Infinix Hot 9 Review: Specifications and Price in Nigeria
The Infinix Hot 9 bears all the features that qualify it as a worthy upgrade of the Infinix Hot 8. It features an improved design, processor, cameras and lots more.
In this article, we will review the Infinix Hot 9 specs and price, which will assist you in making your purchasing decision.
Infinix Hot 9 Key Specs and Features
- 6.6-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1600 pixels (269 PPI)
- Octa-core MediaTek Helio A25 (12 nm)
- Android 10.0; XOS 6.0
- 3GB / 4GB RAM
- 32GB / 64GB / 128GB Built-in Storage, with SD-Card Support
- 16MP + 2MP + 2MP + QVGA Quad Rear Cameras
- 8MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
- 5000 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
The Design and Display
The Infinix Hot 9 features one of the best looking design upgrades we have seen in the Hot series. Compare it with that of the Infinix Hot 8, you will notice a very refined design, one that tries to fit into the latest trend.
The rear of the Infinix Hot 9 features curved edges and a glossy finish with a mild color gradation. This rear panel is home to a capacitive fingerprint sensor, a quad-camera setup and the Infinix logo, which indicates its an Infinix phone.
On the front, we have set up that resembles that of the Infinix S5. A 6.6-inch IPS LCD display housing a single camera. This display has a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a screen density of 269 PPI.
The Cameras
Infinix included a bigger camera system in the Hot series this year. They managed to squeeze in quad rear cameras in here, which allowed for more camera features.
The primary camera sensor varies according to the storage variants you purchase. The 32GB variants will have a 13MP primary camera, while variants with 64GB and above will have a 16MP primary camera.
Other cameras included in this quad-camera setup are a 2MP macro camera, a 2MP depth camera and a QVGA camera which helps in taking photos in low light conditions.
This camera setup is supported by a triple LED flash and is capable of shooting photos in HDR, Panorama, and videos maxed at 1080p @ 30fps.
The front camera, or selfie camera makes use of an 8MP Lens, which is capable of shooting photos and also shoot videos maxed at 1080p 30fps.
Hardware and Software
The Infinix Hot 9 walks on the footsteps of its predecessor. It doesn’t deviate from the category other smartphones in the Hot serie. In terms of Performance, you have got a smartphone that isn’t capable of tackling power-intensive tasks.
Inside this Android phone is an Octa-core Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 processor, 3GB / 4GB RAM, 32GB/ 64GB / 128GB storage options, a PowerVR GE8320 graphics processing unit and a non-removable 5000mAh battery.
In terms of Operating systems and software, the Infinix Hot 9 runs the XOS 6.0 interface on top of the Android 10.0 operating system.
Connectivity
The Infinix Hot 9 features a 3.5mm headphone jack, a version 2.0 Micro-USB port, dual-band wifi, Bluetooth 5.0.
Internet connectivity on the Infinix Hot 9 is capped at 4G LTE. which means downloads and streaming will be capped at 4G speeds.
Infinix Hot 9 Price and Availability
Infinix Mobility is yet to announced the official price for the Infinix Hot 9 as at the time this article was written, however, the price will be updated once it’s known.
The Infinix Hot 9 was announced on March 23 and is expected to go on sale in April 2020.
Infinix Hot 9 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Infinix Hot 9:
KEY SPECS
| Front Camera | 16MP/13MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Display | 6.6 inches |
| Ram | 4GB/3GB |
| Rear Camera | 16MP + 2MP + 2MP + QVGA Quad Rear Cameras |
SPECIAL FEATURES
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
GENERAL
| Operating System | Android 10 XOS 6.0 |
| Sim Slots | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| Model | Infinix Hot 9 |
| Launch Date | April, 2020 (Unofficial) |
| Brand | Infinix |
| Sim Size | SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano |
| Network | 4G: Available (supports Indian bands) 3G: Available, 2G: Available |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
MULTIMEDIA
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
PERFORMANCE
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Graphics | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Processor | Octa-core, 2 GHz, Cortex A53 |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Ram | 3GB/4GB |
DISPLAY
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Bezelless Display | Yes |
| Screen Size | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) |
| Screen Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Touch Screen | Yes Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 269 ppi |
STORAGE
| Internal Memory | 32GB/64GB/128GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes Up to 256 GB |
CAMERA
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Image Resolution | 4616 x 3464 Pixels |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Resolution | 13MP/16MP Front Camera |
| Flash | Yes Triple LED Flash |
BATTERY
| User-Replaceable | No |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
| Wifi | Yes Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n |
| Wifi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Volte | Yes |
| Usb Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0 |
| Network Support | 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G |
| Gps | Yes with A-GPS |
| Sim 1 | 4G Bands:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:Available |
| Sim Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Sim 2 | 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:Available |