
Infinix is a Chinese brand based in Hong Kong in 2013. Appeared after the purchase of the French company Sagem Wireless, specializing in the production of smartphones. By putting production, the company focused on selling phones in the countries of the Middle East and Asia. By 2021, the vendor entered the top 5 best manufacturers of smartphones in Egypt, Nigeria and Pakistan.
The official appearance of Infinix in Russia took place in October 2020, when the company presented the model Zero 8. By the end of March 2021, the brand released another 3 device, created an official group in VC and added Support for Russian language on the company site. If we talk about the peculiarities of the company's smartphones, then they are available, work on MediaTek processors, receive trend design and sold only through the site Aliexpress.
Difference in versions
on AliExpress smartphones Infinix sold in version For the Russian and European market. What is the difference:
- EN-region - only Russian bends LTE 3/7/25 are supported;
- EU region - There are no restrictions on LTE bends, focused on the market of Ukraine and other European countries.
The best Infinix smartphones
below, we will tell about the best Infinix smartphones, starting with the most accessible and ending the most expensive Model Vendor.
Infinix HOT 10 Lite
- Display: 6.6-inch, 1600 x 720 (HD +), IPS
- Processor: MediaTek Helio A20 (MT6761D)
- Memory (RAM / ROM): 2/32 GB
- Main chamber: 13 + 0.3 + 0.3 MP
- Frontal chamber: 8 Mp.
- Battery: 5000 mAh
The most budget smartphone brand available in black, blue and green colors. The housing is made of matte plastic. The back cover decorates the gradient letter X, which is transfusing to the light, it complements the recessed scanner of the fingerprint and the camera block of 3 lenses. The quality of the pictures is low, suitable for rare frames or photo documents.
In terms of performance, the phone is designed to watch video, surfing on the Internet and scrolling tape social networks. Cause in a weak 4-nuclear processor and 2 GB of RAM. In this regard, the device has a trimmed Android 10 GO Edition with a branded membrane X OS. The battery can be enough for 1.5-2 days of work without recharging with moderate use of the device.
Advantages :
- Support LTE.
- Price taking into account discounts.
- Qualitative IPS matrix.
- Tray under 2 Nano SIM and 1 SD card.
- Unlocking in the face through an 8 megapixel front chamber.
Disadvantages:
- Performance.
- Outdated MicroUSB-port without OTG support.
Infinix Note 8
- Display: 6,95-inch, 1640 x 720 (HD +), IPS
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G80
- Memory (RAM / ROM): 6/128 GB
- Main Camera: 64 + 2 + 2 + 2 mp, HDR
- Frontal chamber: 16 mp + portrait lens
- Battery: 5200 mAh + Fast charging 18 W
Similar to the previous model, Note 8 from Infinix received a plastic glossy body with gradient colors of gray and blue colors. The platform of the main chamber consists of 4 lenses led by a 64 MP module that can be removed in full resolution or main mode with 16 megapixels. The remaining sensors are designed to decorate or improve snapshots and are removed in the resolution of 2 megapions.
Power of the 8-nuclear processor is enough for both everyday tasks and the launch of demanding games on the minimum and medium graphics settings. The battery capacity allows you to view the video on YouTube to 18 hours, and Fast charge with a power of 18 W restores the battery in 2-2.5 hours. The front camera on 16 MP is supplemented with auxiliary sensor and frontal flash.
The smartphone is designed for users who need a "workhorse" with long-term battery life, large screen and support for the main satellites: GPS, GLONASS, Beidou and Galileo.
Advantages:
- of stereo speakers.
- USB TYPE-C connector.
- Supports Wi-Fi 5 GHz.
- The quality of the pictures on both cameras.
- Android 10 with a shell of X OS is installed.
- Separate slots under 2 SIM and memory card.
- Quick Dactyloskop, built into the power key.
Disadvantages:
- No NFC.
- Low Pixel Density - 257 PPI.
Infinix Zero 8i
- Display: 6,85-inch, 2460 x 1080 (FHD +), IPS
- Processor: MEDIATEK HELIO G80T
- Memory (RAM / ROM): 8/128 GB
- Main Camera: 48 + 8 + 2 MP
- Frontal chamber: 16 + 2 MP
- Battery: 4500 mAh + fast charge 33 WT
This is the younger version of the flagship from Infinix. The model draws attention with a large screen with a high pixel density (392 PPI) and the update frequency of 90 Hz, instead of standard 60 Hz. On the front panel there is an oval cutout under 2 self-modules that performs the role of the scanner to unlock the face. The rear panel decorates the platform of the main chamber with a 48 MP main sensor and 3 additional modules by 8, 2 mp and AI sensor.
The basis of the smartphone was the 8-core processor from MediaTek, the capacity of which is enough to launch demanding games at the maximum settings of the graphics. For performance, it is necessary to pay fast heating of the case and the appearance of trottling. The battery is 4500 mAh, less than that of competitors, but the situation saves the support of a rapid charging with a capacity of 33 WT - charging up to 100% in 1 hour.
An excellent option that provides maximum opportunities for its price. The only drawback is associated with the "dampness" of the firmware, because of which the camera does not squeeze his maximum.
Advantages:
- Performance.
- Memory ratio.
- Slot under 2 SIM and MicroSD card up to 2 TB.
- USB port Type-C and the presence of a 3.5-mm headphone jack.
- Fingerprint scanner combined with power button.
Disadvantages:
- No NFC.
- Type of quick charging Warp Charge.
- Flat sound from the main dynamics.
Infinix Zero 8
- Display: 6,85-inch, 2460 x 1080 (FHD +), IPS
- Processor: MEDIATEK HELIO G80T
- Memory (RAM / ROM): 8/128 GB
- Main Camera: 64 + 8 + 2 MP
- Frontal chamber: 48 + 2 MP
- Battery: 4500 mAh + fast charging 33 WT
This is a complete analog of ZERO 8i, including the back cover, divided into 2 zones with different designs. The smartphone is available in black and white colors, and the main difference from the i-version was the main chamber of 64 meters, instead of 48 megapixel and front-line 48 megapixel, instead of 16 MP.
After overpaying 1000 rubles, users receive extended photo inhibition, while maintaining high performance and an excellent screen.
Advantages:
- Price.
- Camera modules.
- Display Update.
Disadvantages:
- The quality of images by 64 MP is almost no different from the frame in 16 mp mode.
Other models
not all reached the global market Brand smartphones and some of them remained an exclusive for the countries of the Middle East, Asia or South America. This applies to the models:
- HOT 10;
- Note 8i;
- SMART HD.
They are sold only offline stores, may have support for a limited number of LTE bends and shipped without Russian firmware.
In April 2021, the release of Infinix Hot 10 Play - of the budget smartphone with a 6000 mAh battery and a medium-producing processor MediaTek Helio G35.
Conclusion
Infinix smartphones are located in one price category C Xiaomi and Realme and on the background of competitors are highlighted by a large amount of memory. The main disadvantage of vendor devices is the absence of an NFC module.