Infinix Hot 40
Starlit Black

Overview

The Infinix Hot 40 continues Infinix's tradition of delivering impressive value in the budget smartphone segment. Launched as a successor to the popular Hot 30 series, this device brings notable improvements in camera capabilities, display technology, and charging speed while maintaining an accessible price point that appeals to cost-conscious consumers.

With its MediaTek Helio G88 gaming-focused processor, 50MP AI dual camera system, and massive 5000mAh battery supported by 33W fast charging, the Hot 40 offers features typically found in more expensive devices. The 90Hz refresh rate display ensures smooth scrolling and responsive touch experience, making it ideal for both entertainment and daily productivity tasks.

Design & Display

Display Size 6.78 inches, 109.2 cm² (~84.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Type IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, 500 nits peak brightness
Resolution 1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
Dimensions 168.6 x 76.6 x 8.3 mm (6.64 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight 196 g (6.91 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors Starlit Black, Horizon Gold, Starfall Green, Palm Blue

Performance

Operating System Android 13, XOS 13.5
Chipset Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2
RAM 8GB RAM (+ 8GB virtual RAM expansion)
Internal Storage 128GB / 256GB internal storage
Storage Expansion microSDXC dedicated slot

Camera System

Main Camera 50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), PDAF + 2 MP (macro) + auxiliary lens
Main Camera Features Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Main Camera Video 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front Camera 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features Dual-LED flash
Front Camera Video 1080p@30fps

Battery & Connectivity

Battery Capacity 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging 33W wired charging, 20-75% in 35 min, Reverse wired charging
Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes (market/region dependent)
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Audio Jack 3.5mm headphone jack

Additional Features

Speakers Stereo speakers
FM Radio Yes
Biometrics Fingerprint (side-mounted), Face Unlock
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)