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Infinix Hot 10i

Infinix Hot 10i
$148
Brand: Infinix
Category: Phones
  • Display 6.52-inches HD+ screen
  • Camera 13MP Dual camera / 8MP front
  • Memory 2/3/4/6GB RAM / 32/64/128GB ROM
  • Platform UNISOC SC9863A/P65 CPU with Android 11 OS
  • Battery

Our Rating

The review rating is based on accessment of the device by experts, and opinions of trusted YouTube reviewers.

8.5
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 10 / 10

Infinix Hot 10i Highlights and Overview

The Hot 10i is another variation of the Hot 10-series from Infinix. This smartphone is available in two versions; the Asian version with MediaTek Helio P65 octa-core CPU, which is a better CPU option than the African version that has UNISOC SC9863A octa-core CPU. RAM and storage option are not same either; the Asian version has 3/4/6 GB RAM with 32/64/128GB ROM, while the African model has just 2GB RAM with either 32/64GB ROM. All other specs of the phones as same across both regional models.

As for the display, the Hot 10i sports a compact 6.52-inches screen with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. The screen is IPS panel, and it has a notch overhead which is the house for the selfie sensor. The built quality is plastic, hence there are some stripe lining going on on the rear, which is aimed at enhancing grip.

The device packs dual camera setup on the back. These includes a 13-megapixel autofocus sensor with f/1.8 aperture, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor, coupled with four LED flashes on the rear. For selfie, you are getting a single 8-megapixel lens kept within the notch upfront.

The device is available in Morandi Green, 7º Purple, 95º Black and Heart of Ocean colors. It support FaceID and come with a rear placed fingerprint scanner. You are also getting dual Nano-SIMs with 4G LTE network on both SIMs, a large 6000mAh battery, and the Android 11 with XOS 7.5 out of the box. The full specs of Infinix Hot 10i is contained in the table below.

Infinix Hot 10i Full Specifications and Features

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Network Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
4G Network Bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500)
5G Network Bands Does not have support for 5G Network
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/150 Mbps

LAUNCH

Also Known As -
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BODY

Dimensions ---
Weight ---
Build Glass front
- Plastic body
- Plastic frame
SIM Type Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.52 inches, 99.7 cm2 (~81.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~272 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 11; XOS 7.5
Chipset Asian model: Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65 (12nm)
- Africa model: UNISOC SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU Asian model: Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
- Africa model: Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU Asian model: Mali-G52 MC2
- African model: PowerVR GE8322

MEMORY

RAM + ROM Asian model: 3/4/6 GB RAM
- African model: 2GB RAM
Card Slot Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Main: 13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF
Depth: 2 MP B/W, f/2.4
Camera Features Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 8-megapixel
Camera Features FaceID,
HDR,
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location Chin, below display
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
FM Radio Yes, FM Radio

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 6000mAh battery

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

Infinix Hot 10i User Reviews and Opinions

Comments 4

  1. Ulysse says:

    Thank you guys for existing and doing a review of this particular phone. If any African user only had mainstream website as only source of information, we would have been fooled believing the asian version is universal and be deceived.

    • It is not clear why some companies embark on such schemes. Just hoping that Nigeria and other African countries will have a functional body to regulate some of these unacceptable schemes in the future. Infinix have been playing these deals since the launch of Hot 6-series.

  2. Ulysse says:

    This is a kind of disdain for us as customers. They don’t care for the African continent at all. Meanwhile they are creating specifics phones series for countries like India exclusively. It is time we, as African create our own brands, made by us from scratch. It would not be that difficult since most of the raw material comes from our underground. We must build entrepreneur mindset and invest in manufacturing of goods and services. Maybe you should write an article on this theme and list all the brands and models that are concerned.

    • Maybe you should write an article on this theme and list all the brands and models that are concerned
      That sound like an article I’d want to write, but time shall tell.

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