The Infinix Hot 20 5G is a budget Android handset that was announced in October 2022 but has yet to arrive in the Kenyan market.
The Hot 20 5G is part of Infinix’s budget Hot series and comes as a successor to the Hot 12 released this year in 2022.
The smartphone packs a solid technical profile with its main highlights being its 120Hz refresh rate display, 50MP main camera, and Dimensity 810 chipset supporting 5G network.
That said, here’s what the Hot 20 5G has to offer.
Key Specs of the Infinix Hot 20 5G
- Display Size: 6.6-inches
- Dimensions: 166.3 x 76.5 x 8.9mm
- RAM: 4GB
- Rear Camera: 50MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Po 5000mAh
- Price in Kenya: Ksh. 25,999
Display
Display Size: 6.6-inches
Display Type: IPS TFT
Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2408 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 401 ppi
The Infinix Hot 20 5G sports a 6.6-inches IPS TFT with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. It’s one of the few budget smartphones with such a high refresh rate.
Plus, you can freely change refresh rates with the Auto-switch mode ranging from 60-120Hz. The Hot 20 5G reaches a peak brightness of 401 ppi and comes with a 1080 x 2408 pixels resolution.
Design
Dimensions: 166.3 x 76.5 x 8.9mm
In terms of design, the Hot 20 5G is a nice-looking smartphone. Looking at it carefully, it borrows certain design cues from the TECNO Spark 8P such as the rear linear texture and compartmentalized camera island.
The Infinix Hot 20 5G is available in three color options; Space Blue, Racing Black, and Blaster Green.
Performance
Operating System: Android 12
CPU: 2.4Ghz Octa-core
RAM: 4GB
Internal Storage: 64/128GB
Micro SD: Yes
A 2.4Ghz Octa-core processor powers the Infinix Hot 20 5G alongside 4GB RAM. Of course, the main performance highlight of the handset is its 5G support, which is up to 700% faster than 4G.
Plus, the CPU comes equipped with some great features including Clever 5G, similar to the Zero 5G, that automatically switches between networks for lower power consumption.
Extended RAM is also available on the Hot 20 5G enabling memory extension up to 7GB. This allows you to cache up to 11 background apps and seamless switches.
Storage-wise, it comes with either 64/128GB internal memory and a microSD card slot to expand at your will.
Camera
Back Camera: 50MP
Selfie Camera: 8MP
LED Flash: Yes
The Hot 20 5G boasts a 50MP dual camera for general photography and an 8MP selfie shooter. It comes with dual rear flash and single front flash. Software features include Super Night mode, Portrait mode, and Auto-eye tracking focus.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 5000mAh
A Li-Po 5000mAh battery supporting 18W fast charging keeps the lights on the Infinix Hot 20 5G. Infinix claims the handset can last up to 3 days on a single charge, pretty impressive.
Online Price in Kenya
The Infinix Hot 20 5G has yet to officially arrive in Kenya. However, when it does, it should have a suggested price of Ksh. 25,999.
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.
