Coming in hot in the entry-level segment is the new Infinix HOT 70, and for something that’s affordable, this one goes above its weight class in certain ways.
It’s got a pretty tough build quality, a a solid battery life paired with fast charging, and an unexpectedly good software to boot.
So today, we’re taking a closer look at the best features that make the Infinix HOT 70 stand out.
1. Color-changing design, durable build
Right off the bat, let’s talk about the design. From what it looks like, the Infinix HOT 70 is both minimalist and dynamic at the same time.
What we have here is the Thermo Orange colorway, and this one does something interesting. It dynamically shifts the color intensity of the back finish depending on how cold or hot the environment is.
If it’s cold, it becomes a saturated Deep Orange, and if you’re somewhere hot or when the phone is under direct sunlight, it turns into Light Orange.
It’s a fun touch that adds to its overall appeal. Not to mention, don’t usually see a color-changing design in the budget category, so that’s something.
If the color-changing back panel isn’t your cup of tea, there are other color options to choose from. There’s the Quiet Violet and Green Texture sporting the Lumina Flare dynamic light-flow texture that adds some light-and-shadow effect on its back panel.
Plus, they feature the Crystal Mood Island tinted camera ring that certainly adds character to the Infinix HOT 70.
There’s also the Silver Dancer, Dive Blue, and Night Pulse for those who want a more muted look.
Of course, we can’t ignore that camera island not only housing its 50-megapixel main camera, but also the little Active Halo lighting that illuminates to notifications, calls, and more.
Perhaps, our most favorite thing about the Infinix HOT 70 is its build quality that goes way beyond for its asking price.
The phone is already IP65-rated, providing a solid ingress protection against dust and water jets. It’s something that you don’t normally see in the budget category where most phones are capped to IP54.
Plus, it’s also 5-Star SGS certified offering some level of drop and impact resistance. And for extra, EXTRA peace of mind, there’s a TPU case included in the box that complements the phone’s design really well.
I also like that the phone is light and slim, weighing only 195 grams and having a 7.49 mm thickness, thus it’s very easy to carry around.
2. Nifty AI features, reliable software experience
Next, let’s talk about software, and I think we have to give Infinix some credit. The Infinix HOT 70 ships with XOS 16 based on Android 16, and in my opinion, it surprisingly delivers a good software experience.
There are lots more customization options to see here: from the lock screen down to the app icons, you have all the freedom to make changes as you please.
There’s the depth effect on the lock screen, a variety of clock styles to choose from, custom AI Wallpapers, and a bunch more.
Even though it takes heavy design inspiration from you-know-who, the interface is consistent throughout the OS, at least for the first-party apps made by Infinix.
Interestingly, the phone comes with some useful AI features inside the Gallery, Camera, Themes, and Calendar. This phone even has a One-Tap AI button that lets you capture everything on your screen with ease.
A single tap captures a screenshot, but it’s not just any screenshot. It gets saved to what they call the “AI MindHub” and the screenshot you took now becomes more informative with additional details that you may use for something else like emails, events, and whatnot.
This is a first in Infinix’s HOT series, and probably the first in its segment. So, that’s a nice thing to have for an entry-level device.
Infinix is also taking a step forward in delivering a reliable long-term experience for the Infinix HOT 70, promising up to three major OS upgrades and five years of security patches. If they’re true to their word, it will get upgrades until Android 19.
3. Long battery life, solid battery endurance
Speaking of long-term usage, we also like this feature called “Battery Self-Healing Tech” that’s said to recover an extra 1% battery health every 200 charging cycles.
This essentially means that the battery health stays optimal, probably chilling at above 80% capacity even after a few years of usage.
On top of that, there’s also bypass charging support to actually reduce battery decay since the phone can directly run on power from the wall charger rather than using the battery itself. This is useful for those long gaming sessions leading to less charging cycles and therefore having a more optimal battery health.
Battery life is also considerably good. In our battery life test, the phone got 22 hours and 51 minutes of uptime.
That’s already an impressive number, letting you enjoy watching videos, doing productivity work, and doom scrolling on social media using this phone. Complementing the experience is its large 6.78-inch display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
Charging it won’t take long which is also a rare find in the budget category. Thanks to 45W charging support, it can refill the battery to full in just about an hour.
4. Smooth performance
When it comes to performance, the Infinix HOT 70 does a respectable job. Inside is a MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate, configured with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of expandable storage. Yep, this one comes with a microSD card slot for up to 2-terabyte storage expansion which is always a plus in our book.
That said, it’s been a pretty smooth experience. We haven’t encountered any obvious stutters, and it didn’t struggle that much juggling multiple apps.
Gaming is also pretty decent. In Mobile Legends, it was able to run the game smoothly even at higher frame rate and graphics settings. That goes the same case for any casual game out there.
Overall, it’s a decent phone for light gaming, and even better, it’s also a great phone for everyday use.
Initial impressions
So, there you have it! Those are just some of the best features that the Infinix HOT 70 has to offer.
For those with a budget of under Php10,000, this is looking like a great option if you want a phone that can take a beating, can last you for a long time, and one that performs quite well for daily use.
The added protection, battery endurance, and a more transparent update policy for this phone go a long way. For users out there who’d like to keep their using their phones for a long time, the Infinix HOT 70 definitely fits the bill.
If you’re interested with the Infinix HOT 70, it is now available through Infinix online and offline stores nationwide with the following promo prices below.
Infinix HOT 70:
- PHP 7,499 | 4+4GB RAM + 128GB (Online & Offline Channels)
- PHP 7,999 | 6+6GB RAM + 128GB (TikTok Shop TikTok Shop → exclusive)
- PHP 8,599 | 8+GB RAM +128GB (Lazada Lazada → exclusive)
- PHP 9,499 | 6+6GB + 256GB (Shopee Shopee → exclusive)
The suggested retail prices are as follows:
- PHP 7,999 | 4GB+128GB
- PHP 8,999 | 6GB+128GB
- PHP 9,999 | 8GB+128GB
- PHP 10,499 | 6GB+256GB
Buying the Infinix HOT 70 also gets you a few software bonuses: 3 months of Google AI Plus with 2TB of cloud storage, plus a free 12-month Viu Premium subscription (available for a limited time and while supplies last).
Prefer to pay in installments? Home Credit has you covered! Shop now through: https://hcph.info/4vjVQ8x
Infinix HOT 70 specs:
6.78-inch HD+ IPS LCD
720 x 1576 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate
700 nits (HBM), 560 nits (typ) brightness
MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
6nm, octa-core, up to 2.2GHz
Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
6GB, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
128GB, 256GB UFS2.2 storage
Expandable up to 2TB via microSD (dedicated slot)
– 50MP main, AF
8MP selfie shooter (punch hole notch), front flash
Dual nano-SIM
4G LTE
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5.4
GPS
USB Type-C
NFC
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock
IP65 dust and water resistance
SGS 5-Star drop and impact resistance
Dual stereo speakers (tuned by DTS), IR blaster
Active Halo light, One-Tap AI Button
XOS 16, Android 16
3 years OS upgrades + 5 years security patches
6000mAh battery
45W charging (wired)
10W reverse wired charging
167.92 x 79.12 x 7.49 mm (dimensions)
195g (weight)
Night Pulse, Dive Blue, Silver Dancer, Green Texture, Quiet Violet, Thermo Orange (colorways)
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