Infinix has launched the Hot 30i in the country. This is the entry-level device in the Hot 30 lineup and succeeds the Hot 20i from last year.
The Hot 30i has a 6.6 HD+ screen which is now brighter at 550 nits compared to 500 nits from the Hot 20i. Infinix is also adding 90Hz refresh rate to the Hot 30i. The smartphone will also have a 180Hz refresh rate.
Infinix Hot 20i had a Helio G25 chipset paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage. Its successor, the Hot 30i, has Helio G37 processor coupled with 16GB RAM and 128GB storage. You get 8GB of onboard RAM and 8GB virtual RAM which is an upgrade over the 3GB of virtual RAM the Hot 20i.
You have the option to expand storage with external microSD up to 1TB.
The Hot 30i comes with Android 12 with XOS 12 UI.
Infinix Hot 30 Specifications and Price in Kenya
For cameras, you get a 5MP selfie camera and a 50MP dual main camera at the back.
Hot 30i is powered by a 5000mAh battery and supports 10W Type-C charging.
The HOt 30i has a diamond pattern plastic finish and comes in various colours including Glacier Blue or Mirror Black. There’s also a version with a leather design. You also get a side-mounted fingerprint reader.
The Hot 30i is a dual 4G sim card smartphone.
Hot 30i goes for Ksh 15,000 and they’re available at the company’s retail stores countrywide and online too at XPARK – their official online store.
| Specification | Infinix Hot 30i |
|---|---|
| LTE support | Yes |
| Weight | 186g dual speakers with DTS |
| Screen | 6.78" HD+ |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 12 |
| Chip and CPU | Helio G37 |
| GPU | IMG PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM | 8GB + 8GB virtual RAM |
| Memory | 128GB MicroSD card support -1TB |
| Main camera | 50MP VGA 1080p video 30fps |
| Selfie | 5MP selfie camera Video: 1080p at 30fps |
| Headphone jack | Yes |
| Battery and charging | 5000 mAh 18W fast charging USB Type-C |
| Colours | Glacier Blue or Mirror Black |
| Price | TBA ~ Ksh 15,000 |
