Infinix has spent years battling in the budget trenches, but its latest mainstream entry, the Infinix NOTE Edge, feels like a graduation.
This smartphone packs a huge battery into a sleek, stylish chassis that feels great in the hand, and even better in your pocket, all while promising a software lifespan that actually competes with the big dogs.
The company has dubbed it the “King of Edge,” positioning the Infinix NOTE Edge as purpose-built for Gen Z users who bounce nonstop between the daily commute and a packed social life. We’ve lived with the handset for weeks to see whether it truly delivers on that lifestyle promise — and if it deserves to be your daily driver.
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Closer look at the Infinix NOTE Edge
Value contender with flair
Picking up the Infinix NOTE Edge messes with your head. You expect a heavy slab given the 6,500mAh power pack inside, yet the frame comes in at a remarkably slim 7.2mm and weighs just 185 grams. It feels almost too light for the capacity it carries.
While the brand offers several colors and finishes, including Lunar Titanium, Shadow Black, and Stellar Blue, the Silk Green review unit on our desk is the undisputed winner. Moving away from the usual glossy plastics and faux leathers, this colorway features a distinctive, fabric-like texture that provides a confident grip and stands out in a sea of generic budget options.
The front is all screen: a vibrant AMOLED panel that spills over the left and right edges, delivering a crisp 1.5K resolution and 4,500 nits of peak brightness. That punch is paired with a comprehensive eye-protection suite. Since most of us spend hours glued to our phones — whether doomscrolling in bed or grinding through a late-night shift — this setup actively cuts blue light and flickers to keep fatigue at bay. Even under the brutal noon sun, it stays perfectly legible, safeguarded against clumsy drops by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Audio isn’t an afterthought here either, with dual stereo speakers tuned by JBL delivering a surprisingly wide soundstage. Infinix also slipped in a clever One‑Tap Button on the side, handling everything from app shortcuts to a long‑press trigger for the torch or silent mode. Flip it over and the Active Halo LED, carried over from the Infinix NOTE 50 Series, pulses smartly for notifications, adding a splash of flair to the camera module. Dive into Settings and you can tweak brightness, lighting effects, and pulse patterns until the look matches your vibe.
Crucially, the Infinix NOTE Edge backs up its slim profile with a reassuring IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. That spec brings genuine peace of mind for a device meant to go everywhere you do. Whether it’s a sudden downpour or an accidental poolside spill, the chassis is built to shrug off moisture without breaking a sweat.
You definitely shouldn’t take it for a dive, but the Infinix NOTE Edge is more than capable of handling the chaos of everyday life. From summer beach trips to spilled drinks on a hotel staycation, it lets you use the phone freely without the nagging fear of damage. It’s a design that respects the fact that you shouldn’t have to baby your tech.
On the protection front, we appreciate that Infinix doesn’t make you scramble for extras. The standard retail box includes a premium silicone cover that is color-matched to our Silk Green unit, ensuring the smartphone’s distinct aesthetic shines through instead of being buried under cheap plastic. It’s a thoughtful touch that keeps the handset protected from day one, saving you both the hassle and the cash of hunting down a third-party alternative.
Playing the long game
The Infinix NOTE Edge marks the global debut of the MediaTek Dimensity 7100. Built on an efficient 6nm process, this 5G-ready chip pairs four Cortex-A78 performance cores to keep demanding apps fast with four Cortex-A55 cores optimized for everyday efficiency.
The company claims 90 FPS gaming is achievable without throttling, backed by bypass charging for the mobile esports crowd. This technology allows the handset to draw power directly from the wall outlet to the motherboard, circumventing the battery entirely. By removing the battery from the heat equation, the system significantly cuts the thermal buildup that typically plagues charging-while-playing sessions. The result: You can grind through intense ranked matches for hours without your frame rates — or your hands — suffering from temperature spikes.
When it comes to real‑world gaming, the Infinix NOTE Edge swings above its weight class. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang runs like a dream, averaging close to 80 FPS, even when the screen erupts into chaos during intense team fights in Brawl mode.
Shooters held up just as well, with Call of Duty: Mobile occasionally hitting 60 FPS in multiplayer. To push the hardware further, we fired up Deep Rock Galactic Survivor, a title notorious for bringing lesser chips to their knees when hordes of lethal aliens flood the map. Amid the frenzy, our unit managed a steady 30 FPS with resolution and performance scaling enabled.
The real surprise came with the mobile port of the original Red Dead Redemption. We honestly didn’t expect the freshly launched Dimensity 7100 to play nice with such a demanding open-world title this early, yet the optimization is impressively tight. The device held steady at around 30 FPS — the hard cap for this configuration — even while galloping through dense, populated towns.
Raw performance aside, the software is where the Infinix NOTE Edge truly matures. Running XOS 16 atop Android 16, the interface glides under the thumb, a fluidity the brand attributes to its new “memory-aware” scheduling system. Yet, the most tangible upgrade for us is the physics-based haptic engine. We usually disable vibration on devices in this segment because the feedback feels hollow or buzzy, but this phone is the rare exception where the motor is tight and precise enough that we actually left it on. It’s a small detail, yes, but one that effectively elevates the whole experience to feel more premium.
Infinix’s latest commitment to longevity deserves a nod, too. The NOTE Edge ships with a promise of three major Android OS upgrades and five years of security patches, plus a six‑year “smoothness” certification designed to keep the interface from slowing down over time. This extended lifecycle is great news for users who hang on to their gadgets for years, and it marks the longest support roadmap we’ve seen from the Transsion sub-brand. This effectively ensures the handset stays secure and updated all the way to Android 19.
Connectivity also gets a practical lift from UPS 3.0. While the name may sound like jargon, the feature works as a signal magnet in tough environments — keeping you online in crowded malls and arenas where networks usually choke, or in dead zones like elevators and underground parking garages.
Battery life is another area where the Infinix NOTE Edge proves itself a workhorse. Its 6,500mAh cell, significantly larger than what most rivals offer, doesn’t just last the day; it comfortably powers through a full cycle of commuting, work, and late-night use. In testing, we consistently stretched it from sunrise to sunset with several hours of screen-on time and still had plenty of charge left. When you finally run it down, 45-watt fast charging gets you to 50% in about 27 minutes, while 10-watt reverse-wired support lets you top up a friend’s smartphone or your own earbuds on the go.
A full charge takes roughly 70 minutes with the included cable and power brick, so long as you enable maximum speed in the system settings. For those planning to keep the NOTE Edge for the long haul, Infinix also provides granular controls to protect battery health. You can manually cap charging at 80%, reducing stress on the cell and extending its lifespan.
Cameras where AI does the heavy lifting
The camera setup keeps things straightforward: a 50-megapixel main sensor on the back, complete with a dedicated 2x zoom toggle in the viewfinder. While that digital crop is handy, it also highlights the absence of true ultrawide or telephoto options right away. Still, given the aggressive price point and everything else this device delivers, it’s a tradeoff we’re willing to accept.
Image quality is fairly solid, with a portrait mode that’s genuinely usable for avid mobile shooters. The algorithms do much of the heavy lifting here. Infinix’s AI RAW Imaging system, in particular, scrubs grain from low‑light shots effectively. The new Live Photo mode adds three‑second motion clips, perfect for quick GIF exports to social media. Up front, the 13‑megapixel selfie camera packs a wide lens, making it easy to fit a friend into the frame without the awkward squeeze.
The magic continues after you’ve snapped the photo. The built-in All-in-One AI Image Processing suite is impressively capable, bundling tools that usually sit behind paid subscriptions in other apps. With a single tap, you can scrub out photobombers or unwanted clutter, or turn to the AIGC Ultra HD feature to rescue a blurry, low-light shot into something truly worth sharing.
Video performance on the Infinix NOTE Edge is equally respectable. You can record 2K footage at 30 FPS with either the front or rear camera. If smoother motion is the priority, bumping to 60 FPS is possible, though resolution steps down to 1080p. And for those of us with less‑than‑steady hands, both cameras include stabilization to iron out jitters, so long as you stick to FHD.
Sample shots
Final thoughts
Ultimately, the Infinix NOTE Edge proves you don’t have to drain your savings to get a phone that looks, feels, and performs like a premium daily driver. It successfully rises above the budget trenches to deliver a cohesive, long‑lasting experience that respects both your lifestyle and your wallet.
In the Philippines, the Infinix NOTE Edge officially launches at a suggested retail price of ₱14,999 (roughly $259) for the 8GB + 256GB configuration.
However, early birds can enjoy an even better deal. For a limited time, the price drops to ₱13,999 ($242) and includes a free Infinix Insulated Tumbler. And for those shopping on TikTok Shop, the deal is even sweeter at just ₱12,999 ($225), which comes with free Infinix XE26 wireless earbuds. At these price points, the new NOTE makes a compelling case: The “King of Edge” has officially arrived to claim its throne.
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A promo to sweeten the Infinix NOTE Edge’s release in the Philippines
To celebrate the local launch, Infinix is also launching the “King of Edge Raffle Promo,” running until March 8, 2026. Customers who purchase during this window have a chance to win massive prizes, including a trip to Chongqing, China, Infinix GT Book laptops, and highly coveted tickets to see SEVENTEEN live at the Philippine Arena.
Head over to Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, or the Infinix Official Website to get yours before stocks run out!
Infinix NOTE Edge specs
- 6.78-inch AMOLED display, 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
- 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset
- Mali-G610 GPU
- 6GB/8GB LPDDR5X RAM
- 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 storage
- Dual rear cameras: 50-megapixel main, secondary sensor
- 13-megapixel front camera
- XOS 16 based on Android 16
- 6,500mAh battery with 45-watt fast charging
- IP65 rating
- Color options: Lunar Titanium, Stellar Blue, Shadow Black, Silk Green
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