Infinix NOTE Edge Review - Slim design to impress, solid all-day entertainment
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Infinix NOTE Edge, the first phone of the company for the year, is now available in the Philippines, and it looks like it is designed to impress.
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| Meet Infinix NOTE Edge |
Priced at just PHP 14,999 SRP (PHP 12,999 TikTok Shop exclusive price, PHP 13,999 Shopee, Lazada, Infinix website), the device brings an ultra-slim and sleek profile that promises reduce compromises on display, battery life, and plenty of quirky smart features, among others, making it a solid deal as an everyday companion in this market segment.
Note: It will even come with a FREE XE26 Earbuds on TikTok and an Exclusive Insulated Tumbler on Shopee, Lazada, Infinix website.
This is also said to be the very first in the world to be equipped with the new MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G SoC—a chip designed to bring real 5G experiences at an affordable price point.
But before anything else, let's unbox the phone.
Unboxing/Accessories
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| The box of Infinix NOTE Edge |
The NOTE Edge nearly has everything you need when purchasing a new phone, and this is one of the small things that I personally appreciate with Infinix as a brand.
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| Infinix NOTE Edge unboxed, accessories |
It comes with the phone itself, a nice-looking TPU clear case, a tempered glass screen protector to be installed, a 45W power brick, a USB data/charging cable, a SIM ejector tool, and paper documentation.
However, the days when brands include wired headphones in the package are truly over.
Designed and built to impress
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| Super-slim profile |
The new Infinix NOTE Edge is undeniably a smartphone that's designed to impress—particularly at this price point. It is super-slim at 7.2mm without compromising on the battery capacity at 6,500mAh.
Beautiful build, particularly at this price point
Our unit arrived in the Silk Green edition, weighing just 185 grams with a polyurethane water-wave texture inspired by silk at the back.
It was initially described as a "leather-like" finish, but it feels more like a good quality, grainy, waterproof bag cloth that is not prone to fingerprint smudges and scratches instead. Even without the case, it isn't that slippery for one-handed operation.
Other colors include Lunar Titanium, Shadow Black, and Stellar Blue, with composite materials with optical effects, producing layered matte surfaces that shift with light. These color versions are slightly heavier at 190 grams.
With the free case, the handset won't wobble when tapped on a flat surface.
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| Top, bottom view |
It has a sturdy-looking aluminum frame and comes with an ample IP65 rating for dust and low-pressure water jets from any direction.
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| Nice and comfortable to hold |
The front is an Ultra-Narrow Equilateral 3D Curved Display 6.78-inch AMOLED with a top-center notch. It is slightly curved, the slim 1.87mm bezels are symmetrical, and highly immersive. This display is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 7i against cracks from accidental light drops and hairline scratches.
Nice and comfortable to hold
All ports and buttons are in familiar and easy-to-reach locations. It even has a customizable button on the right that you can easily reach in landscape mode when used as a shutter button or portrait mode when accessing other tasks like AI or silencing your device.
I may be a little biased here, as green is one of my favorite paint jobs, but this is generally one of the best-looking smartphones that punches way above its price point for me. It won't look cheap even if you flaunt it while in a tuxedo or a formal evening dress, thanks to its premium finish and super-slim profile.
With proper care, this phone is also expected to last.
One of the best for entertainment on-the-go
How many phones have this kind of display at this price point?
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| High-quality display |
While I prefer flat screens, for an affordable mid-ranger, the Infinix NOTE Edge is packed with a good quality 6.78-inch LTPS AMOLED screen with up to 144Hz extra smooth refresh rate, sampling rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and 1.5K 2644 x 1208 resolution at 383 ppi.
To keep it short, this is a high-quality display with Always-On Display and eye-comfort capabilities. It can provide generally rich colors that won't look cheap even beside phones priced 2x higher than the Infinix NOTE Edge.
One of the best displays for the price
Eye Care (TÜV Low Blue Light Certification) settings even include the "Sleep Aid Mode" that automatically adjusts color temperature based on biological rhythm to improve sleep quality. In my experience, it intelligently adjusts the color to warm at night before sleeping for a more eye-friendly, comfortable view.
Color style could also be adjusted to "Bright-Colored," but I prefer the more balanced look of its "Original Color" mode.
Adaptive brightness works. Outdoor visibility is also excellent. It works even under direct sunlight thanks to its up to 4,500 nits of peak brightness.
Moreover, it has JBL co-engineered stereo speakers that can go reasonably loud. Sound signature is generally bright with decent bass response for a phone speaker setup. Distortion is minimal at max loudness, but highs could get peaky at times. It even has digital DTS Sound effects and a manual equalizer.
My only small concern is that the JBL branding brought just a modest improvement in audio compared to rivals. I was hoping for a bit more, but it’s still a decent experience overall.
It even has Hi-Res Audio support for compatible wired and wireless devices.
Unlike other phones, you can't crank the speaker above 100 percent.
Affordable Infinix phones have come a long way in image processing
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| The back cameras |
While decent for the price, cameras were the weak point of previous affordable NOTE Series smartphones, particularly those with 4G-only processors. But that is not the case with the new Infinix NOTE Edge anymore.
This device is equipped with a 50MP f/1.8 primary shooter assisted by an unspecified secondary sensor (probably for depth sensing, Portrait shots).
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| Daylight shot |
In daylight, the device can capture high-quality images with decent dynamic range and shadows. Color profiles are generally warm and rich, something not that common at this price point.
Grain will start to show a little at 2x zoom, but your shot will still be great enough for social media posting even without editing.
Indoors, even if the light is a bit dim, shots are crisp without losing much color. With the help of the flash, you can even get near-studio food shots.
It is good for capturing close-up images, but may struggle to do ultra-close-up photos.
The edge detection of the Portrait mode is not perfect, but it looks cleaner than my previous experiences. The blur will be applied to all areas. No more missed blurs.
The best modes for Portrait zooms are 35mm and 50mm. At 50mm, where it zooms more than 2x, the AI did a pretty good job in sharpening the phone. Colors remain rich as well.
Low-light photography is where I saw the biggest improvement. While it won't be as clear as high-end phones (obviously), and contrasts could be a little more aggressive, this is now more useful than ever in taking non-moving photos in the dark.
Noise is minimal, artifacts are not visible unless you zoom too much, and colors will remain fairly rich. In short, this produces good enough night shots.
By the way, it now has a Live Photo mode, a first on the Infinix NOTE Series. This can even save images to GIF.
In front, it has a 16MP front camera that takes great-looking selfies. It is also wide enough for groufies up to 3 persons. Quality for indoors is decent as long as you have proper lighting.
The Portrait mode is not its strongest suit; it is hit or miss. But if you get it right, shots will be social media-ready. In low light, the selfie cam will understandably struggle.
For videos, it records up to 2K 30fps. For usable video clips, I highly recommend turning on the Ultra Steady mode to help with minimizing the shake, especially when users record videos while moving.
Performance
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| MediaTek Dimensity 7100 AnTuTu score |
The Infinix NOTE Edge is powered by the 2.4GHz 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 7100 octa-core processor and Mali-G610 MC2 graphics, the first in the world. It is paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. It also has the MemFusion technology that can add an extra up to 8GB virtual RAM to the phone, bringing it to up to 16GB in total.
Great for daily tasks and beyond
In line with the promise of Infinix, the NOTE Edge did well as an everyday smartphone.
Even if its processor is not as fast as the similarly priced GT 30, running social media apps like Facebook, TikTok, X, Instagram, Reddit, and more is a breeze. Switching to entertainment apps like YouTube, Netflix, and Prime Video is smooth—even if there are apps running in the background.
Using the phone for creator tasks like photo editing apps or CapCut for video is also generally lag-free.
For Mobile Legends gaming, it runs the game at Ultra Settings with a consistent 80 to 86 fps. There is no noticeable lag during clashses though there's mild heating in non-airconditioned locations.
For Honor of Kings, the device is capable of running the game at 90fps at ultra settings. This is a heavier type of game than MLBB, and I was surprised that it was able to handle it this well.
Otherwise, I think that whatever cooling system that Infinix included here is decent. It doesn't get alarmingly hot in most tasks that we do.
Overall performance of the phone punches above its benchmark scores, which means that the Infinix did a pretty good job in optimizing this phone for speed and a consistent experience.
Stable connectivity
For connectivity, it has dual-band WiFi 5 with a stable connection. I also like that it has 5G connectivity that works well in supported locations. With 5G, users will be able to experience faster mobile connectivity speeds.
My experience shows that it delivers stability on par with most mid-range devices in its price bracket. It handles streaming well, and with a strong signal, it even performs reliably for gaming.
General call quality experience is good; it feels normal, never had a major issue with it in our location. In areas of our house with a weaker signal, the experience is identical to my primary high-end phone.
Other parts of the world have an eSIM version, which would have made the overall experience of the phone more convenient, especially when travelling abroad.
It even has an IR Blaster Remote for compatible home appliances, as well as the convenient
As expected, its large 6,500mAh battery capacity translates to a good actual battery experience. All day 9-5 work time is possible with about 30-40% left at the end of the day.
It can even last for over 20 hours of video playback at 50 percent brightness. In the games we tested, like Honor of Kings, it drops 2% of capacity after 10 minutes in a non-air-conditioned room.
This is at least 20% better than the experiences we've had with 5,000mAh to 5,500mAh affordable mid-range battery phones in the past.
Infinix also said that its battery has the "industry first" self-healing technology. While it remains to be seen if it works, Infinix explains that when fully depleted, low-current recovery automatically repairs micro-damage through dynamic recrystallization, significantly reducing long term degredation.
This has an estimated 2,000 full cycles or about 6 years of typical use before reaching 80 percent of the capacity.
In the software department, the handset runs with the latest Android 16 OS with XOS 16 skin. It has an AI-enhanced Glow-space design, smoother animations, and wallpapers with depth effects.
XOS 16 also promises to have an improved touch responsiveness with millisecond-level sync between input and visuals to make experiences smoother and more natural.
Meanwhile, the Folax Assistant is now smarter with call handling and summaries. At this price point, this is one of the few with a lot of AI capabilities that work from AI Writing, recording summary, note-taking, generating subtitles, and even image to theme for a more personalized experience.
For images, the AI Extender amazingly works very well on the subjects we tried so far. It does not look unnatural. The AI Eraser is now more accurate, too, and makes fewer mistakes.
I haven't noticed the annoying push ads yet either.
Moreover, it has the Active Halo Lighting for status reminders and more.
Infinix also promises three major Android updates and five years of security patches, and comes with 6 Years Smoothness Certification.
Pros - Unique and premium-looking slim design, immersive 3D curved display, improved low-light cameras, plenty of AI capabilities
Cons - Non-expandable storage, eSIM version not available in PH
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Infinix NOTE Edge Specs
Display: 6.78-inch Gorilla Glass 7i protected AMOLED screen w/ 144Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 2160Hz PWM dimming, 1.5K 2644 x 1208 resolution at 383 ppi
CPU: 2.4GHz 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 7100 octa-core processor
GPU: Mali-G610 MC2
RAM: 8GB LPDDR5X
ROM: 256GB UFS 2.2
Back Camera: 50MP f/1.8 + Rear Dual Flash
Selfie: 13MP f/2.2
Battery: 6,500mAh battery w/ USB-C 45W fast charging, 10W reverse charging, Bypass Charging
OS: Android 16 w/ XOS 16
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.4, FM Radio, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, dual SIM (nano)
Sensors: G, e-compass, gyroscope, light, proximity
Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, IP65 dust and water resistance, IR Blaster, stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, linear motor, Hyper Cooling System, USB-C, Colors: Lunar Titanium, Shadow Black, Stellar Blue, Silk Green
Dimensions: 163.1 x 77.4 x 7.2 mm
Weight: 185 g (Silk Green), 190 g (Lunar Titanium, Shadow Black, Stellar Blue)
Price: 14,999
Verdict
The Infinix NOTE Edge is a capable, affordable mid-ranger with a premium and ultra-slim profile as well as a high-quality display that punches above its price.
With only a few understandable limitations to note, the handset impresses with its slim, premium design, a vibrant 144Hz AMOLED display, a reasonably capable Dimensity 7100 5G chip, improved low-light cameras, and plenty of AI-powered features.
The battery performance and promises are also strong, thanks to its huge 6,500mAh battery with self-healing tech, which ensures long-lasting use.
Overall, this is an easy-to-recommend choice for casual users in need of a beautiful-looking phone with long battery life and a nice display.
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