The Best BUDGET SMARTPHONE This 2023!

Inifnix has been in the know for feature-packed smartphones that are hard-core on performance, BUT! Easy on your wallet, and their latest addition to their pack is no exception. Introducing the new Infinix HOT 30. It packs a 6.78-inch display, a 50 MP main camera, and Helio G88 all packaged in an affordable price tag. If you want to know more about this device, continue reading.

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For the design, the Infinix HOT 30 features a sleek and modern look, with a smooth finish that feels comfortable in the hand. We do appreciate that even with our small hands, buttons are easily reachable considering the HOT 30’s display size.

Infinix Hot 30 Display

And speaking of the display, the Infinix HOT 30 boasts a large 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2460 x 1080 pixels. While the HD+ resolution may not be the highest, it still delivers decent visuals and vibrant colors, making it suitable for multimedia consumption and casual gaming.

Infinix Hot 30 backpanel

The Infinix HOT 30 comes in three colorways, Racing black, Sonic White, and for a pop of color, it is available in Surfing Green.

When it comes to performance, Under the hood, the Infinix HOT 30 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 octa-core processor that features a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU, 128/256GB of standard and expandable storage, and finally, up to a whopping 16GB of RAM— this includes the 8GB extended RAM. This hardware combination ensures smooth performance for day-to-day tasks like web browsing, social media, and light multitasking. It can handle moderate gaming as well, although you may experience occasional frame drops in more demanding titles.

Infinix Hot 30 Gaming

The Infinix HOT 30 houses a triple camera setup on the rear, consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor, and a depth sensor. For selfies, we do have an 8MP front camera. In well-lit conditions, the primary sensor captures detailed photos with accurate colors and good dynamic range. Even in low-light, surprisingly, the 50MP sensor produces vibrant night images that are usable for social media postings.

Infinix Hot 30 Rear-cameras

The selfie camera, on the other hand, produces decent self-portraits with natural skin tones and sufficient detail. It also offers various AI features and beauty enhancements to customize your selfies according to your preferences.

Infinix Hot 30 Selfie

One of the standout features of the Infinix HOT 30 is its battery life. With a generous 5,000mAh battery, with support for 33W wired fast charging which on paper, can reach 0-50% in just 30 minutes. The Infinix HOT 30 can easily last through a full day of usage, even with moderate to heavy usage. The bundled 33W fast charger replenishes the battery swiftly, ensuring you spend less time waiting and more time enjoying your device.

Infinix Hot 30 Backpanel

Running on Infinix HOT 30 is XOS 12 based on Android 13. As usual, XOS provides a clean and intuitive user interface. The device comes with a range of pre-installed apps and features, some of which may not be necessary for everyone. However, the bloatware can be easily uninstalled or disabled to optimize the user experience.

Infinix Hot 30 OS

Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a dedicated microSD card slot.

To conclude this hands-on, the Infinix HOT 30 is a solid budget smartphone that offers impressive features for its price point. And speaking of price, the Infinix HOT 30 with 8GB of RAM + 256GB of storage will set you back at an affordable price of PHP 6,999USD 119INR 10,111EUR 114CNY 869.

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With its sleek design, decent display, reliable performance, and impressive battery life, it caters well to the needs of casual users and those on a tight budget. Not to mention it’s a decent camera that can shoot good low-light images. Overall, the package makes the Infinix HOT 30 a great value proposition for anyone looking for an affordable smartphone without compromising on essential features.

Infinix HOT 30 specs

6.78 inches IPS LCD @ 2460 x 1080 pixels
90Hz refresh rate
Mediatek Helio G88 (12nm)
Mali-G52 MC2
8GB RAM
256GB storage
50 MP wide f/1.6
0.08 MP depth
8 MP selfie f/2.5
1080p@30fps
LTE, Dual SIM
Dedicated microSD
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Android 13, XOS 12.6
5000 mAh, 33W fast charging
168.7 x 76.6 x 8.4 mm (dimensions)
196 g (weight)
Racing Black, Surfing Green, Sonic White, Free Fire