India, March 22 -- Budget phones used to make you accept a few clear trade-offs. Build quality felt basic, screens looked average, and everyday performance often tested your patience. Over the years, that gap has started to shrink, and brands are trying to push more value into this segment.

The Infinix Note Edge 5G, launched in India as the company's first phone of 2026, is part of that effort. It introduces a new design direction for Infinix with a slim 7.2mm body, a 1.5K curved AMOLED display, and a large 6,500mAh battery. With a starting price of Rs. 21,999, it enters a crowded mid-range space. I have been using the Infinix Note Edge 5G for the past month as my secondary device to see how it handles daily tasks and whether it stands u...