On December 15, 2023, Infinix introduced the Hot 40 Pro smartphone to the Kenyan market. Geared towards a youthful demographic, this smartphone is poised to capture the attention of gamers and content creators alike. Focusing on speed and camera capabilities, the phone promises to cater to the dynamic needs of its target audience. Specs and Features of Infinix HOT 40 Pro Design The Infinix HOT 40 Pro measures 168.6 mm by 76.6 mm by 8.3mm in dimensions and weighs 199g. The phone features a glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame. It boasts a 6.78-inch display with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera, providing ample viewing space.  Despite its 8.3mm thickness and weight, the phone feels lighter for its particular material selection and frame design. The camera island follows a layout akin to premium models like the iPhone Pro, albeit with potentially oversized lenses.  Read more: ZTE Blade A54 Review: An Entry-level Smartphone Below Tk10000 Adding to its premium appearance is a shiny metallic bezel that complements the plastic shiny frame. The flat frame aids grip, particularly during landscape usage. Noteworthy connectivity options include a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual speakers for stereo sound, and a USB-C port.  Moreover, the inclusion of a factory-applied screen protector and a Free Fire Edition case ensures immediate device protection. Display The Infinix HOT 40 Pro features a notable 6.78-inch IPS LCD screen with a solid 1080p resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Users have the flexibility to switch between 120Hz, and 90Hz, or utilize auto-refresh.  The screen achieves up to 500 nits of brightness, ensuring visibility even in sunny conditions. The touch response is up to the mark, accompanied by a magic ring feature around the punch hole for the selfie camera. The ring provides visual cues for various phone activities. While the noticeable bezels are typical for a budget phone, they don't hinder usability.  Read more: ZTE Nubia Neo 5G Review: A Budget-friendly Gaming Phone Gaming experiences, including titles like Call of Duty Mobile, PUBG, and Freefire, are enjoyable due to the phone's size and display quality. Additionally, streaming services like YouTube and Netflix offer an immersive viewing experience. Overall, the design prioritizes functionality and user experience, with the display standing out as a highlight feature in its price range. Performance and Gaming The Infinix Hot 40 Pro is powered by an octa-core processor featuring MediaTek Helio G99 6nm chipset, built on a 6-nanometer architecture. In the graphic section, it offers a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. With 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, expandable up to 16GB with a trade-off in storage space, the device ensures smooth multitasking and ample storage for users. Gaming experiences are ensured by a capable chipset and sufficient RAM. These allow for consistent performance even with graphics-intensive games at medium graphics quality. The 120Hz refresh rate adds gameplay smoothness.  The XBoost system, an in-house feature, optimizes performance for gaming, so that users can adjust performance modes for better gameplay, particularly beneficial for high-demanding memory or graphics games. Read more: realme C67 Review: Budget-friendly Phone with A Premium Camera