Infinix Hot 40 Pro

Infinix Hot 40 Pro

The Infinix Hot 40 Pro features a powerful processor, high-resolution display, advanced camera system, and long-lasting battery for exceptional performance.

Best price in the US: 179 USD

Released: 2023, December 5

Specifications
Infinix Hot 40 Pro in the US

battery
Battery
5000 mAh 33W
cpu
Processor
Helio G99
screen-dimensions
Definition
1080 x 2460 pixels
screen-resolution
Screen size
6.78 inches 109.2 cm
camera
Camera
32 MP 1080p@30fps

Pros and Cons
Infinix Hot 40 Pro in the US

Pros of the Infinix Hot 40 Pro

  • Strong Performance Chipset: It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) processor, which is highly regarded in the budget segment for offering stable and strong performance for popular games and daily tasks.

  • High-End Display Specs: It features a large 6.78-inch Full HD+ (1080p) display with a very smooth 120Hz refresh rate, providing a fluid visual experience that's great for media consumption and gaming.

  • Excellent Camera Resolution: It includes a high-resolution 108MP main camera and a 32MP front-facing camera, which deliver detailed photos, especially in good lighting, along with support for 1440p video recording on the rear camera.

  • Generous Base Specs & Connectivity: It typically comes with a great memory configuration (e.g., 8GB RAM and 256GB storage), retains the essential 3.5mm headphone jack, and features stereo speakers and a dedicated microSD slot.

  • Decent Fast Charging: The 5,000 mAh battery is paired with 33W wired fast charging, allowing the phone to charge significantly faster than many competitors in this price range.

Cons of the Infinix Hot 40 Pro

  • Weak Auxiliary Cameras: The 108MP main sensor is good, but the other two rear lenses are low-utility 2MP macro and 0.08MP/AI sensors. The phone lacks a practical ultra-wide-angle camera.

  • Outdated Android Version & Updates: The phone was launched running the older Android 13 (with XOS 13.5), and Infinix's software update policy is often limited, meaning long-term software support is a significant concern.

  • Poor Outdoor Brightness: 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.

  • Software Bloat and Customization: The XOS user interface, while smoother than past versions, is heavily customized, often contains bloatware (unwanted pre-installed apps), and can feel less refined than competitors' software.

  • No IP Rating or Branded Protection: The phone typically lacks an official IP rating for water/dust resistance and does not specify branded screen protection (like Gorilla Glass), suggesting minimal environmental durability.

Features
Infinix Hot 40 Pro 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 199 g (7.02 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type IPS LCD, 120Hz, 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 Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Main Camera

Dual 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, 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), 1/3.15", 0.7µm
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, gyro, 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, Free Fire
Models X6837

Our Tests

Performance AnTuTu: 428551 (v10) GeekBench: 1975 (v6)
Display 1822:1 contrast ratio, 534 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker -24.5 LUFS (Very good)
Battery Active use score 12:56h