Infinix Hot 2 X510 is a refresh of last year’s hottest entry level smartphone the Infinix Hot. It still maintains a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, but offers the latest Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with option for 1GB or 2GB of RAM. Infinix Hot2 also features a more brilliant display, improved battery performance, and is built on Google’s Android One framework. The Infinix Hot 20 is the latest member of the Hot Series.
Where to Buy Infinix Hot 2
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers
Android One Inside
Infinix Hot 2 runs on the latest flavour of Android, the Android 5.1 (Lollipop), which offers faster performance and a more efficient use of battery. However, the most interesting aspect is that the new smartphone is based on Google’s Android One standard.
The major advantage of AndroidOne is that it ensures that the phone gets the latest version of Android as soon as it becomes available as Google will be responsible for delivering updates and security patches.
For example, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) updates are already available for the Infinix Hot 2.
Infinix Hot 2 is the first smartphone in Nigeria to be built on Android One standard, which is aimed at offering high quality phones at affordable prices in developing countries.
Display and Camera
Infinix Hot 2 offers a better display. It is still 5-inch, but now packs more pixels with a 720 x 1280 pixels resolution for a more brilliant view.
The camera is also getting a bump with an 8 megapixels camera on the back. This will ensure great quality photos on the Infinix Hot 2. The front facing camera still retains 2 megapixels.
You may also be interested in the Infinix Hot 20 Play, the Hot 20 5G, the Infinix Hot 20S, and the Infinix Hot 20i.
Hardware
Infinix Hot 2 is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor. This may seem the same as the first generation Hot, but with the more efficient Android 5.1, Infinix is boasting of up to twice better performance.
Infinix Hot 2 is also introducing a 2GB RAM variant which should make things run more smoothly. A variant with 2GB RAM will also be available.
Jumia is offering Infinix Hot 2 2GB RAM variant for 19,500 Naira. The 1GB RAM variant is not yet available, but will be priced at 17,500 Naira. MTN is also bundling Infinix Hot 2 with a data plan that gives 1GB data for just 500 Naira.
Infinix Hot 2 Price and availability
Infinix Hot 2 is now available in Nigeria. You can buy the entry level smartphone at Jumia. Infinix Hot 2 Price in Nigeria ranges from 35,500 Naira to 45,000 Naira, depending on your location and the configuration.
Also see Xiaomi Mi7 Leak.
Infinix Hot 2 X510 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Infinix Hot 2 Android One Phone:
General Features
- Platform: Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Android One (Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates available)
- Processor: 1.3GHz quad-core Processor (MediaTek MT6580)
- GPU: Mali 400 MP
- Memory: 1GB or 2GB RAM
- Colours: White, Black, , Red, Blue, Gold
- Dimension: –
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: –
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM, Dual Standby
Display
- Display: 5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (293ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera, LED Flash, Video
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus
- Front Camera: 2MP Camera
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB Storage
- Memory Card Support: up to 32GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: 900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: No
- CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 4.0
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: Yes, microUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol:
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, mp3, WAV, FLAC, eACC+
- Video Player: Yes, MPEG4, H.263, H.264, XviD
- FM Radio: Yes (with RDS)
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS
- Maps: Yes, Google Maps
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: No
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: No
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant:
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: No (download at store)
- Document Viewer: No (download at store)
- Document Editor: No (download at store)
Battery
- Battery: 2200 mAh Li-ion Battery
- Standby Time: –
- Talktime: –