When I first held the Infinix Hot 60i in my hands, I did not expect much of it, as it was a budget phone, but it seems quite sleek, so I thought there was going to be a compromise. After a couple of days, however, I was surprised. It had the snappy 120Hz screen that made scrolling feel strangely gratifying and a long-lasting battery that had no trouble lasting an entire day and a half, and over time this phone has been growing on me.
Naturally, it is not flawless. There were some lags and the camera required the exact light but at its price, the Hot 60i was beyond expectations. This is my unbiased opinion after driving it as my daily driver for one week.
An In-Depth Review on Infinix Hot 60i
Introduced recently in Bangladesh, the Hot 60i is a new phone by Infinix that is getting everyone to look at its specs list to price ratio. It is stuffed with a smooth 120Hz display, a trustworthy Helio G81 Ultimate chip, and a fast 45W charging, making it targeted at people that value their money.
However, as it is the case with any budget device, it comes at a price. I will discuss the advantages and disadvantages, and the actual Infinix Hot 60i price in Bangladesh and all the main specifications that you need to know before purchasing.
Box Content
This is what you get inside the Infinix Hot 60i box:
- Infinix Hot 60i Smartphone
- 45W Charger
- USB Type-C cable
- Silicone case
- User manual
- SIM tool
Upon opening the package of the Infinix Hot 60i (Review), what came out was luxurious, nothing was spared even at the low-range price. Under the phone was a powerful 45 W fast-charging adapter and a USB-C cable that was set to charge the 5,160 mAh cell in no time. The soft silicone case included in it was an additional point. Completing this list with SIM ejector, warranty card, and quick-start guide.
Design & Build Quality
In my practical experience with Infinix Hot 60i, I was impressed by its design and build quality at the first sight. The phone is elegant and feather-weight that is 7.7 mm in thickness and it weighs only 188 g, which makes it feel more high-end than its affordable price point does. Its Gorilla Glass front features a comforting note of durability, and the reinforced plastic back and body possess an IP64 rating and can withstand falls of up to 1.5m.
The punch hole 6.7 inch IPS screen runs at 120Hz with a maximum brightness of about 700 to 800 nits, which provides a very bright and smooth image even under sunlight. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor is responsive ergonomically, and the thin profile has slightly curved edges, which feel comfortable with long use.
Aesthetically, I liked the fact that the muted toned Titanium Grey and Sleek Black finishes were sophisticated and fingerprints were non-existent. The three lenses stacked on the back have certain symmetry, but one of the lenses is ornamental. All-in-all, the Hot 60i hits the sweet spot, it is light and durable, sleek and a design that is out of the price range.
Display
During my experience with the Infinix Hot 60i, the display was definitely one of those aspects that stood out, but not all the way up, at least not in the most positive sense. It has a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with a buttery and natural 120 Hz refresh rate that makes scrolling through feeds smooth, and a peak rating of 700 to 900 nits on different sources kept everything visible even in the scorched Bangladesh sun. The colors are vivid, and the screen under Gorilla Glass protection is sharp and quick.
But the HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 implies that the text and small details are not as sharp as you would expect being this size. One can feel this when reading small fonts or checking photos. Also, the touch response is generally good, but thicker screen protectors or long usage should be kept light because a few users of Infinix budget line have reported lag.
The display on the Hot 60i has a premium, quick and bright display that is ideal to switch through media and social. But do not expect a razor-sharp detail and without mistakes sensitivity in all situations.
Camera
As my daily camera, I have used the Infinix Hot 60i ( Review ) and was surprised at how well its imaging system has worked out on a budget phone. The headliner of the rear camera is the 50 MP f / 1.8 main camera that takes photos in daylight in bright and vivid colors with decent detail and smooth tones. The secondary 0.08MP Auxiliary lens is useful on portrait shots, with its bokeh background and smooth subject isolation resulting in a casual photography experience. Sceneries and daily life are sharp, ready to be uploaded to social networks.
Daylight Photo:
When the light is good, this primary camera will always provide clear, vivid images. Colors appear natural- not over saturated and there is good retention of details. Effective depth sensing results in a pleasant blur of the background along with clean edge detection of portraits.
Low-Light Photo:
Night mode is available, and it brings a lot of brightness to the scenes, but it also creates a lot of noticeable softness and noise in the darker regions, which is quite typical of this price range. It is good enough when taking random pictures but fails to be precise or clear in low light conditions.
With an 8MP front camera, it takes clear self-images with the correct skin tone in bright light. It worked well in video chat, with clear and consistent exposure inside.
Video recording is limited to 1080p@30fps in both the rear and front camera, and electronic image stabilization (EIS) is adequate when it comes to handling the camera shakes. Nevertheless, there is a known fact: the first few seconds of any clip can be stuttering and such a glitch is in fact recorded in the video. This is reported by several users of Infinix on Reddit (e.g., Zero series) and it is probably connected to gyro activation.
The camera system of the Hot 60i is overperforming its price range- it takes excellent photos, selfies, and full‑HD videos every day. However, when you value low-light clarity, super-smooth video, or higher resolutions, these are the small sacrifices that you might want to take into consideration.
Performance & Software
The Infinix Hot 60i has a decent performance that will satisfy a regular user but it is not without its flaws. The Hot 60i can run all the daily operations such as browsing, social media, and video streaming without any problem thanks to its MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate chipset with up to 8GB of RAM. But when used in intense gaming, or other high-demanding applications, the device can display signs of a strain. Others have complained about a decline in performance with time and particularly following software updates.
The phone uses XOS 15.1 which is built on Android 15, with AI integration, customizable themes and clean interface. There is an AI button on the side, which can be used to access AI features. The software experience has however been a bone of contention. Bloatware and intrusive advertisements have been reported by its users and can interfere with a good user experience overall . Also, others have mentioned that the device can kill background apps in order to streamline performance, which will cause missed notifications.
Hot 60i is powered by a 5,160mAh battery and supports 45W rapid charging, which guarantees long-time use and speedy recharging. Infinix states that it takes only 24 minutes to charge the battery to a 50 percent level . This qualifies it to be used by those people who need a battery that can last them a day.
Over Time Performance: Other users have complained of reduced performance due to software updates with some experiencing problems such as app crashing and lag.
Software Bloat: Bloatware and advertisements might provide a negative experience to the user.
The Infinix Hot 60i would make a good option for the user who would like to have an affordable phone, which performs well and has a good battery life. Although it performs well in everyday activities and supports rapid charging, prospective purchasers ought to know of the safety issues that can come along with the software. The Hot 60i is a good deal at its price point to the users who are ready to deal with these problems.
AnTuTu Benchmark & GeekBench Score
Infinix Hot 60i has 280285 points on AnTuTu Benchmark v10 which ranks it above about 60-61 percent of smartphones within its category. This means, in practical terms, that day-to-day usage is a breeze: opening apps, browsing, and even some light-weight gaming all feel quick and without too many jitters.
It scores approximately 450 points (single-core) and 1,600 points (multi-core) on GeekBench 5, which is powered by the Helio G81 Ultimate chipset. These numbers are at budget-level specifications which are sufficient enough to complete daily tasks, multi-tasking and social media, but it will not be comparable to the flagship CPU performance.
My personal experience with the Hot 60i is that it provides quick speeds in everyday tasks- opening apps quickly, multitasking is efficient and light gaming (such as PUBG on medium settings) is smooth. Nonetheless, settings at maximum or multitasking many apps at the same time caused rare frame drops and minor sluggishness of the UI.
Prolonged intensive usage like long gaming marathons or the intense use of applications may cause thermal throttling. I observed that after 30 minutes, the device would get warm and perform slightly slower during stress tests or when loading content over long periods of time as benchmark tests.
Battery & Charger
The Hot 60i houses an impressive 5,160 mAh battery, which by all means has enough juice to last the entire day of mixed use calls, videos, browsing, and light gaming without requiring a midday refill.
The Infinix supplied the 45 W charger, which takes about 24 minutes to reach 50 percent in official specs. On a daily basis, I could not find a day-start charge to be slow, although there were some slowdowns when charging with the bundled charger with bypass charging turned on. Turning off this option gave a full speed back.
Had no problem handling an entire day of constant media streaming and occasional gameplay, courtesy of the enormous cell and effective Helio G81 chipset. Even a short amount of top-ups provided substantial battery life throughout the day.
Battery life and fast charging are also amazing and Hot 60i is a very fast charging device in its price range. You may want to be concerned about possible thermal clampdown when under load, and watch the bypass-charging setting so that you can be sure you are indeed getting 45W of speed.
Infinix Hot 60i Price in Bangladesh
The Infinix Hot 60i has great value and is quite suitable in Bangladesh. The Infinix Hot 60i price in Bangladesh is BDT 13,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB model and the more advanced 8GB RAM and 256GB model price BDT 16,499.
When I used the device, I felt it was a good bargain at the price given the 120Hz display, huge battery at 5,160mAh, and fast charging at 45W. Online shops and local stores have prices that do not fluctuate much, with limited offers of bundle deals.
The base model is more than sufficient for most users. However, it is possible that you are more likely to use several apps or hold a lot of media in which case the 8GB version might be worth the price increase. In either case, the Hot 60i is a good all-round smartphone without putting your wallet on fire.
Final Word
Having tried the Infinix Hot 60i, I will safely assert that it offers good value at its price. The everyday experience was pleasant with the help of the 120Hz display, good performance, and fast charging. But it is not perfect either, the poor camera in low-light and software lag are areas where it is weak. Nevertheless, budget-conscious customers eager to obtain a quality everyday car with several advanced features should consider the Hot 60i as a reasonable, affordable decision that does not feel low-end to the touch.
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