Infinix Hot 40
The Infinix Hot 40 features a powerful processor, high-resolution display, and advanced camera technology, making it a top choice for those seeking performance and quality in a smartphone.
Best price in the US: 175 USD
Released: 2023, December 5
Specifications
Infinix Hot 40 in the US
Pros and Cons
Infinix Hot 40 in the US
Pros of the Infinix Hot 40
Sharp Full HD+ Display: It features a large 6.78-inch Full HD+ (1080p) display combined with a 90Hz refresh rate, offering a noticeably smoother and sharper viewing experience than many rival budget phones that are stuck at HD+ resolution.
Relatively Fast Charging: The phone supports 33W wired fast charging for its 5,000 mAh battery, which is a significant speed advantage over the 10W or 18W charging found on many competitors in this price range.
Dual Stereo Speakers: The inclusion of a dual stereo speaker setup provides louder and more immersive audio quality for media consumption compared to the single-speaker setup found on most entry-level devices.
Generous Base Memory & Ports: It offers excellent value with a base configuration often featuring 8GB of RAM and ample storage (128GB/256GB), plus it retains the convenient 3.5mm headphone jack and a dedicated microSD card slot.
Decent Daylight Camera: The 50MP main camera performs quite well in good lighting conditions, delivering clear photos for a budget device.
Cons of the Infinix Hot 40
Outdated/Weak Processor: It uses the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset, which is an older 12nm chip. It is not powerful enough for demanding modern games and can show performance struggles with heavy multitasking.
Sub-par Low Light/Auxiliary Cameras: While the main camera is decent in daylight, the phone lacks a practical ultra-wide-angle lens. The remaining auxiliary sensors (2MP Macro, etc.) are of very limited utility.
Heavy Software Bloat/Ads: The phone runs on Infinix's heavily customized XOS software, which is widely criticized for being resource-heavy, containing a lot of pre-installed bloatware, and potentially displaying ads to the user.
Poor Outdoor Visibility: The peak brightness of the IPS LCD panel is relatively low (around 500 nits), which can make the screen difficult to view comfortably when using the phone outdoors in bright sunlight.
Older Android Version at Launch: The phone often launches running an older Android version (e.g., Android 13) with an uncertain or limited update promise from Infinix, which is a drawback for long-term software support.
Features
Infinix Hot 40 in the US
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
Body
| Dimensions | 168.6 x 76.6 x 8.3 mm (6.64 x 3.02 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 196 g (6.91 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density) |
Platform
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13.5 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), AF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
| Features | Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired, 20-75% in 35 min Reverse wired |
Misc
| Colors | Palm Blue, Horizon Gold, Starlit Black, Starfall Green |
| Models | X6836 |