Infinix has unveiled the HOT 40i, the latest addition to the company's budget smartphone lineup in the Hot series, succeeding last year's HOT 30i. The device features a 6.6-inch HD+ display, similar to its predecessor, but now incorporates a punch-hole design and boasts a 90Hz refresh rate.
Powering the HOT 40i is an Octa-Core T606 SoC from Unisoc, a departure from the Helio G37 found in its predecessor. It offers 8GB of RAM alongside 8GB of virtual RAM, 256GB of storage, a 50MP rear camera complemented by an AI lens, and a 32MP front camera. Additionally, the phone is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Sporting a Radiant Glow Design, the HOT 40i is certified with IP53 ratings for dust and splash resistance. The device features the Magic Ring, which enables functions like Face Unlock, Background Call, Charging Animation, Charge Completion Reminder, and Low Battery Reminder. It houses a 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.
Infinix HOT 40i Specifications -
| Display | 6.6″ (1612 x 720 pixels) HD+ screen with 480 nits of brightness, 1500:1 contrast ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate |
| Processor | 1.6GHz Octa Core Unisoc T606 (6x Cortex-A55 and 2x Cortex-A75 cores) 12nm processor with Mali G57 MP1 GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB LPDDR4X RAM (+ 8GB of Virtual RAM), 256GB UFS 2.2 of storage, expandable memory up to 2TB |
| OS/UI | Android 13 with XOS 13 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, AI lens, Quad-LED Ring flash |
| Front Camera | 8MP front camera with Dual LED Flash |
| Features | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
| Dimensions | 163.59×75.59×8.3mm |
| Weight | 190g |
| Connectivity | Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C |
| Battery/Charger | 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The Infinix Hot 40i comes in Starlit Black, Palm Blue, Horizon Gold, and Starfall Green colors, and the price is Rs.9,999 for 8GB RAM with 256GB Storage version. It will be available from February 21st on Flipkart, and customers will get an extra Rs. 1000 discount on exchange.
