Infinix Hot 30i
Specs
General
| Device Type | Infinix Phone |
| Announced | 31 March, 2023 |
| Released | 05 April, 2023 |
| Status | Available |
Design
| Dimensions | 164 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 191 g |
| Protection | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| Colors | Mirror Black, Glacier Blue, Diamond White, Marigold |
Display
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.56 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels |
| Display Colors Display Colors is refers to the number of different shades of colors that the screen is capable of displaying => 64K colors, 256K colors and 16 million colors, Obviously 16M is highest available range of colors and better than others. | 16M Colors |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | ~ 269 ppi |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch |
| Features | 500 nits (peak) |
| Secondary Display | No |
Camera
| Front Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Camera Setup | Double |
| Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. |
13 MP, f/1.9, (wide), AF 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Camera Features | autofocus, Continuous shooting, Digital zoom, Face detection, HDR, Panorama |
| Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | Dual-LED flash |
Hardware
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 12 |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | MediaTek Helio G37 |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (2 x 1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 4 GB |
| Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 128GB Built-in |
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | |
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Accelerometer, FingerPrint, Light Sensor, Proximity |
Network
| SIM TYPE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Nano SIM |
| SIM Technology | Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | |
| Stereo Speakers | NO |
| Loudspeaker | YES |
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | v5.0 with A2DP, LE |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | A-GPS support |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| Speed | 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, 4G (LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps) |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. |
Features
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Web Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages. | HTML5 |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable |
| Torch |
Battery
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 5000 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | No |
| Extra | Fast charging 18W wired |
Infinix Hot 30i Detailed Review
Introduction: The Infinix Hot 30i is a budget smartphone released in 2023, aiming to offer decent performance and features at an affordable price point. Known for its stylish design, large battery, and decent display, the Hot 30i is targeted at users seeking a balanced smartphone for everyday tasks without breaking the bank. In this review, we’ll delve into the phone’s design, display, performance, camera, battery life, software, and more, concluding with its pros and cons.
Specifications at a Glance:
- Display: 6.56-inch HD+ IPS LCD (720 x 1612 pixels)
- Processor: Unisoc T606 (12nm)
- RAM: 4GB / 8GB
- Storage: 128GB (expandable via microSD)
- Rear Camera: 13 MP dual-camera setup (main f/1.8)
- Front Camera: 8 MP
- Battery: 5000mAh
- Operating System: XOS 12 based on Android 12
- Dimensions: 164 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm
- Weight: 191 grams
Design and Build Quality:
Aesthetics: The Infinix Hot 30i has a modern and trendy design for a budget device. Its glossy back panel, made of plastic, comes in eye-catching colors like Glacier Blue, Mirror Black, and Diamond White. The frame is flat-edged, which offers a premium look.
Durability: Despite its plastic build, the phone feels solid in hand, and the material choice helps keep the device lightweight and affordable. However, like most budget phones, it lacks any official IP rating for water or dust resistance.
Ergonomics: The Infinix Hot 30i has a manageable size, making it easy to hold and use with one hand. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor, integrated into the power button, ensures quick unlocking and is conveniently placed.
Overall: For a budget phone, the Hot 30i’s design is surprisingly appealing, with aesthetics that won’t leave users feeling like they’ve compromised on looks.
Display:
Specifications:
- Size: 6.56-inch
- Resolution: HD+ (720 x 1612 pixels)
- Panel Type: IPS LCD
- Brightness: 500 nits (typical)
Performance: The 6.56-inch HD+ display offers good enough quality for everyday tasks like browsing, watching videos, and using social media. While it doesn’t feature the vibrant colors or deep blacks of an AMOLED panel, the IPS display is decent for the price, providing adequate brightness and color accuracy.
Smooth Experience: The display has a 90Hz refresh rate, which is a significant upgrade for a phone at this price point. This allows for smoother scrolling and overall UI responsiveness, making daily use feel more fluid than the typical 60Hz panels found in budget smartphones.
Resolution Limitations: Being an HD+ screen, you may notice a lack of sharpness when viewing content up close, but for most users, this resolution is sufficient for media consumption at this price range.
Summary: The Infinix Hot 30i’s display offers a good balance between affordability and functionality, with its 90Hz refresh rate standing out in the budget segment.
Performance:
Hardware:
- Processor: Unisoc T606 (12nm)
- RAM: 4GB / 8GB
- Storage: 128GB (expandable via microSD)
Performance Evaluation: The Unisoc T606 processor is entry-level, capable of handling basic tasks such as browsing, messaging, and light gaming. Paired with up to 8GB of RAM, the phone performs decently for everyday tasks, but users may experience some lag when multitasking or using more demanding apps.
Gaming: Casual games run smoothly, but more graphically intensive games like PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty: Mobile need to be played on lower settings to avoid lag or frame drops.
Storage: The 128GB internal storage provides ample space for apps, media, and files, and can be expanded further via a microSD card slot.
Summary: The Hot 30i offers adequate performance for light to moderate users, though power users might find its limitations more apparent when pushing the device with heavier tasks.
Camera:
Rear Camera:
- Main Lens: 13 MP (f/1.8)
- Secondary: AI depth sensor
Front Camera:
- 8 MP (f/2.0)
Camera Performance:
- Daylight Photography: The 13 MP main camera delivers decent results in well-lit conditions, with sharpness and color accuracy good enough for social media and casual photography. However, it struggles with dynamic range and can occasionally overexpose bright scenes.
- Low-Light Photography: In low-light conditions, the camera struggles more, with images turning out grainy and lacking detail, though the phone’s dedicated night mode helps brighten up shots to some extent.
- Selfies: The 8 MP front camera is serviceable for video calls and casual selfies. It performs well enough under good lighting conditions but tends to soften details in dimmer environments.
Video: The phone can record videos up to 1080p at 30fps, which is standard for the budget segment. Video quality is average, lacking any form of stabilization, making handheld videos shaky.
Summary: The camera system on the Hot 30i is functional for casual photography but falls short in challenging lighting conditions. It’s not aimed at photography enthusiasts but gets the job done for everyday use.
Battery Life:
Specifications:
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh
- Charging: 10W standard charging
Performance: The Infinix Hot 30i’s 5000mAh battery is one of its strong points. It easily lasts a full day with moderate use, and with light usage, it can stretch into two days. Activities like video streaming, gaming, and heavy browsing drain the battery more quickly, but overall, it’s a reliable performer in terms of longevity.
Charging: The phone comes with 10W charging, which is relatively slow by today’s standards. A full charge can take over two hours, so it’s best to charge the phone overnight or during downtime.
Summary: With a 5000mAh battery, the Infinix Hot 30i excels in battery life, offering plenty of endurance for most users.
Software:
Operating System:
- XOS 12 based on Android 12
User Experience: XOS 12 brings a host of features, including customization options, themes, and system optimizations. However, it comes with a fair amount of bloatware, which might bother some users. Fortunately, most pre-installed apps can be uninstalled. The interface is fairly smooth, and the 90Hz refresh rate contributes to a responsive feel during daily use.
Future-Proofing: Being based on Android 12, it’s unclear how many future updates the Hot 30i will receive, but the software is feature-rich and provides a good user experience for now.
Pros & Cons:
Pros:
- 90Hz Refresh Rate: Smooth display experience uncommon in this price range.
- Large Battery: 5000mAh battery provides excellent longevity.
- Decent Design: Stylish design and comfortable to hold.
- Ample Storage: 128GB of storage with microSD expansion.
Cons:
- Low-Power Processor: The Unisoc T606 is suitable for basic tasks but struggles with heavier apps and multitasking.
- Slow Charging: 10W charging takes a long time to refill the battery.
- Average Cameras: The camera system performs well in good lighting but struggles in low light.
- Bloatware: XOS 12 has a lot of pre-installed apps, which can feel cluttered.
Conclusion:
The Infinix Hot 30i is a solid budget device for users who prioritize battery life, storage, and a smooth display. While it has its limitations in performance and camera quality, it’s a good option for those seeking an affordable smartphone for everyday tasks. The inclusion of a 90Hz display and a large battery make it stand out in the budget segment, offering great value for money despite a few compromises.
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