The Infinix Hot 60i emerges quietly in Bangladesh, marking the brand’s tentative step into its new Hot 60 lineup. While the smartphone sports a sizeable 6.78-inch IPS LCD screen with a brisk 120Hz refresh rate, this feature alone hardly elevates it above the crowd. The display, boasting a Full HD+ resolution and respectable 800 nits peak brightness, is adequate but unimpressive, especially when the competition now leans heavily into AMOLED panels that deliver richer colors and deeper blacks. From a design perspective, the Hot 60i treads very familiar ground; its sleekness and slim 7.7mm profile are commendable, but the overall aesthetic echoes its predecessor, the Hot 50i, offering nothing innovative or inspiring to prospective buyers.
Performance and Storage: Sufficient but Stagnant
Under the hood, the glorified rehash becomes more apparent. The Hot 60i employs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate, a chipset that has been around for some time, already surpassed by more efficient and powerful alternatives in this price segment. Paired with up to 8GB RAM and a maximum of 256GB storage, the phone aims to tick the boxes for everyday use. However, given that comparable devices are pushing boundaries with faster chips and more optimized software, Infinix’s choice feels more like playing it safe than ambitious innovation. The phone’s performance will likely serve casual users well, but for anyone expecting longevity or future-proofing, this device will feel outdated rather quickly.
Camera Capabilities: Quantity Over Quality
The Hot 60i’s 50-megapixel primary camera may look good on paper, but image quality remains dubious. Coupled with a modest f/1.8 aperture and an unspecified 2-megapixel secondary shooter, this setup does nothing to shake up expectations. The selfie camera’s 8-megapixel sensor is standard fare, unexceptional in a market where photography is a major selling point. Ultimately, the phone prioritizes marketing specs over genuine camera performance, leaving users with average photos at best, especially under challenging light conditions.
Battery and Connectivity: Adequate yet Unexceptional
Where the Hot 60i slightly redeems itself is in battery life, with a generous 5,160mAh capacity complemented by 45W fast charging. These specs promise a full day of use and quicker top-ups compared to many competitors, which is a practical advantage for everyday consumers. Standard connectivity options such as 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, NFC, and Bluetooth 5 are available but fail to offer anything groundbreaking, particularly with 5G support noticeably absent when other brands push it as a standard feature in similar price brackets.
Market Positioning and Strategic Missteps
Priced aggressively at approximately 13,999 BDT (roughly Rs. 9,800) for the base model, with an 8GB/256GB variant at 16,499 BDT, the Hot 60i aims to attract budget-conscious consumers. Yet, it falls short of generating compelling reasons for buyers to choose it over alternatives that offer better value, including vibrant AMOLED displays, stronger processors, and 5G connectivity. The silent launch suggests a lack of confidence or marketing push from Infinix, and the absence of clarity about international availability further weakens its appeal. In an increasingly competitive market driven by rapid innovation, the Hot 60i is a cautious, uninspired release that risks fading into obscurity rather than making a meaningful impact. This conservative approach disappoints in an era when consumers rightly expect more from budget smartphones—especially in regions yearning for affordable yet future-ready technology.
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