review focuses on the 8GB RAM + 256GB variant, covering its design, performance, cameras, software, and overall value proposition.

For Android users, the Infinix Note Edge integrates seamlessly with the Android ecosystem, offering the latest XOS 16 interface based on Android 16 and promising three major OS updates and five years of security patches.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Key Specifications at a Glance

3. Design and Build Quality – Ultra-Thin and Premium

4. Display – 6.78″ 120Hz Curved AMOLED

5. Performance – MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G

6. Software – XOS 16 Based on Android 16

7. Camera – 50MP Main Sensor for Everyday Photography

8. Battery Life – 6500mAh with 45W Fast Charging

9. Connectivity and Extra Features

10. What’s in the Box

11. Verdict – Who Should Buy the Infinix Note Edge?

Key Specifications at a Glance

Design and Build Quality – Ultra-Thin and Premium

The Infinix Note Edge places a strong emphasis on aesthetics. At just 7.2mm thick and weighing around 185g, it is remarkably slim and lightweight, especially considering its large 6,500mAh battery. The phone features a 3D‑curved display and a “ripple texture” finish on the rear that feels soft to the touch and effectively resists fingerprints.

The camera island is a distinctive “squircle” module with a glossy, reflective finish that contrasts with the matte back. The phone also includes an Active Halo Lighting ring around the camera that illuminates for notifications, music playback, and charging. A dedicated “One Tap” button on the right side can be customised to launch the camera or other functions, and it also doubles as a shutter button. The Infinix Note Edge comes in four colours: Lunar Titanium, Shadow Black, Stellar Blue, and a unique Silk Green variant with a textured finish.

Display – 6.78″ 120Hz Curved AMOLED

The 6.78‑inch 3D curved AMOLED display is one of the phone’s standout features. With a 1.5K resolution (1208×2644 pixels), a 120Hz refresh rate, and support for 1 billion colours, the screen delivers sharp details, vibrant colours, and deep blacks. The 120Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and fluid animations, while the 2800Hz instant touch sampling rate makes the display highly responsive to touch. The screen also supports HDR10+ and is Widevine L1 certified, allowing you to stream HD content on Netflix and other platforms. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.

Performance – MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G

The Infinix Note Edge is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, built on a 6nm process with an octa‑core CPU (4×2.4GHz Cortex‑A78 & 4×2.0GHz Cortex‑A55) and a Mali‑G610 MC2 GPU. It is paired with 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. The phone also supports virtual RAM expansion (up to an additional 8GB).

For everyday tasks like browsing, social media, and messaging, the Infinix Note Edge runs smoothly. In synthetic benchmarks, the phone scores around 637,742 on AnTuTu v10, which is respectable for its price point. Gaming performance is decent for casual titles, but more demanding games like Genshin Impact run at around 30fps and can cause the device to warm up after extended sessions.

Software – XOS 16 Based on Android 16

The Infinix Note Edge runs XOS 16, based on Android 16. Infinix has promised three major Android updates and five years of security patches, which is excellent for a budget device. XOS 16 includes several AI features, such as the FOLAX AI assistant, which can be accessed via the customisable side button. The software experience is generally clean and intuitive, though it does come with some pre‑installed apps (bloatware). Other notable features include Google’s Circle to Search, AI Eraser, Live Photo mode, and the Dynamic Bar for real‑time system alerts.

Camera – 50MP Main Sensor for Everyday Photography

The Infinix Note Edge features a single 50MP main camera (Samsung GC50D1 sensor, 1/2.0″, f/1.7 aperture, PDAF) and a 13MP front camera. There is no ultra‑wide, macro, or telephoto lens. In good lighting, the 50MP sensor captures detailed and vibrant photos with good dynamic range. The camera supports a Live Photo mode, which records 1.5 seconds before and after the shutter is pressed. Low‑light performance is acceptable for the price, with Night mode helping to brighten dark scenes. However, video recording is limited to 1440p at 30fps, with no stabilisation, which is a drawback for videographers.

Battery Life – 6500mAh with 45W Fast Charging

The 6,500mAh silicon‑carbon battery is one of the biggest selling points of the Infinix Note Edge. Despite the phone’s slim profile, this large cell provides excellent endurance, easily lasting a full day and often stretching into a second day with moderate use. In PCMark battery tests, the phone scored around 12 hours and 27 minutes, while video playback tests yielded approximately 14.5 hours. The 45W fast charging can replenish 50% of the battery in just 27 minutes, and a full charge takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. The phone also supports 10W reverse wired charging, allowing you to top up accessories like earbuds.

Connectivity and Extra Features

The Infinix Note Edge offers a comprehensive set of connectivity options:

• 5G for future‑proof network speeds

• Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wi‑Fi 5)

• Bluetooth 5.4 with LE support

• NFC for contactless payments

• Infrared blaster for controlling appliances

• USB Type‑C 2.0 port with OTG support

• Dual SIM (Nano‑SIM, dual standby)

The phone also includes an in‑display fingerprint sensor and face unlock for biometric security, as well as dual stereo speakers tuned by JBL with Hi‑Res Audio support. The Infinix Note Edge has an IP65 rating, making it resistant to dust and low‑pressure water jets.

What’s in the Box

The retail package of the Infinix Note Edge includes:

• Infinix Note Edge smartphone

• 45W fast charger

• USB Type‑C cable

• Soft TPU case

• Pre‑installed screen protector

• SIM ejector tool

• Quick start guide and warranty card