Infinix Hot 40
Specs
General
| Device Type | Infinix Phone |
| Announced | 05 December, 2023 |
| Released | 13 December, 2023 |
| Status | Available |
Design
| Dimensions | 168.6 x 76.6 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 196 g |
| Protection | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Colors | Palm Blue, Horizon Gold, Starlit Black, Starfall Green, Free Fire |
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 | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 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. | ~ 396 ppi |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch |
| Features | 500 nits (peak) |
| Secondary Display | No |
Camera
| Front Camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| 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. |
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), AF 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 0.08 MP, (auxiliary lens) |
| Video | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Camera Features | 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) | Quad-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 13 |
| 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 G88 |
| 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 (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 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. | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| 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. | 8 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. | 256 GB |
| 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. | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
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 |
| Audio Features | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
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. | v5.1 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 |
33W wired 20-75% in 35 min (advertised) Reverse wired |
Infinix Hot 40 Detailed Review
Introduction: The Infinix Hot 40, released in 2023, is a budget smartphone targeting users seeking a balance between affordability and modern features. It offers a large display, decent performance, and a massive battery to cater to users with everyday needs. In this review, we’ll explore the Hot 40’s design, display, performance, camera, battery life, and software, followed by a detailed analysis of its pros and cons.
Specifications at a Glance
- Display: 6.82-inch IPS LCD (720 x 1640 pixels, 263 ppi)
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G85
- RAM: 4 GB / 6 GB
- Storage Options: 64 GB / 128 GB, expandable via microSD
- Rear Cameras: Dual 50 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth)
- Front Camera: 8 MP
- Battery: 5000 mAh with 18W fast charging
- Operating System: XOS 12 based on Android 13
- Audio: Mono speaker, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Dimensions: 171.6 x 77.9 x 9.3 mm
- Weight: 213 grams
Design and Build Quality
Aesthetics: The Infinix Hot 40 has a clean and practical design, featuring a plastic back and frame. While it doesn’t exude premium aesthetics, the glossy finish and gradient back add a touch of modern appeal. Available in vibrant colors like Racing Black, Horizon Blue, and Champagne Gold, the device caters to a youthful demographic.
Durability: The phone’s plastic build makes it lightweight but somewhat prone to scratches and fingerprints. There’s no official IP rating, but the design should handle minor splashes and everyday wear.
Ergonomics: At 213 grams, the phone feels slightly bulky, especially with the large 6.82-inch screen. However, the curved edges help with grip, making it somewhat manageable for one-handed use despite its size.
Overall, the Infinix Hot 40’s design is practical for its price point, with a bold look but some compromises in terms of weight and durability.
Display
Specifications:
- Size: 6.82-inch IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720 x 1640 pixels (263 ppi)
- Brightness: ~500 nits
- Refresh Rate: 90Hz
Performance: The 6.82-inch HD+ display offers decent clarity for browsing, streaming, and social media. Colors are adequate, though they lack the vibrancy seen in higher-end models. The 90Hz refresh rate enhances scrolling smoothness, making navigation more fluid than typical budget phones.
Brightness levels are decent for indoor use, but in bright sunlight, the screen may struggle with visibility. The resolution of 720p is standard for this price range, but users who prefer crisper visuals might notice some pixelation when viewing finer details.
Summary: The display is large and functional, but its 720p resolution limits the sharpness of visuals.
Performance
Hardware:
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G85
- RAM: 4 GB / 6 GB
- Storage: 64 GB / 128 GB, expandable via microSD (up to 512 GB)
Performance Evaluation: Powered by the MediaTek Helio G85, the Infinix Hot 40 delivers decent performance for everyday tasks like social media browsing, messaging, and light gaming. Multitasking is smooth, especially with the 6 GB RAM variant. The Helio G85 is optimized for power efficiency, helping to extend battery life while handling typical usage.
Casual games like “Subway Surfers” and “Clash of Clans” run smoothly, but more demanding games like “PUBG” and “Call of Duty Mobile” will only perform well at lower graphics settings.
Benchmark Scores:
- Geekbench 5: Around 350 (single-core), 1300 (multi-core)
- AnTuTu: Approximately 200,000 points
Summary: For a budget device, the Infinix Hot 40 delivers satisfactory performance for general use and casual gaming, though it’s not designed for power users or intensive gaming.
Camera
Rear Cameras:
- Primary Lens: 50 MP wide, f/1.8
- Secondary Lens: 2 MP depth sensor
Front Camera:
- 8 MP wide
Camera Performance: In good lighting conditions, the 50 MP main sensor captures decent photos with good color reproduction and detail. The camera struggles a bit in low-light situations, producing grainy and less sharp images. Portrait mode, assisted by the depth sensor, provides average background blurring, though edge detection isn’t always perfect.
The 8 MP front camera is capable of delivering decent selfies in well-lit environments, but it also faces challenges in low light, often resulting in softer images.
Video Recording: The device can record up to 1080p videos at 30fps. Video quality is average, with no image stabilization, meaning that shaky footage can be an issue during handheld recording.
Summary: The Infinix Hot 40 offers decent camera performance for its price, especially in daylight, but low-light performance and video stabilization are areas where it struggles.
Battery Life
Specifications:
- Battery Capacity: 6000 mAh
- Charging: 18W fast charging
Performance: The 6000 mAh battery is a standout feature of the Hot 40, providing up to two days of moderate usage on a single charge. Even with heavier tasks like gaming or streaming, the battery easily lasts a full day. The 18W fast charging is sufficient to top up the battery in a reasonable time, though it’s not the fastest in the segment.
Summary: The battery life is a significant strength of the Hot 40, making it an excellent choice for users who prioritize longevity without frequent charging.
Software
Operating System:
- XOS 12 based on Android 13
User Experience: XOS 12 is a customized Android skin that offers several added features, including themes, smart panel, and a system manager. However, the UI can feel a bit cluttered, and there’s some pre-installed bloatware that might not appeal to all users. Despite this, the software runs smoothly, thanks to the Helio G85 and sufficient RAM.
Future-Proofing: Infinix hasn’t confirmed its long-term update policy, so it’s unclear how many Android version upgrades or security patches the Hot 40 will receive.
Summary: XOS 12 offers a feature-rich experience, but its heavy customizations and bloatware can be a drawback for those preferring a cleaner interface.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Large Display: The 6.82-inch screen is great for media consumption and casual use.
- Decent Performance: The MediaTek Helio G85 handles everyday tasks and casual gaming with ease.
- Massive Battery: The 6000 mAh battery offers excellent longevity, often lasting two days on a single charge.
- Affordable Price: The Hot 40 delivers solid value for users on a budget.
Cons:
- 720p Display: The HD+ resolution might not satisfy users looking for sharper visuals.
- Camera Struggles in Low Light: Low-light performance is below average, and video stabilization is lacking.
- Bulky Design: The large battery adds to the weight, making the phone feel heavy.
- Cluttered UI: XOS 12 has a lot of pre-installed apps and can feel overwhelming for those who prefer a minimalist approach.
Conclusion
The Infinix Hot 40 is a capable budget smartphone that offers excellent battery life, a large display, and decent performance for everyday tasks. While it does face challenges in terms of camera performance and software experience, its affordability and battery life make it a compelling choice for users seeking value for money. For those on a tight budget who need a phone that can last all day (and more), the Infinix Hot 40 is worth considering.
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