Infinix Hot 40i
The Infinix Hot 40i boasts a powerful octa-core processor, stunning display, and high-quality camera, delivering superior performance and visuals.
Best price in South Africa: 2150 ZAR
Released: 2023, December 5
Specifications
Infinix Hot 40i in South Africa
Pros and Cons
Infinix Hot 40i in South Africa
Pros of the Infinix Hot 40i
Exceptional Selfie Camera: It features a high-resolution 32MP front-facing camera, which is uncommon in this budget segment and delivers clear, detailed selfies.
Long-Lasting Battery: The phone is equipped with a large 5,000 mAh battery, providing excellent battery life that easily lasts a full day of moderate usage.
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: The phone typically comes with generous internal storage options (often 128GB or 256GB) and includes a dedicated microSD card slot for expansion.
"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 won't be as sharp as the Full HD+ (1080p) found on some rivals.
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 can take over two hours.
Weak Processor for Gaming: It uses the Unisoc T606 processor, which is sufficient for basic daily tasks, but it struggles with intensive gaming and heavy multitasking, often leading to stuttering and frame rate drops.
Low Peak Brightness: 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 South Africa
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 |