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Infinix Smart 8 HD teased with Magic Ring Feature ahead of Launch Next Week

Simranpal Singh — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:43:07 +0000

Infinix is all set to announce the successor to the Infinix Smart 7 HD, aka the Infinix Smart 8 HD. The smartphone is to launch in India next week, featuring exciting new changes and enhancements. The company is continuously teasing its primary features, and today it shed some light on its Magic Ring feature.

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Inspired by Apple’s Dynamic Island, the Magic Link feature offers elongated pill-shaped notch animation around the front camera. The cutout is used to show relevant information in real-time like call information, battery status, and more. Infinix Smart 8 HD is the first in the sub-6K segment to get such a useful feature. It offers convenience and personalisation for the users which makes it different from predecessors.

Infinix Smart 8 HD Specifications (Teased)

The Infinix Smart 8 HD is launching in India on December 8, and the company has already unveiled some specifications and features of the device. The smartphone will house a 6.6-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The display will offer 500 nits of maximum brightness. Further, there will be a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for easy authorization.

The smartphone will come with UFS 2.2 storage and a USB Type-C charging slot. It will be made available in four color options Crystal Green, Shiny Gold, Timber Black, and Galaxy White. The smartphone is expected to follow the pricing pattern of its predecessor which was launched for Rs 5,999.

Flipkart BBD sale: Infinix Zero 30 5G, Infinix GT 10 Pro, Note 30 5G, Hot 30i, Smart 7 HD deals confirmed

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 06:56:59 +0000

The Big Billion Days sale by Flipkart is set to take place in India from Oct. 8 to Oct. 15. Customers who are Flipkart Plus members will enjoy early access to the sale, commencing at midnight on Oct. 7. During the upcoming Big Billion Days sale, Infinix is one of the smartphone brands to watch out for, as it has confirmed a range of phones with exciting offers.

Infinix deals during Flipkart BBD sale

Here is a list of Infinix phones that will be available with discounts and offers during the Flipkart BBD sale.

Infinix Zero 30 5G – Rs 20,999 (Launch Price: Rs 23,999)
Infinix GT 10 Pro – Rs 18,999 (Recent Price: Rs 20,999)
Infinix Note 30 5G – Rs 12,499 (Launch Price: Rs 14,999)
Infinix Hot 30i – Rs 6749 (Launch Price: Rs 8,999)
Infinix Smart 7 HD – Rs 5,399 (Launch Price: Rs 5,999)

The stated prices represent the final net effective price with the inclusion of ban offers, which are the lowest prices highlighted. These prices already include an extra 10 percent discount available through bank offers specifically for ICICI Bank and Axis Bank debut / card cards.

In addition, Infinix will also offer a no-cost EMI option for its smartphones, enabling customers to own a device with monthly payments as low as Rs. 1,299.

Infinix Smart 7 HD Review: Does the job for an entry-level smartphone

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Mon, 22 May 2023 12:54:17 +0000

At the end of April, Infinix launched an entry-level smartphone in India called Infinix Smart 7 HD. It is the brand’s second-most affordable smartphone on the market.

The device is priced at only ₹6,199 (~$75) and it is ₹200 (~$3) more expensive than its predecessor Infinix Smart 6 HD. The two phones are almost identical in terms of specs.

But the Smart 7 HD offers a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for a slightly costlier price tag. Thus, it arrives with all the essential features of a modern smartphone.

All in all, the device is targeted at first-time smartphone buyers. But is it good enough?

Infinix India sent me a unit of Smart 7 HD to test out. After using it for quite a while, I have expressed my thoughts on it in this article. Before I share my opinion, I would like to inform you that the brand had no early look or any editorial input.

Without any further ado, let me tell you how much of a smartphone you get for ₹6,199.

Well-built with no compromise

Like most non-flagship smartphones, the Infinix Smart 7 HD sports a plastic body. From just the looks of it, one cannot guess the price of the device. The handset has a squircle module on the rear featuring two cameras, an LED flashlight, and a fingerprint sensor.

The back panel comes with a wavy pattern, which sort of provides a grip accompanied by flat sides. The front side of the phone is dominated by the display, while the right spine includes a volume rocker and a power key.

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The triple card slot for dual SIM and a MicroSD card slot can be found on the left side. Finally, the bottom part is populated by a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microphone hole, a MicroUSB port, and a speaker grille.

The device is comfortable to hold and does not feel cheap despite its price tag. All in all, it is well-built without any compromise.

However, I do have one nitpick and it’s related to the bundled case. It would have been nicer if the company had included a silicone case instead of a hard plastic one with naked sides that’s prone to scratches and easy to break.

Passable display but not so good speaker

The handset arrives with a 6.6-inch display with a resolution of 1612 x 720 pixels (HD+). The LCD panel has a water drop notch at the top and a noticeable chin at the bottom.

The screen has good viewing angles with no color shift when viewed from extreme angles. Interestingly, it gets bright enough under direct sunlight.

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As I am used to OLED displays with FHD+ and more resolution, I could notice the downgrade in sharpness and other aspects. But this won’t be an issue for a first-time smartphone user.

The target audience should be satisfied with a much larger canvas than on their feature phone, which works as intended. The speaker, on the other hand, is better than on cheap feature phones but it is not enough as it kind of sounds robotic.

Slow but provides good software experience

A Unisoc SC9863A1 chipset powers the smartphone. This outdated SoC from 2018 is manufactured using a 28nm process.

The chip includes a 1.6GHz octa-core CPU comprising two clusters of 4 x ARM Cortex-A55 cores. It is paired with 2GB RAM and 64GB eMMC storage.

The performance of the handset is not great as the specs suggest. It is slow and there’s no other way to put it.

But will this affect a first-time smartphone buyer? I think it would be down the line once the device ages.

Surprisingly, the Android 12 Go Edition-based XOS 12 software is great. There are no compatibility issues with most-used apps across social media, payments, streaming, and more.

In fact, it does not even through unnecessary promotional notifications by default. This only occurs once you start using those system apps.

Lackluster Cameras

Other than performance, I am not satisfied with the cameras. The 8MP rear camera can only produce usable pictures under good lighting conditions. The secondary QVGA sensor doesn’t seem to be in use.

Though the camera can identify the scenes accurately with the ‘AI vision’, it fails to process them properly. HDR is almost non-existent, so it’s better to avoid taking pictures when a light source is behind.

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The same is also applicable to the 5MP selfie camera. But I feel that it’s slightly better than the main camera.

Video recording is limited to 1080 30fps from both rear and front cameras. The videos again come out usable only under good lighting environments.

Excellent battery life and connectivity

The handset draws energy from a 5,000mAh battery. Despite being powered by a 28nm chipset, it does not seem to be power-hungry.

The phone can easily last more than a day and even more if you don’t use it often. But charging it is painful in the world of fast-charging smartphones.

The 10W bundled charger takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to charge fully from 20%. It is wise to charge this phone overnight or juice it up before going to bed.

The handset support dual 4G SIM cards with VoLTE. There are no call drops and the quality of the earpiece and microphone is good.

I did not face any issues with single-band WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0. GPS also works as intended.

Conclusion

From my experience, I would say that the Infinix Smart 7 HD can fulfill the requirements of a first-time smartphone user with some shortcomings. The drawbacks I discussed above may not affect all potential buyers.

Secondly, there are no other products in this price segment providing a similar or better set of features. This makes the Smart 7 HD a unique offering.

If a buyer’s budget is strictly around ₹6,000 (~$72), there are no other alternatives. Better handsets do exist but they are costlier and have limited availability.

Transsion, the parent company of Infinix, Tecno, and Itel specializes in targeting customers in lower-tier cities and rural areas with its products and supply. Thus, the Smart 7 HD is more accessible to the right customers.

Infinix Smart 7 HD with Spreadtrum SC9863A1 SoC, HD+ LCD display & 8 MP dual camera launched in India

Sudhanshu — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:27:03 +0000

The Infinix Smart 7 HD smartphone has been recently launched in India as an affordable entry-level device priced below Rs 6,000. For those interested in this budget-friendly Infinix smartphone, further details can be found below.

Infinix Smart 7 HD specs

Infinix has recently launched its latest budget-friendly smartphone, the Smart 7 HD, in India. This device comes with a 6.6-inch HD+ IPS display with a resolution of 1612 x 720 pixels and a peak brightness of up to 500 nits. The wave pattern design on the back gives it a distinct look, and it weighs 196g with a thickness of 8.65mm.

Under the hood, the Smart 7 HD is powered by an octa-core Spreadtrum SC9863A1 chip clocked at 1.6 GHz. It comes with 2GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, which can be expanded up to 1TB using a MicroSD card slot, and a user can add up to 2GB of virtual RAM. The phone runs on XOS 12 based on Android 12 (Go edition) and includes features like Game Mode, Eye Care, AI Gallery, Video Assistant, Social Turbo, and more.

The Smart 7 HD packs a 5000mAh battery to power its internals. In terms of optics, it has an 8MP primary camera and a secondary AI lens with dual LED flash on the back. On the front, it has a 5MP camera with features like Portrait, HDR, AI 3D Beauty, and more. The device also features face unlock and a fingerprint sensor on the back for security.

Connectivity options on the Smart 7 HD include a triple card slot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and more. With its impressive features and affordable price tag, the Infinix Smart 7 HD is a compelling choice for those who want a budget smartphone with decent specifications.

Pricing & availability

After availing of bank discounts, the Infinix Smart 7 HD’s initial price will be Rs 5,399 on Flipkart, while the standard pricing for the 2GB RAM and 64GB storage version starts at Rs 5,999. The device will go on sale for the first time on May 4 at 12 PM. The smartphone is available in four color options, including Ink Black, Jade White, Green Apple, and Silk Blue.

Upcoming Smartphones: Vivo X90 Pro, Infinix Smart 7 HD, and more

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:54:10 +0000

We have had multiple smartphone launches every other week since the beginning of 2023. However, the next week will be different as only two brands have confirmed new product releases.

The companies that will be debuting new phones in the next few days are Vivo and Infinix. The former will unveil its latest flagship models for India, whereas the latter will take wraps off a new budget device for the same region

Let’s take a look at these handsets one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Vivo X90 Series

The Vivo X90 series is scheduled to launch in India on April 26. It will be announced at an event, which is scheduled for 12 PM IST.

The company is expected to only bring Vivo X90 and Vivo X90 Pro to the country, leaving out the Vivo X90 Pro Plus. For the unaware, the more premium model is exclusive to China for some reason.

The X90 and X90 Pro are almost the same, except for their cameras. The Pro variant arrives with a 50MP Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor and a 50MP 2x telephoto lens. Either way, the cameras on the two devices are powered by Zeiss and Vivo V2 imaging chip.

Some of their features include a 6.78-inch 10-bit 2K 120Hz AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chipset, Funtouch OS 13 based on Android 13, 120W wired charging, and more.

Infninx Smart 7 HD

The Infinix Smart 7 HD is set to launch in India on April 28 at 12 PM IST. It is said to be a toned-down version of the original Smart 7 that was released in the country in February.

This phone is expected to come with a 6.6-inch HD+ display (LCD), a dual camera system, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It will draw energy from a 5,000mAh battery and will be available in a 4GB+ 64GB version.

Last but not least, the handset’s design seems to be inspired by the Oppo Reno 8 Pro.

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Infinix Smart 7 HD To Launch In India On April 28

Viraj Gawde — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:04:47 +0000

Infinx is set to launch a new smartphone in India. The upcoming offering is the Infinix Smart 7 HD. It will debut on April 28th and arrive as the successor to the last year’s Smart 6 HD. The Smart 7 HD is expected to be a toned-down version of the Smart 7 that was announced in February this year. Ahead of the launch, the brand has shared some key specifications of the smartphone.

The Infinix Smart 7 HD is confirmed to feature a 6.6-inch display. It will likely have a waterdrop notch and an HD resolution. The back panel of the smartphone is seen with a wave pattern design and a squarish camera module. The latter has two rings housing two camera sensors, an LED flash unit, and a conventional fingerprint scanner. The upcoming offering will be available in Green and Blue colors.

The Infinix Smart 7 HD is confirmed to draw its power from a 5,000mAh battery unit. It will pack 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.

Apart from the aforementioned information, there are no additional details about the upcoming Infinix Smart 7 HD. It will likely be a budget offering just like its predecessor.

In other news, Infinix is set to launch the InBook Y1 Plus Neo laptop in India on April 19th. It is teased to feature a 15.6-inch display, dual 2W speakers, and 45W Type-C charging. The laptop is expected to be powered by an Intel Core processor paired with up to 512GB of storage. It will reportedly cost under Rs 25,000.

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