Infinix Hot 50 5G review in 5 points: Slim design, big display, bigger battery at Rs 9,999

Infinix Hot 50 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset and packs a 5,000mAh battery. We think it delivers more than it's worth. Here is a quick review of the device in 5 points.

In Short

• Infinix Hot 50 5G features a slim design with 7.8mm thickness
• The 48-megapixel rear camera helps click crisp photos
• The phone’s battery lasts a day

The Infinix Hot 50 5G is an entry-level smartphone, starting at Rs 9,999. However, the phone offers some features, which are generally seen on higher-priced phones. It has a 7.8mm slim design, a massive 6.7-inch display, and a 5000mAh battery. Under the hood, it is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset. You can read our detailed review of the Infinix Hot 50 5G here. But to give you a gist of the review, here is a quick recap in 5 points.

Infinix Hot 50 5G review in 5 points

Design and display: The Infinix Hot 50 5G is one of the slimmest smartphones in the sub-Rs 10,000 price range thanks to the 7.8mm thickness. Usually, phones in this segment are thick so that they can offer a long battery life. But Infinix has managed to offer a slim design despite packing a 5,000mAh battery. The back panel features a vertically-aligned dual-camera setup, and a third auxiliary lens, which is usually used for macro shots. I have been using the Sage Green variant, and it has a beautiful matte finish with a very subtle glitter. It looks quite premium for a Rs 10,000 phone.

The smartphone features a 6.7-inch HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate. It sports an iPhone-like dynamic island –– Infinix calls it the dynamic bar. The display is smooth and is bright enough to show vivid colours. Overall, watching YouTube videos, scrolling through Instagram and reading articles have been a delight on the smartphone.

Performance: The Infinix Hot 50 5G sports a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset, coupled with two RAM options: 4GB and 8GB. Running on XOS 14, which is based on Android 14, the device delivers a good experience. While the chipset is dated, the phone’s performance is decent. Having said that, the phone’s UI is not clean, and comes with excessive bloatware. We also put the Infinix Hot 50 5G under some benchmark tests. Read the detailed review to know the scores.

Battery: It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. Even on heavy usage, the phone’s battery lasts an entire day. But it has slow charging speeds. It took me nearly 2.5 hours to fully charge the device, from 0 per cent to 100 per cent. While slow charging speed is good for the battery health, it tests your patience.

Camera: The Infinix Hot 50 5G sports a 48-megapixel dual-rear camera, which features over 12 camera modes. The camera is equipped with AI that helps in clicking Instagram-ready photos. The pictures are a bit over-saturated but they still produce close-to-accurate colours. The rear camera clicks beautiful pictures, especially in a well-lit environment. The phone’s camera, however, struggles with the portrait mode. For selfies, the device has an 8-megapixel camera. Just like most of the entry-level phones, the Infinix Hot 50 5G has a slow shutter speed. Here is the photo sample clicked by the smartphone.

Verdict: In this price segment, the smartphone has a lot to offer. It looks premium, it has a gorgeous display, it has largely lag-free performance and offers an over-a-day battery life. We would definitely recommend the phone in this budget. However, if you still want to look for its alternatives, then Moto G45 5G is a good competitor.