Infinix Hot 50 Pro Review: A Budget-Friendly Powerhouse

November 11, 2024, 12:15 PM
by Farhana Afrose Rini

UNB News
Publish- November 11, 2024, 12:15 PM
Farhana Afrose Rini
Update- November 11, 2024, 12:44 PM

Infinix Hot 50 Pro

Infinix has become a rising star in the budget smartphone market, thanks to its Hot series, known for solid features at affordable prices. The Infinix Hot 50 Pro, launched in Bangladesh, India, and several other countries in October 2024, continues this trend, offering a compelling mix of performance, display, and camera features for value-conscious buyers.

Key Features of the Infinix Hot 50 Pro

Design and Build Quality

The Infinix Hot 50 Pro combines a sleek, modern aesthetic with practical durability. It is light and easy to hold at 190 grams and 7.4 mm thick. The plastic back has a glossy finish, giving the phone a premium feel, and the rounded edges make for a comfortable grip.

One standout feature is its IP54 rating, providing dust and splash resistance, which is rare at this price. It is a versatile choice for users who value resilience in their phones. The color options are available in Sleek Black, Titanium Gray, and Glacier Blue, which cater to diverse style preferences.

The Hot 50 shares similar dimensions but lacks the IP54 rating, which adds durability to the Hot 50 Pro. Tecno Spark 30 Pro also offers an IP54 rating, though it has a bulkier build. Overall, the Hot 50 Pro balances design and functionality, giving it a competitive edge.

Display Quality

The Infinix Hot 50 Pro sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ 1080 by 2436 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and responsive touch, perfect for both gaming and browsing. Its high brightness, peaking at 1800 nits, ensures clear viewing outdoors, a rare feature among budget phones.

Compared to the Infinix Hot 50, which has an IPS LCD, the Pro’s AMOLED display is more vibrant and immersive. The slightly higher priced competitor realme 9i offers a 90Hz IPS display, which lacks the colour richness and fluidity of Hot 50 Pro’s AMOLED at 120Hz. Another pricier rival Tecno Spark 30 Pro comes close with Hot 50 Pro’s display features, but its peak brightness is slightly lower (1700nits).

For users who love streaming, gaming, or spending time outdoors, the Hot 50 Pro’s display is a good contender in the budget segment smartphones.

Infinix Hot 50 Pro

Camera Performance

The Hot 50 Pro features a 50MP (f/1.6) main sensor, a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor, and an additional auxiliary lens. This setup produces clear, detailed images in good lighting, while the quad-LED flash enhances low-light shots by minimizing noise and boosting clarity. The 8MP (f/2.0) front camera with LED flash provides acceptable selfies, even in dim environments, making it social media-friendly.

The Infinix Hot 50 shares the same 50MP sensor but lacks the quad-LED flash, reducing its night photography quality. The Tecno Spark 30 Pro with its 108MP main camera can capture sharper images in bright settings, though the difference is noticeable mainly in high-resolution photography. The realme 9i also has a 50MP camera but lacks the vibrancy and night-mode quality of the Hot 50 Pro, makingit a solid choice for versatile photography on a budget.

The maximum video resolution of Hot 50 Pro is 1440 pixels at 30 fps, which is similar to the Tecno Spark 30 Pro and higher than realmi 9i.

Processor Performance

The Infinix Hot 50 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Helio G100 6nm chipset paired with 8GB of RAM, delivering efficient multitasking and responsiveness in daily tasks like social media, streaming, and light gaming. The octa-core processor combines two Cortex-A76 cores for intensive tasks with six Cortex-A55 cores for energy efficiency, making it ideal for budget users seeking balanced performance.

While the Infinix Hot 50 has the same chipset, it typically offers less RAM, making the Hot 50 Pro slightly better for multitasking. The Tecno Spark 30 Pro also uses the same chipset, though performance may vary by configuration. realme 9i has the Snapdragon 680 6nm processor, which is power-efficient but may lag in handling heavier tasks compared to the Hot 50 Pro’s setup.

Gaming Performance

Equipped with the Mali-G57 MC2, the Hot 50 Pro is built to handle light gaming, running games like Free Fire, Call of Duty: Mobile, etc. at medium settings with good frame rates. The Xarena gaming mode optimizes the gaming experience by enhancing performance and minimizing interruptions, though the phone may warm slightly with extended play.

The Hot 50 provides similar gaming performance with the same GPU. The Tecno Spark 30 Pro also performs comparably with medium graphics games, though it may struggle with graphics-intensive titles. On the other hand, the realme 9i lags slightly in gaming due to its less powerful GPU (Adreno 610), making the Hot 50 Pro the preferred option for budget-friendly gaming.

Battery Life

Supported by a 5,000mAh battery, the Hot 50 Pro can deliver enough power for a full day of use, covering everything from streaming to browsing. It supports 33W fast charging, reaching a 50% charge in just under 30 minutes, a major convenience for those on the go. Furthermore, it offers reverse wired and bypass charging.

The Infinix Hot 50 and Tecno Spark 30 Pro both carry 5,000mAh batteries, but their charging speeds are slower, giving the Hot 50 Pro a notable advantage in terms of quick charging.

Infinix Hot 50 Pro

Pros and Cons of Infinix Hot 50 Pro

Pros

- 6.78-inch AMOLED display
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 1800 nits peak brightness
- 33W fast charging with reverse wired charging
- Up to 256GB storage
- Xarena gaming mode.

Cons

- Low-light photos could use better detail and accuracy
- Plastic back is prone to fingerprints and smudges
- XOS 14.5 software has bloatware that can not be easily removed
- No 5G Support.

Price of Infinix Hot 50 Pro in Bangladesh

The Infinix Hot 50 Pro’s 8/128GB variant is officially available in Bangladesh for 19,000 TK. However, the price is subject to change.

Verdict

The Infinix Hot 50 Pro impresses with its powerful features at an affordable price, making it ideal for budget-conscious users looking for reliable everyday performance. However, it may not satisfy high-end gamers or photography enthusiasts. Those looking for an efficient multitasking phone on a budget may consider the Hot 50 Pro.