The Infinix Hot 10i is finally available in Africa. The smartphone has been around but sold in the Middle East and some Asian regions and some South American regions like Colombia. Now the affordable android phone is available in Nigeria and Kenya but has some downgraded features and specifications.
Where to Buy Infinix Hot 10i
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Infinix Hot 10i Key Specs & Features
- 6.52 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~272 ppi)
- Android 11; XOS 7.5
- Octa-core UNISOC SC9863A (28 nm)
- 2GB RAM
- 32GB, 64GB Built-in Storage up to 128GB Memory Card
- 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Cameras
- 8 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- 4G LTE Network
- 10W Charger
- Non-Removable Li-Po 6000mAh Battery
Design and Display
The Infinix Hot 10i maintains the same body design you will find on other Infinix Hot 10 series. The device has a nice body design that is wrapped with all plastic and front glass. This is why you will notice some stripe lining going on on the rear which is to enhance the grip and prevent accidental falls.
It comes with a compact display which offers a screen size of 6.52-inches with 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. The display screen is an IPS panel, and it has a notch overhead that houses the selfie sensor.
Cameras
The Infinix Hot 10i has a dual-camera setup on the back. It features a 13-megapixel autofocus sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and they are paired with four LED flashes. There is a single 8-megapixel lens kept within the notch upfront for selfies camera.
Hardware and Software
The Infinix Hot 10i for Africa comes with UNISOC SC9863A octa-core CPU while the Asian version has a MediaTek Helio P65 octa-core CPU, which is a better CPU option than this African version.
Apart from that, it has just 2GB RAM with either 32/64GB ROM while the Asian version has 3/4/6 GB RAM with 32/64/128GB ROM. You can also expand the inbuilt memory using a micro SDcard. The handset is powered by Android 11 OS based on XOS 7.5 on top.
Battery and Network
The Infinix Hot 10i has a non-removable battery of 6000mAh with a 10W charger out of the box. It packs FaceID and comes with a rear placed fingerprint for security.
There are dual Nano-SIMs with a 4G LTE network on both SIMs and it also has support for FM radio, GPS, and micro-USB 2.0.
Infinix Hot 10i Price and Availability
Infinix Hot 10i price in Nigeria starts at around 53,000 Naira. The smartphone costs 600 Ghs in Ghana and 11,000 Ksh in Kenya. It will sell for $148.
It will be available in Morandi Green, 7ยบ Purple, 95ยบ Black and Heart of Ocean colors.
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Infinix Hot 10i Specs
Here are a few specs of the Infinix Hot 10i:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11; XOS 7.5
- Processor: UNISOC SC9863A (28 nm), Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
- GPU: PowerVR GE8322
- Memory: 2GB RAM
- Colours: Morandi Green, 7º Purple, 95º Black and Heart of Ocean
- Dimension: –
- Weight: –
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.52 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~272 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.12µm, PDAF + 2 MP B/W, f/2.4 Dual Rear Cameras, 1080p@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, Continuous shooting, Digital zoom, Geotagging, Quad-LED flash
- Front Camera: 8-megapixel Camera, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 16GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes
- 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) / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500)
- 5G: No
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: No
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: microUSB 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, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- 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 (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: No
- 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: Non-removable Li-Po 6000mAh Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: 10W charger
