Infinix just yesterday unveiled the newest member to the Hot 10 family, the HOT 10S. It’s a budget Android smartphone with an impressive technical profile.
With a modest name like HOT 10S, you wouldn’t think the smartphone is actually a gaming machine and has pretty awesome performance specs.
That said, here’s what the HOT 10S has to offer.
Key specs of the Infinix HOT 10S
- Display Size: 6.82-inches
- Dimensions: 171.5 x 77.5 x 9.2mm
- RAM: 6GB
- Back Camera: 48+2MP
- Battery Capacity: Li-Po 6000 mAh
- Online Price in Kenya: Ksh.14,999
If you are interested in the Infinix HOT 10, you should also check out the TECNO Spark 7P (Ksh.15,999) and the OPPO A35 (Ksh. 14,499).
Performance
Operating System: Android 11 (XOS 7.6)
CPU: 2.0Ghz Octa-core (Helio G85)
RAM: 4GB/6GB
Internal Memory: 64GB/128GB
Micro SD: Yes (up to 512GB)
The HOT 10S was made mostly for gaming, so definitely finding the right processor is the next step, and Infinix has done quite well. They chose to equip the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset.
This chipset is a high-performance octa-core processor that is distinguished for its incredible performance. Infinix claims the GPU is 32% faster than the Adreno in the Snapdragon 665.
Plus, based on the AnTuTu benchmark, the chipset is ranked higher in terms of performance compared to the Snapdragon 665 and even the Exynos 9611.
To help put all this into perspective, these chipsets are used in performance-based smartphones phone like the Samsung Galaxy M31s (Exynos 9611) and the OPPO A9 (Snapdragon 665).
So, getting this kind of chipset on a budget smartphone is quite the flex. Additionally, the Hot 10S runs Android 11 out of the box.
Display
Display Size: 6.82-inches
Display Type: IPS TFT
Screen Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels
Screen Resolution Density: 320 ppi
As we said before, Infinix built the HOT 10S as a gaming device and one major component that is usually taken into consideration is the display. The HOT 10S sports a 6.82-inch IPS TFT display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate.
It is worth noting this is the first smartphone of the HOT series to feature a 90Hz refresh rate. Plus, given it comes with a 720p resolution, the HOT 10s should be the ideal gaming companion.
Camera
Rear Camera: 48+2MP
Front Camera: 8MP
LED Flash: Yes
Aside from gaming, Infinix didn’t totally forget about the other areas. On the back, we have a triple camera set up which includes a 48MP main lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth lens. We also have an AI lens for better shooting and image quality.
For your selfies, you get an 8MP camera on the drop-notch. Some of its software features include Video Bokeh and Super Nightscape mode.
Battery
Battery Capacity: Li-Po 6000 mAh
A Li-Po 6000 mAh battery keeps the lights on the HOT 10S. Infinix claims the phone can last up to 18 hours of gaming on a single charge. The battery supports 10W charging.
Design
Dimensions: 171.5 x 77.5 x 9.2mm
Despite all the gaming focus, the HOT 10S is still an attractive phone with an innovative design and beautiful colors; Morandi Green and Heart of Ocean, Purple and Black.
Online Price in Kenya
Price in Kenya
The Infinix HOT 10S is yet to arrive in the Kenyan market. But when it does, we should expect the (6GB+128GB) version to have a suggested retail price of Ksh. 14,999.
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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.
