Infinix Note Edge Review: Big Battery and AMOLED Display, But Is It Enough?

Infinix has been improving quite a lot lately. A few years ago, I would not have expected this level of refinement from Infinix phones, but recently, their budget and midrange lineup has become genuinely interesting. Last year, phones like the Hot 60 Pro were really good for the price, and now we have another phone from Infinix, the Infinix Note Edge.

This phone starts at around Rs. 42,000 in Nepal (US$300 for reference), and on paper, it looks quite promising. You get a big AMOLED display, a large 6500mAh battery, 45W charging, JBL-tuned stereo speakers, a 5G chipset, and a design that definitely tries to look more premium than its price. So, is this the best phone to buy around Rs. 40,000? Lets dig in to find out. 

Infinix Note Edge Specifications: 

• Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 1B colors, 1208 x 2644 pixels, 1600 nits HBM, 4500 nits peak
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
• Durability: IP65 dust and water resistance
• Weight: 190 grams
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 7100
• Memory: 8GB RAM, 128GB / 256GB storage, UFS 2.2
• Software: Android 16 with XOS 16
• Rear Camera: 50MP main camera
• Selfie Camera: 13MP front camera
• Audio: Stereo speakers tuned by JBL, Hi-Res Audio
• Battery: 6500mAh, 45W wired
• Security: Optical in-display fingerprint sensor
• Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, IR blaster, FM Radio
• Colors: Lunar Titanium, Silk Green, Stellar Blue, Shadow Black, Orange

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Design and Build

The first thing I noticed about the Infinix Note Edge is how good it feels in the hand. This phone has a 6500mAh battery, so I was expecting it to feel a little thick or heavy. But surprisingly, it does not.

It is just 7.2mm thick and weighs around 190 grams, which is quite impressive for a phone with this big of a battery. The sides are curved too, so holding it for a long time does not feel uncomfortable. 

The back is plastic and the frame is plastic too, so it does not feel as premium as a proper glass-metal phone. But at the same time, the phone feels sturdy enough, and I don’t really have a big complaint with the build quality.

The camera module does look very iPhone-inspired. Whether you like that or not depends on your taste, but I think it makes the phone look familiar and modern. There is also a halo light on the side, which lights up during charging or notifications. 

I also liked the customizable side button. I set it as a mute button, but you can also use it to open the camera, turn on the flashlight, or assign other quick actions. My only wish is that Infinix had given an IP68 rating instead of IP65. IP65 is still better than having no rating, but at this price, IP68 would have made the phone feel more complete.

Display

The display is one of the strongest parts of this phone. You get a big 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1B colors, and 2160Hz PWM dimming. In real life, I found the display very enjoyable. The colors look good, the touch response feels nice, and while watching videos or scrolling through social media, I did not have much to complain about.

Brightness is also good. So outdoor visibility was not an issue for me. One thing I noticed though is that even though this is a 120Hz display, many normal tasks seem to run at around 90Hz. Most people probably won’t care, but when scrolling through the app drawer, I could feel that it was not always using the full 120Hz refresh rate.

For watching videos, I had no major complaints. YouTube HDR support is there, but Netflix and some OTT platforms doesnt support HDR as of now. 

Speakers

The Infinix Note Edge has stereo speakers tuned by JBL. So naturally, I expected the audio quality to be very good. But honestly, the speakers felt just okay to me. They are definitely better than a single speaker setup, and for watching YouTube videos or reels, they are loud enough. I have heard better speakers on some of Infinix’s more expensive Note-series phones, so compared to those, this one did not impress me as much.

Performance

Performance is one of the areas where I found the Infinix Note Edge to be average. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset. Yes, this is a 5G chip, and for normal day-to-day usage, it is completely fine. I used the phone for social media, calls, browsing, messaging, YouTube, and multitasking between several apps, and it handled those things smoothly enough.

But I want to be clear: this is not a gaming chipset. The way I see it, the Dimensity 7100 is like the younger brother of chipsets like the Dimensity 7300 or Dimensity 7400. It is good enough for regular users, but if you are buying a phone mainly for gaming, this should not be your first choice.

In my gaming test, PUBG and Free Fire ran at around 60fps. The gameplay was playable, and the phone did not heat up too much. But in 2026, when many phones in this price range are offering better gaming performance and higher frame rate options, 60fps feels a little underwhelming.

So, if you are a casual user, performance will be fine. But if you are a gamer, I would rather suggest looking at something like the Infinix GT 30 instead.

Software

The Infinix Note Edge runs on Android 16 with XOS 16, and Infinix is promising up to 3 major Android upgrades, which is nice to see.

I feel like XOS has improved a lot. Older Infinix phones used to feel cluttered and sometimes annoying, but this one feels cleaner. I did not find too much bloatware, and the overall software experience felt smoother than I expected.

That said, the UI is still heavily inspired by iOS. The control center, notification panel, and icons all have that iPhone-like look. Some users may actually like it, but personally, I wish Infinix slowly developed a more original software identity.

There is also Infinix’s own AI assistant called Folax. I did not use it much because I usually rely on ChatGPT and Claude for AI-related tasks. But I tried it briefly, and it is not bad for basic use.

Camera

Now let’s talk about the camera, because this is where I feel Infinix made the biggest compromise.

The Infinix Note Edge has only one rear camera: a 50MP main camera. There is no ultrawide camera and no telephoto camera. And honestly, in this price range, that feels like a big miss.

For example, phones like the CMF Phone 2 Pro offer a more versatile setup with an ultrawide camera and even a 2x telephoto camera. But to be fair, the main camera itself is actually good. In daylight, I got sharp photos with punchy colors. Highlight management was also decent, and most of the pictures looked ready for social media.

I was also surprised by the night photos. I took some photos around Bhaktapur Durbar Square at night, and the results looked better than I expected. The phone managed exposure and sharpness quite well, and I did not have many complaints with the main camera’s photo quality.

Portraits are also okay. You get a few focal length options, but all of them are basically cropped from the main sensor. But since there is no dedicated telephoto lens, you don’t get that natural depth and compression. 

The selfie camera is just okay. I felt it sometimes over-sharpens the face, so selfies don’t always look very natural.

Video is where I was not impressed. The phone can shoot up to 1440p 30fps, but stabilization is weak. If you are standing still, the footage is usable. But once you start walking or moving, the video becomes shaky.

Battery Life and Charging

Battery life is easily one of the biggest reasons to buy this phone. The Infinix Note Edge has a huge 6500mAh battery, and in my usage, this phone lasted really well. With moderate usage, I think many users can get close to two days of battery life. Even if you are a heavy user, you should comfortably get through a full day.

Charging is handled by a 45W charger, and thankfully, it comes inside the box. It takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes to fully charge from 0 to 100%, which is acceptable considering the battery size. 

Verdict

So, should you buy the Infinix Note Edge? After using it, I feel like this phone makes sense for a very specific type of user. If you want a stylish phone with a good display, comfortable design, excellent battery life, and smooth enough day-to-day performance, the Infinix Note Edge is not a bad option.

But if you want the best camera phone in this segment, I would not recommend this as my first choice. Similarly, if gaming is your priority, the Dimensity 7100 will feel average compared to more performance-focused phones.

So, for me, the Infinix Note Edge is not the best all-rounder under Rs. 40,000–42,000. But it is also not a bad phone. It is a good-looking, long-lasting phone for people who mostly care about design, display, battery, and normal everyday usage. 

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