Infinix Hot 20

Infinix Hot 20 4G and Hot 20 5G Smartphones Review – The Infinix Hot series phones come with an immersive set of features and usually comes out as a great deal. The recently released Infinix Hot 20 4G and 20 5G are impressive examples of that, as the company provides a value-for-money deal in the budget and mid-tier segment. Both devices are expected to be released in mid-October 2022 and have adequate specifications.

The first impression of the Infinix Hot 20 is pretty similar as they got almost identical built quality, while the performance aspect is the same as it provides enough processing power to handle daily tasks without any hassle. Besides this, the camera test also comes out decent and images are presentable to some extent, while battery life is enough for a regular user’s requirements. We only just have scratched the surface, let’s dive into the Infinix Hot 20 review of both 4G and 5G models and find out whether they are decent options to be purchased in 2022.

Infinix Hot 20 Smartphone Review

Highlights

  1. The Infinix Hot 20 4G arrives with a 6.82-inches HD panel, while the Hot 20 5G comes with the same 6.58 inches FHD IPS LCD panel.
  2. As for the software end, both devices come with Android 12 with XOS custom skin bringing lots of impressive features.
  3. Under the hood, the Hot 20 attains Helio G85 chipset and the 5G variant attains Dimensity 810 which grants 5G connectivity.
  4. Both Infinix Hot 20 and 20 5G arrives with a dual 50MP camera island with an 8MP selfie lens support.
  5. In terms of battery setup, you are getting a Li-Po 5000mAh battery with an 18W fast charging speed.

Design and Display

Both of the devices equip a pretty glossy built quality and offer the same dual camera module that does appreciate the overall appearance of the phone. In terms of the color variant, you can choose the Infinix Hot 20 in Sonic Black, Legend White, Tempo Blue, and Fantasy Purple option. All of them look superb with the classic design layout that gives them an elegant appearance. On the other hand, the 5G variant comes with a bit different design layout.

It got a combination of glossy textures that wrap around the main camera module, and below that, a stripe-like design appears with the Infinix branding. Following this, you can purchase the Hot 20 5G in Racing Black, Space Blue, and Blaster Green shade options. Especially, the Blaster Green variant does look fancy and attractive to its siblings. Overall, the built quality of the Infinix Hot 20 and 20 5G is pretty much OKish since they were released in the budget segment.

As for the front display, a dot notch 6.82-inches IPS LCD panel brings an impressive 90Hz refresh rate with HD resolution. Although, it might not have as many colors and contrast as the AMOLED panel. But still, the viewing experience is not that bad. The 5G model arrives with a slightly smaller water drop notch 6.58-inches IPS LCD panel that grants a 120Hz refresh rate. It will provide FHD resolution with 500 nits brightness for decent outdoor usage. Although, both phones are lacking corning gorilla glass protection.

Memory and Internal

The software might look similar on the Infinix Hot 20 and 20 5G from the surface level. But once you check both Android 12 interfaces, you will find a bit different custom UI experience. The 4G model brings the latest XOS 12 that thoroughly utilizes the new Android firmware and offers more custom perks. But on the other hand, the Infinix Hot 20 5G arrives with XOS 10.6, which has less refined features as compared to the other variant. However, the user interface doesn’t feel underwhelming.

You are getting lots of exciting customization options so that you can easily adjust interface settings. But at the same time, there are a few bloatware apps. Hopefully, you can remove them according to your need, while some of them are pre-install system apps. Moving to the internal storage section, the Infinix Hot 20 comes with 128GB space accompanied by 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB RAM. Whereas, the 5G variant offers 4GB RAM with 64GB to 128GB internal space.

The hardware end is completely different as you are getting the MediaTek MT6769Z Helio G85 chipset in the Infinix Hot 20 that will handle all of the user’s requirements in a pretty hassle-free manner. Following this, light gaming is possible with this chipset. Aside from this, the 5G variant brings the 6nm MediaTek MT6833P Dimesnity 810 chipset that supports budget tier 5G connectivity with decent processing power to manage your daily activities without any trouble.

Camera

The camera end is identical in the Hot 20 and 20 5G, while at the same time, you won’t find any particular difference in the image quality when you compared both phone’s camera results side by side. Spec-wise, they got a 50MP primary lens with a QVGA lens to enhance the overall camera aspect. In terms of the front camera, you will receive an 8MP selfie lens that will provide good details with decent AI software support.

The native camera application comes with lots of interesting functions, filters, and modes to modify photos and videos to some extent. Furthermore, daylight photos are presentable thanks to the advanced AI software. But still, noise and oversaturation are frequently noticed in the lowlight photos. Even when you have enabled the Super Night mode, the images are looking dull and have less exposure with pale colors. Hopefully, the portrait results are good with better edge detection tech.

But still, there’s no doubt that the dynamic range is hit rock bottom, while the artificial zooming will only distort the images and don’t provide fine details. The same goes for the selfie photos if you don’t click photos in proper lighting. As for video recording, both of the devices can go up to 1080p, but they don’t have video stabilization software support.

Battery and Other

Under the hood, the Infinix Hot 20 and 20 5G come with identical battery life support. Both of the devices will be powered through an 18W charger that will need up to an hour and a half to completely refuel the battery. In general, you can expect more than five hours of screen time for heavy usage, while in normal usage, both Infinix Hot 20 and 20 5G phones will stay active for a day with a single charge.

Furthermore, the phone also supports 5W reverse charging for accessories. As for the additional features, the phones offer side-mounted fingerprint readers to enhance security, while the sound output of both handsets is average. The Infinix Hot 20 starting price is $170 (Rs. 13,999 in India) approx. and the 5G model cost around $215 (Rs. 17,990 in India) approx.

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Infinix Hot 20 Specifications Detail

Down below you can see the full specifications of the Infinix Hot 20 smartphone.

SpecificationsInfinix Hot 20 5GInfinix Hot 20 4G
Network2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
AnnouncedOctober 2022Same
SIMDual SIMSame
Dimensions6.55 x 3.01 x 0.35 inches6.72 x 3.05 x 0.33 inches
Weight204 g198 g
Size6.6 inches6.82 inches
DisplayIPS LCD
120Hz
20:9 ratio
~400 PPI density
IPS LCD
90Hz
~263 PPI density
ProtectionNoNo
Resolution1080 x 2408 pixels720 x 1640 pixels
OSAndroid 12, XOS 10.6Same
Chipset6nm – MediaTek MT6833P Dimensity 81012nm – MediaTek Helio G85
CPUOcta-core
2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76
6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Octa-core
2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75
6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G52 MC2
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)Same
RAM4GB6GB
Internal64GB, 128GB128GB
Camera50 MP (wide), PDAF
QVGA
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Max – 1440@30fps
50 MP (wide), PDAF
QVGA
Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Max – 1080p@30fps
Selfie8 MP
LED flash
Max – 1080@30fps
Same
LoudspeakerYesYes
(stereo speakers)
3.5mm jackYesSame
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspotSame
BluetoothYesSame
GPSYes, with A-GPSSame
NFCYesSame
Infrared portNoSame
RadioYesSame
USBUSB Type-C 2.0,
USB On-The-Go
Same
SensorsSide-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compassSame
BatteryLi-Po 5000 mAh
Fast Charging 18W
Reverse charging 5W
Same
ColorsRacing Black, Space Blue, Blaster GreenSonic Black, Legend White, Tempo Blue, Fantasy Purple
Expected Price$195 (Rs 16,090 in India) approx$170 (Rs 13,999 in India) approx
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the data available on this page is 100% correct.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a decent 4G phone that offers a wide range of features while at the same time offering decent specs, then you can purchase the Infinix Hot 20 without any further delay. It brings a good display, ample storage, and long-lasting battery life with beautiful camera results. All of these combinations come as a package and bring great value to the users. On the other hand, the Infinix Hot 20 5G slightly pushes the limits to appeal to interested users.

Also, there’s no doubt that the company cut some corners in order to keep the price low. Besides this, the phone will provide a smooth refresh rate, a beautiful camera, 5G connectivity, and many more features than the 4G model. Both are good phones, and you should choose the one that best suits your needs. If you’re looking for an alternative option to Infinix Hot 20 5G, you might want to take a look at the Vivo T2 smartphone, which can give tough competition with its ample specs and features.

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John Depp is an editor at Oispice and has excellent knowledge of technology such as smartphones, apps, games, and gadgets. He specializes in tech news and smartphone reviews. John is available on Twitter @JohnDep18441971 and mail at [email protected].

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