Infinix Hot 5 is a fifth generation offering in the Hot series of affordable smartphones. The device packs a powerful battery, fingerprint scanner and Android 7.0 (Nougat). Infinix Hot 5 succeeds the Infinix Hot 4.
Where to Buy Infinix Hot 5
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Infinix Hot 5 Key Features and Specs
- 5.5-inch Touch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi)
- 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6580 CPU with 2GB RAM
- Android 7.0 (Nougat), XOS 2.2
- 16GB Storage with support for memory card up to 32GB
- 8MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
- 3G and Wi-Fi
- Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
- 4000 mAh Battery with Fast Charging
Design and Display
Showing off a cool looking body, the Infinix Hot 5 cannot be said to disappoint in terms of looks at this price. It is neither too bulky nor too thick for a device in this range. You will be able to get it in a variety of colours, including gold.
Dubbed a ‘mobile cinema,’ the Infinix Hot 5 sports a large 5.5-inch IPS display. The display has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. While this will not deliver extraordinary colours, it should offer enjoyable, wide screen viewing experience.
You may also be interested in the Infinix Note 12, the Note 12 VIP, the Note 12 Turbo, Note 12i, and the Note 12 G96.
Camera and Storage
You will find an 8 megapixel sensor with autofocus on the rear of the Infinix Hot 5. On the front is a 5 megapixel snapper for selfies. This combo should suffice for users, except those who are photography addicts. For storage, there is 16 GB of space. A microSD card slot lets you expand storage by up to 128 GB.
Performance and OS
You can expect performance that is slightly better than what an average budget smartphone offers these days from this one. The Infinix Hot 5 comes equipped with a quad-core MediaTek processor clocked at 1.3 GHz.
What looks likely to give it an extra boost is the provision of 2 GB of RAM. Infinix Hot 5 boots version 2.2 of its maker’s XOS software, which runs on Android 7.0 Nougat.
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Other Specs and Features
The key selling point of the Infinix Hot 5 still remains the battery. It packs a colossal 4000 mAh unit under the hood. You can expect about 4 hours of talk time from 5-minute charge with fast charge technology support.
The rear mounted fingerprint scanner adds to the appeal of the Infinix Hot 5. For connectivity, there are features such as USB OTG, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n with hotspot. But it doesn’t look like you’ll be getting 4G support here like in other more expensive Infinix Phones.
However like in the Hot4, it is likely that a Pro version of the Infinix Hot 5 could be offered in future. As you would expect, there are two SIM card slots on it.
Pricing and Availability
Infinix Hot 5 is now available in Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. You can buy the smartphone at leading online stores in the countries. Infinix Hot 5 Price in Nigeria ranges between 36,500 Naira and 60,000 Naira, depending on your location in the country.
The Infinix Hot 5 price in Kenya starts at KSh 10,999 while the price in Ghana starts at 482 GH₵. You can also now buy the Infinix Phones on Gearbest, though Infinix Hot 5 is not one of the models available.
More Infinix Phones
- Infinix Smart 3
- Infinix Note 5
- Infinix Smart 3 Plus
- Infinix Note 5 Stylus
- Infinix Hot 7 Pro
- Infinix Smart 2
- Infinix S4
- Infinix Hot S3X
- Infinix Zero 5
- Infinix Note 5 Pro
- Infinix Hot 7
- Infinix Smart 2 HD
- Infinix Zero 6
- Infinix Smart 2 Pro
- Infinix Hot 6X
- Infinix Hot 6
- Infinix Hot 6 Pro
Infinix Hot 5 Specification
Here are the specs of the Infinix Hot 5:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.0 (Nougat), XOS 2.2 Skin
- Processor: 1.3GHz quad-core Processor (MediaTek MT6580)
- GPU: Mali 400
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Red, Black, White, Gold, Green
- Dimension: 154.8 x 77.7 x 8.35 mm
- Weight: 168 g
- SIM Type: Micro SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM, Dual Standby
Display
- Display: 5.5-inch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: 8 MP Camera, LED Flash, HD Video
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus
- Front Camera: 5MP Camera, LED Flash
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB Storage
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 32GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz
- 2G CDMA 1X: No
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 2100MHz
- 3G CDMA EVDO: No
- 4G LTE: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes, up to 48kbps
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, up to 42.2 Mbps
- 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, USB on the Go
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: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- Pedometer: No
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- 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: 4000 mAh Battery
- Standby Time: up to 837 hours
- Talktime: up to 24 hours (3G)
- Browsing Time: –
- Video Watching: –
- Music Playback: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
