Infinix Hot 20 5G Review: Performance On A Budget
© by DNA5G rollout in India Smartphone makers are racing to launch affordable 5G phones in the country. Over the past few weeks, we have seen several new 5G smartphones launched in India by various phone makers like Lava, Samsung, Realme and others. Hong Kong-based smartphone maker Infinix is also set to bring low-cost phones to India. The brand is entering the affordable 5G smartphone race and has recently launched several new products in the Indian market including the Infinix Hot 20 series.
The new Infinix Hot 20 series consists of two smartphones: Infinix Hot 20 Play and Infinix Hot 20 5G. The smartphones are powered by a MediaTek chipset and feature dual rear cameras. The Infinix Hot 20 5G is available in one variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, priced at Rs 11,999. Infinix offers the device in three color options: Blaster Green, Racing Black and Space Blue. We got a chance to test the Infinix Hot 20 5G and here is our opinion
Infinix Hot 20 5G: design and display
In terms of design, the Infinix Hot 20 5G is not comparable to a Rs 15,000 smartphone. He feels better. Our smartphone has a space blue color, it looks clean and sophisticated. The vertical lines on the back below the camera bay give the phone a unique structure. Otherwise, the design is very similar to other budget phones in the market.
The edges of the smartphone are smooth, but this does not interfere with the grip. On the right side of the Infinix Hot 20 5G is the volume rocker and the power button with an integrated fingerprint scanner. The buttons are well placed to quickly unlock your phone and give you a secure grip while playing games.
© Provided by DNA Infinix-Hot-20-5-G-Review-1The top edge of the device is open, the Infinix Hot 20 5G has a SIM card slot on the left edge. The bottom edge of the smartphone houses the USB-C charging port, 3.5mm headphone jack, microphone and speaker grill. As mentioned above, the phone comes with a large dual camera setup with "5G" and "Infinix" logo on the back. The camera island is quite large with a large lens and vertical flash.
The front panel of the Infinix Hot 20 5G features a 6.6-inch full HD+ 1080 x 2408 IPS TFT display. At the center of the display is a waterdrop notch with a selfie camera. The front panel has chunky bezels that dampen its appeal, but the 120Hz refresh rate sets the tone.
© by DNA Infinix-Hot-20-5-G-Review-4The display of the Infinix Hot 20 5G offers good brightness without straining the eyes. The display delivers bright output and we had no issues with viewing angles.
Infinix Hot 20 5G performance
Infinix Hot 20 5G is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset under the hood. The chipset is very reliable and known for its good performance in budget smartphones. The Infinix Hot 20 5G is powered by a MediaTek chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The phone has a virtual RAM expansion feature that allows users to expand the RAM up to 7 GB. The smartphone offers a smooth everyday experience and we didn't notice any lag while switching apps. We ran multiple social media and streaming apps on the smartphone simultaneously and surprisingly had no issues.
Infinix Hot 20 5G runs XOS 10.6 based on Android 12. The operating system offers many customization options to help you better match your smartphone. The interface is very simple, which increases the ease of use. For daily use, this device will meet your needs without much trouble.
© by DNA Infinix-Hot-20-5-G-Review-2The performance of the Infinix Hot 20 5G in gaming and streaming is decent. The 120Hz refresh rate helps with smartphone gaming, but the touch sample rate is a hindrance. Heat was not an issue with the Hot 20 5G. We played several games on the Infinix Hot 20 5G, including Underground Surfer and Call of Duty: Mobile. It should be noted that we are playing on medium graphics considering the specifications of the phone. Battery and heat management was important to Infinix.
Infinix Hot 20 5G Camera
In terms of cameras, the Infinix Hot 20 5G has a dual-camera setup at the back, which includes a 50MP primary sensor and an AI secondary camera. The pictures we clicked of Infinix Hot 20 5G turned out to be quite decent, the camera app is very fast and easy to use. Another thing to note about the Infinix Hot 20 5G camera is the user interface. The interface of Hot 20 5G offers many customization options to help you get the best version you expect. While these countless options may seem overwhelming to some, they can be very useful for users who want to stay up-to-date on social media platforms.
© by DNA Infinix-Hot-20-5-G-Review-5As mentioned above, the pictures of Infinix Hot 20 5G that we clicked were really good. We also tested the portrait and beauty modes in the camera. Mods use artificial intelligence to apply effects to images. For the price of the smartphone, the performance was equal. In low light, the Infinix Hot 20 5G struggled a bit, and images were very grainy.
The Infinix Hot 20 5G has an 8-megapixel camera on the front. The punch-hole selfie camera takes sharp and great photos that you can share on social media.
Infinix Hot 20 5G: Battery
The Infinix Hot 20 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging. Mounting stones are included in the package. Infinix claims that the budget 5G phone's large battery can last up to 3 days on a single charge. During our review, we found that the phone could easily last more than a day with mixed usage including light gaming, video streaming, social media and video calls.
Infinix Hot 20 5G: Verdict
The Infinix Hot 20 5G is a performance-oriented smartphone for those looking for an affordable 5G device. Priced at Rs 11,999, the Infinix Hot 20 offers a lot more than the competition in terms of 5G features, otherwise everything is on par with the competition.