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Infinix Hot 40 (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.78 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 2 MP

Infinix Hot 40 (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

90%

5.7

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▼Worse than 89% of smartphones
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

25%

5.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.7

Camera

15%

4.5

Display

15%

6.1

Battery

10%

7.3

Software

10%

6.3

Connectivity

4%

4.7

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

▼Worse than 83% of smartphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

  • infinix-hot-40
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Best prices

    N/A~ £180

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Infinix Hot 40 (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

25%

5.1

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.7

Camera

15%

4.5

Display

15%

6.1

Battery

10%

7.3

Software

10%

6.3

Connectivity

4%

4.7

Audio

3%

6.9

Design

5.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Infinix Hot 40 (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

60%

5.7

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

6.8
Brand name
Infinix
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G88
Processor model
MediaTek Helio G88
▼ Worse than 89% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Helio G88 processor model which is slower than processors in 89.2% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.6% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
▼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
▲ Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
▼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 84.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
▲ Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
▼ Worse than 51% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
▼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
▲ Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
▲ Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 57.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.6 & f/2.0 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.6 & f/2.0 & f/2.4
★ Better than 95% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.6 & f/2.0 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 94.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
▼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 20.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 76.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.28 binned
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Number of SIM slots
1
Number of SIM slots
1
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 1 SIM slots, which is fewer than in 96.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 3.7% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.78 inches
Screen size
6.78 inches
▲ Better than 73% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.78 inches which is larger than the screens of 73.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 9.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2460 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2460 px
▲ Better than 66% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2460 px which is higher than that of 65.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
269 ppi
Pixel density
269 ppi
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 269 ppi which is lower than that of 80.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.4% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
▼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Refresh rate
90 Hz
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz which is lower than in 65.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 18.9% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
▼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Charging speed
33 W
▼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
▲ Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
▼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
▲ Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
▲ Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
▼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
▲ Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
▼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
168.6 mm
Height
168.6 mm
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 168.6 mm which is taller than 84.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Width
76.6 mm
Width
76.6 mm
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.6 mm which is wider than 65.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.3 mm
Thickness
8.3 mm
▼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm which is thinner than 44.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Weight
196 g
Weight
196 g
▲ Better than 50% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 196 g which is lighter than 50.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 2.3% of smartphones.
Device volume
102,144 cm³
Device volume
102,144 cm³
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 102,144 cm³ which is larger than 72.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.8% of smartphones.
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Infinix Hot 40 (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • 3 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    4
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (4 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    4 vs 1
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.78 inches
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.6 & f/2.0 & f/2.4
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.6 & f/2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.6 & f/2.0 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2460 px
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    32 MP
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 44.4% cheaper
    Infinix Hot 40 (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£180 vs £260).
    £180 vs £260
  • 3 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    4
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (4 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    4 vs 1
  • Wider main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.6 & f/2.0 & f/2.4
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone has a wider main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.6 & f/2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.6 & f/2.0 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    32 MP
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.78 inches
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2460 px
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Helio G88
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G88 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G88 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    12 nm
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    20.5 mm²
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 31.9% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    269 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (269 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    269 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 5.44x less popular
    Infinix Hot 40 (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 7.2% worse value for money
    Infinix Hot 40 (8GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.84 vs 7.3).
    6.84 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Helio G88
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Helio G88 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Helio G88 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    12 nm
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 54.6% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    428
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (428 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    428 vs 942
  • 16.7% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.0 GHz
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.0 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 34.5% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    1,800 MHz
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1800 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,800 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    5 W
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 47% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,342
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,342 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,342 vs 2,533
  • 10.5% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    850 MHz
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (850 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    850 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 68.8% less L2 cache
    L2 cache
    320 KB
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (320 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    320 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 47.6% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    13.41 GB/s
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (13.4 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    13.41 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 81.3% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    48
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (48 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    48 vs 256
  • Supports older OpenGL version
    OpenGL version
    3.1
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    This smartphone supports a lower OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 3.2). The average smartphone supports OpenGL version 3.2.
    3.1 vs 3.2
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 13
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    20.5 mm²
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.64 µm
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.28 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1440 x 30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 15.40x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1440x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 2 MP
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No gyroscope
    Gyroscope
    no
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone does not have a gyroscope, the average smartphone does. 84.4% of smartphones feature a gyroscope.
  • 1 fewer SIM slot/s
    Number of SIM slots
    1
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This smartphone has fewer SIM slots than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 SIM slots.
    1 vs 2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 25% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    90 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (90 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    90 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 31.9% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    269 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (269 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    269 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 500 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    500 nits
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (500 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    500 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 24.2% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    500 nits
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (500 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    500 nits vs 660 nits
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 5 mm taller
    Height
    168.6 mm
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (168.6 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    168.6 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2023
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    December 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • 0.6 mm wider
    Width
    76.6 mm
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.6 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.6 mm vs 76 mm

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What we like about Infinix Hot 40 (8GB + 256GB)

  • Large 6.78-inch FHD+ display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate
  • Strong 32MP front camera delivers high-quality selfies for its price point
  • Good overall value for a budget device, often including 256GB storage and 8GB RAM
  • Solid battery endurance from the 5,000mAh cell, typically lasting a full day
  • Fast 33W charging capability for quick power-ups
  • Inclusion of stereo speakers which is rare for many entry-level competitors
  • Practical design features like a 3.5mm headphone jack and dedicated microSD slot

What we don't like about Infinix Hot 40 (8GB + 256GB)

  • Helio G88 processor is not ideal for heavy 3D gaming or high-performance tasks
  • Software experience is marred by pre-installed bloatware that cannot always be removed
  • Camera performance drops significantly in low-light and artificial lighting conditions
  • Mixed user reports regarding overheating and occasional system lag
  • LCD display brightness can be insufficient for clear viewing under direct sunlight
  • Outdated Android 13 out of the box with an uncertain long-term update policy
  • Plastic build can feel a bit slippery without using the included protective case

Verdict

The Infinix Hot 40 (8GB + 256GB) is a budget-friendly 4G smartphone running Android 13 (XOS 13.5) with a large 6.78-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display that features a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and 500 nits peak brightness. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 processor, coupled with 8GB of RAM (expandable virtually by an additional 8GB) and a spacious 256GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD). Key features include a capable 50MP main rear camera system with a 32MP front selfie camera (both with LED flashes), a large 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support, DTS stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and NFC. Its main pros are the excellent value for the price, all-day battery life, inclusion of a headphone jack and expandable storage, and decent performance for everyday tasks and casual gaming. Potential cons include the use of an older eMMC storage type instead of the faster UFS, the camera performance struggling in low light, the presence of some pre-installed apps (bloatware), and no official commitment to long-term software updates.

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