Infinix Hot 40i
The Infinix Hot 40i features a powerful processor, stunning display, and high-resolution camera for exceptional performance and quality.
Best price in the US: 199 USD
Released: 2023, December 5
Specifications
Infinix Hot 40i in the US
Pros and Cons
Infinix Hot 40i in the US
Pros of the Infinix Hot 40i
Exceptional Selfie Camera: It features a high-resolution 32MP front-facing camera, which is a standout feature in this budget segment and delivers clear, detailed selfies.
Long-Lasting Battery: The phone is equipped with a large 5,000 mAh battery, which, combined with the efficient processor and HD+ screen, provides excellent, long battery life (often lasting a full day or more).
Smooth High Refresh Rate Display: It offers a 90Hz refresh rate on its 6.56-inch IPS LCD, which makes scrolling and general use feel noticeably smoother than standard 60Hz screens.
Ample Base Storage & Ports: The phone typically comes with generous internal storage (e.g., 128GB or 256GB) and includes a dedicated microSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and NFC (market dependent).
"Magic Ring" Feature: Infinix includes a Dynamic Island-like notification feature called "Magic Ring" around the front camera cutout, which displays charging status, calls, and face unlock status, adding a unique software touch.
Cons of the Infinix Hot 40i
Low Screen Resolution: The display is limited to HD+ (720p) resolution. While it's 90Hz, the lower resolution means content lacks the sharpness of the Full HD+ (1080p) screens found on some rivals.
Weak Processor for Gaming: It uses the Unisoc T606 processor, which is only adequate for basic daily tasks and struggles with intensive gaming and heavy multitasking, often leading to performance stuttering.
Slow Charging Speed: The phone is capped at a slow 18W wired charging speed for its large 5,000 mAh battery, meaning a full charge takes a long time (typically over two hours).
Poor Outdoor Visibility: The screen has a low peak brightness (around 480 nits), making it difficult to view comfortably when using the phone outdoors or in bright sunlight.
Software Bloatware/Ads: The phone runs on Infinix's XOS 13 software, which is often criticized for being heavy, containing a noticeable amount of pre-installed bloatware, and potentially displaying occasional advertisements.
Features
Infinix Hot 40i 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 | 163.6 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
Platform
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Single | 50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), AF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired Reverse wired |
Misc
| Colors | Starlit Black, Palm Blue, Horizon Gold, Starfall Green |
| Models | X6528B |