Infinix Hot 8 is the latest in the line of Infinix Hot smartphone series. It was preceded by Infinix hot 7 and Hot 7 Pro. The Infinix Hot 8 is exceptional for its improved performance and exceptional battery power. The upgraded battery in Hot 8 (5000mAh capacity) will provide you power, almost all day long, for streaming of movies and music and capturing the best moments and sceneries for up to 4 days without the need for a recharge.
Infinix Hot 8: Review
Hardware
Infinix Hot 8 comes in two variant: the 2GB RAM + 32GB ROM storage has a MediaTek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset (Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 processor) and the 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM storage will use the MediaTek MT6762 (Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 processor) instead. Hot 8 weighs just 179g, with 8.7mm thickness.
Battery
This appears to be one of the selling points of this phone, I boast of a Non-removable Li-Po 5000mAH, bragging to last 4 days of continuous use. I have not tested this out yet though.
You would not have to worry about the long time spent on charging enormous batteries such as a 5000mAh as it comes with a feature called Rapid Smartphone Recharge. You only spend 3 hours charging to full capacity with a 2A fast charge option.
Display and Design
The phone adopts the water-drop design for its display of 6.6 inches wide display. The resolution could be better, but still an impressive 720p HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) with a screen to body ratio of 20:9.
Camera
Multiple cameras on smartphones are a common feature of most smartphones today, and Infinix Hot 8 adopted the same design for its camera. It has a 13MP triple back camera with quad-LED flash that helps capture more details for the distance and depth. This is coupled with a new AI software technology that enhances the overall beauty of the resultant images. It also comes with an 8MP front camera for your selfie.
Infinix Hot 8 Specs
DESIGN |
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| Dimension: | H6.60 in x W3.00 in x T0.34 in (H=height W=width T=Thickness) |
| Weight: | 179 g (6.31 oz) |
DISPLAY |
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| Size: | 6.6INCH |
| Type: | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Resolution: | HD+ 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
PLATFORM |
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| OS: | Android 9.0 (Pie), XOS 5.0 |
| Chipset: | Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) - 32/2 GB Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) - 64/4 GB |
| CPU: | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU: | PowerVR GE8320 |
MEMORY |
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| Card slot: | microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) |
| Internal: | 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
CAMERA |
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| Main Camera: | Triple 13 MP, f/1.8, 2 MP, depth sensor QVGA (Low light sensor) Features Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR Video 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera: | Single 8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide) Features LED flash |
NETWORK AND COMMUNICATION |
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| GPRS: | Yes |
| EDGE: | Yes |
| 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: | Yes |
| HSPA+: | Yes |
| 4G LTE: | Yes (up to 150 Mbps downloads) |
| WLAN: | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth : | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS: | Yes, with A-GPS |
| USB: | MicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
BATTERY |
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| Capacity: | 5000mAh |
| Talk time : | 33HOURS |
| Standby Time: | 35DAYS |
OTHERS |
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| Colors: | Quetzal Cyan, Cosmic Purple, Shark Grey, Midnight Black |
| Model Name: | X650C |
| Security: | Fingerprint and Face Recognition |
Infinix Hot 8 Price and Availability
The smartphone hit the market in September and it’s prices range from $88.52 – $110 (N32,000 – N40000), depending on your choice of specification.
You can buy it here on Jumia
