Infinix Hot 50i costs above ₦150,000: specs include 720p display, Helio G81 chipset

Infinix Hot 50i joins the Hot 50 series and is a downgrade to the Hot 50 4G model. The downgraded specs include a slightly smaller, 720p display, Helio G81 chipset, downgraded rear cameras, and the absence of NFC. It has dual speakers and IP54 dust and splash resistance.

There is nothing particularly exciting about this model, but it is designed to place a decent smartphone in the hands of those on a budget. It was launched and released in Nigeria on the 11th of October 2024.

Specs

Network

• 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
• 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G mobile network bands: LTE.
• 5G mobile network bands: No.
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM

Body

• Dimensions: 165.7 x 77.1 x 8.1 mm
• Weight: 184g
• Display: 6.7 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD screen with Dynamic Bar.
• Colours: Sleek Black. Sage Green. Titanium Gray.
• Physical Build: Glass front. Plastic frame. Plastic back cover.

Processor

• Operating System: XOS 14.5 based on Android 14
• CPU: 64-bit, 2.0 GHz Octa-core
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G81
• GPU: ARM Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

• RAM: 4GB + 4GB Extended RAM.
• Internal Storage Memory: 256 GB. UFS 2.2.
• External Storage: microSD (dedicated slot)

Cameras

• Main Camera: 48 MP main sensor + auxiliary lens, autofocus, dual LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
• Front Camera: 8 MP, fixed focus, LED flash, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture

Sound and Video

• Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• Audio: 3.5 mm audio jack
• Loudspeaker: Dual speakers
• Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: Yes.

Sensors

• Digital Compass: Yes.
• Accelerometer: Yes.
• Proximity Sensor: Yes.
• Ambient Light Sensor: No.
• Barometer: No.
• Pedometer: No.
• Heart Rate Monitor: No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor): No.
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; side-mounted.
• Face Unlock: Yes.
• Iris Scanner: No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
• Voice Control: No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
• Infra-red Sensor: No.

Connectivity

• Bluetooth Version: 5.4
• Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP. LE.
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
• GPS: Yes.
• USB: microUSB v2.0. Type-C. USB-OTG.
• NFC: No.

Other Specs and Features

• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 5000 mAh
• Battery Charging: 18W fast charging
• Wireless Charging: No.
• Reverse Charging: Yes.
• Model Version/Number: X6531, X6531B

Launch & Release Dates

• Announced: September 30, 2024
• Release Date: September 30, 2024

Price in Nigeria

The recommended retail price of Infinix Hot 50i at launch time in Nigeria is ₦152,300 for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and ₦177,300 for the 4GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. It is available at stores around the country. These include Jumia, Slot, Pointek, Swot, 3C Hub, Finet, and others.

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Author: InfoDesk

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