The Infinix HOT 10i (Infinix-X658B) is an Android Budget smartphone that was announced by Infinix in March 2021 and is expected to arrive in Kenya in May.
Just like other phones in the HOT 10 series including the HOT 10 and recently launched HOT 10 Play, the HOT 10i sports an up to standard technical profile.
Some of the smartphone’s major highlights include its performance and battery technical specifications.
That said, here is a run through the technical profile of the Infinix HOT 10i
Key specs of the Infinix HOT 10i
- Display Size: 6.51-inches
- Dimensions: 171.1 x 77.6 x 8.88 mm
- RAM: 2GB
- Back Camera: 13+2+2MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Po 6000 mAh
- Online Price in Kenya: Ksh. 12,999
If you are interested in the Infinix HOT 10i, you should also check out the Nokia 1.4 (Ksh. 12,499) and the Tecno Spark 7 (Ksh. 10,500).
Display
Display Size: 6.51-inch
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 320 ppi
Infinix is known for its large displays and it’s no different on the HOT 10i. It packs a 6.51-inch IPS LCD with a centered punch hole notch. The HOT 10i also comes with a 720 x 1600-pixel resolution which is pretty much the standard.
The 320 ppi screen resolution density (a measure of the screen’s sharpness) is also quite sufficient to give you a comfortable visual experience.
Design
Dimensions: 171.1 x 77.6 x 8.88 mm
The Infinix HOT 10i is in summary quite easy on the eye. The smartphone features an almost similar design to the HOT 10 play except a bit curvier and sleeker. You get a compact polycarbonate frame that features a glossy rear cover and gives you a trendy, executive feel to it.
Performance
Operating System: Android 11 (Go Edition)
CPU: 1.8Ghz Octa-core (MediaTek Helio A20)
RAM: 2GB
Internal Memory: 32GB
Micro SD: Yes
Under the hood, a 1.8Ghz Octa-core processor powers the HOT 10i alongside 2GB RAM. Thankfully, it runs Android 11 out of the box, which is a huge plus point considering the three Transsion brands (TECNO, Infinix, itel) aren’t exactly perfect when it comes to providing proper software updates.
The smartphone comes with 32GB internal storage with the option of expansion via a Micro SD card slot.
Camera
Rear Camera: 13+2+2MP
Front Camera: 5MP
LED Flash: Yes
As for the camera, the HOT 10i is equipped with a triple camera setup featuring a 13MP main camera, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor for general photography.
For all your selfies and video calls, you get a 5MP camera spotted on the centrally aligned punch-hole cutout.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 6000 mAh
A Li-Po 6000 mAh battery keeps the lights on the HOT 10i. The device could easily last two days even three depending on the usage.
Online Price in Kenya
Price in Kenya
The Infinix HOT 10i is yet to arrive in Kenya. However, citing historical pricing, the smartphone is expected to have a suggested retail price of Ksh. 12,999.
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Alfred Gitonga is a passionate tech news writer with a deep interest in smartphones and related technologies. He is a staff writer at Mobitrends.co.ke.
