The Infinix Note 8i (AKA Infinix Note 8 Lite) is the affordable version of the Infinix Note 8. The affordable android phone although still maintain the same specification has a single front camera and 48 MP main camera.
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Apart from that, the display has also been reduced and it has the same 5200 mAh battery. Below, we will be looking at the Note 8i full specification and availability.
Infinix Note 8i Key Specs & Features
- 6.78 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1640 pixels (~264 ppi)
- Android 10, XOS 7.1
- Octa-core Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm)
- 6GB RAM
- 128GB Built-in Storage up to 128GB Memory Card
- 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Quad Rear Cameras
- 8 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Scanner (Side)
- Fast Charging 18W
- Non-Removable Li-Po 5200 mAh Battery
Design and Display
On the body, it maintains the same body design but features a small cut-out notch. The panel is sleek housing the cameras set up and an LED flash. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and there is Face Unlock for security.
Infinix Note 8i has splendid Dual Speakers with DTS and 4 modes for immersive musical experiences. It also maintains the same unique lines with Gem Cut back design for transparency.
The screen display size is a 6.78-inch HD+ IPS LCD punch-hole. It has the same screen resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels and 264 PPI. Overall, the screen is protected by corning gorilla glass and also has a higher screen to body ratio.
Cameras
On the backside is a quad-LED flash assisted quad-camera system consisting of a 48 MP main camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and an AI lens.
As you can see, the rest of the cameras is identical to the Note 8. The camera can record up to 1440p video at 30 seconds per frame. Selfies fanatics will get a single camera of 8 MP and it has dual-LED flash and 1080p video quality.
Hardware and Sofware
The Infinix Note 8i has the same MediaTek Helio G80 chipset with an octa-core processor clocking at 2.0 GHz while the Mali-G52 MC2 is for graphics. The chip is a big upgrade compared to the with Helio G70 (NOTE 7).
It runs on Android 10 with XOS 7.1 on top. The inbuilt memory has been upgraded to 128GB and 8GB RAM and you can also extend the storage via micro SDcard.
Battery and Network
The battery is a 5200 mAh with supports for 18W charging through USB-C. The battery will last for many hours when fully charged.
Other goodies on the smartphone are dual SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Infinix Note 8i Price and Availability
Infinix Note 8 price in Nigeria starts at around 86,500 Naira. The smartphone costs around 15,900 KES in Kenya and 840 GHC in Ghana. You can buy the smartphone at leading online stores in your country. Price starts at about $159 and ships in Ice Diamond, Obsidian Black, and Tranquil Blue colors.
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Infinix Note 8i Specs
Here are a few specs of the Infinix Note 8i:
General Features
- Platform: Android 10, XOS 7.1
- Processor: Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm), Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
- Memory: 6GB RAM
- Colours: Gray, Blue, Green
- Dimension: 171.4 x 77.7 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.78 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1640 pixels (~264 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 48 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth) + 2 MP Quad Cameras, 1440p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, 1080p@30fps, Dual-LED flash
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 4G LTE: Yes, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Side)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Li-Po 5200 mAh, Non-Removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes, Fast Charging 18W
