Infinix has always known how to make a budget phone feel like more than its price tag, and the Hot 70 Pro is no exception. The specifications are nothing extraordinary, a 6.76-inch LCD screen, MediaTek Dimensity 7100 processor and a 50MP rear camera.

But spend a few minutes with it and you notice the extras, a tiny secondary display tucked into the camera housing, a dedicated AI button, and colors that actually change with heat or light.

IP68 water resistant and 6000mAh battery, and it sounds like you have a phone that seems to be going for way over the price. So does it hold up? Let's find out. 

An In-Depth Review on Infinix Hot 70 Pro

The build of the Infinix Hot 70 Pro is designed for everyday users who are looking for a device that offers durability and battery life without the high price tag of a flagship device. It is based on MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, comes with a 6000mAh battery, has a smooth 144Hz IPS LCD display that's IP68 water-resistant, and Complete LAYER display with Playful Active Matrix Cube. The design of it, its display, performance, cameras, battery life, price in Bangladesh, and its overall value for those who love it and those who are on a budget are reviewed here.

Box Content

This is what you get inside the Infinix Hot 70 Pro box:

• Infinix Hot 70 Pro Smartphone
• 45W Charger
• USB Type-C cable
• Protective Case
• SIM ejector tool
• User manual

Unboxing does not overcomplicate anything at Infinix and the amount of space provided is generous. In the box you get the Hot 70 Pro, a 45W charger, a USB-A to USB-C cable, and a nice accented outline that's set into a protective case. Also, as usual, there's a quick start guide, a warranty card and an SIM ejector. No frills and just what you need to be up and running at the start.

Design & Build Quality

With a 6000mAh battery, the Hot 70 Pro is on the bigger side, measuring 166.85 x 79.54mm and 7.85-7.95mm thick. It feels good to hold in the hand with a solid weight of 204 grams, not light at all. The phone's not the slimmest thing in its class, but it's a good compromise for the additional bulk because of the real battery life it provides.

It is evident that Infinix was making a point of the design with this phone. It is available in six various tones: Night Pulse, Dive Blue, Depth Ring White, Mirage Green, Silk Glow Purple and Thermo Orange, and several of them aren't restricted to basic colors. The Active Matrix Cube is a small secondary display on the back of the camera that illuminates with calls, charging and notifications to give this device a little character, something most budget phones don't even bother with.

The Hot 70 Pro really impresses with its build quality. It has been rated IP68 which means that it is capable of being submerged up to 2 metres for 30 minutes without any issues and has full dust protection. Most competition in this price range only offers splash resistance, if any, at this level of durability. If you're concerned about rain, spills or dusty conditions, this is a phone that's designed to take life by the horns.

Display

It has a 6.76-inch IPS LCD display screen with a resolution of FHD+ (1080x2344) which translates to a high resolution of 441 ppi. The design, with text, photos and videos being crisp and detailed, plus the 83.2% screen-to-body ratio and small punch-hole cutout, looks contemporary, yet the budget price tag.

The standout here is the refresh rate of 144Hz, which is definitely scarce at this price-point. Everything feels smoother than on the standard 90Hz/120Hz budget phone, whether you're scrolling through social media, swiping between apps, or playing some casual games. Lacking one second of brightness, the screen also performs decently outside in the sun, so you probably won't have to struggle to see it in direct sunlight.

Let's start with one thing I'll tell you: This isn't an AMOLED panel, but an LCD one. This doesn't mean it lacks black levels or contrast, but rather it's a downgrade from the Hot 60 Pro's display. That will be important to certain buyers, but not to others, particularly those who rely on the display for outdoor use, such as navigation.

There's also Gorilla Glass over the display, which provides a decent amount of scratches resistance for daily use. In general, it's a smooth and sharp screen with only one downside to note.

Camera

The Hot 70 Pro's specs are simple: one 50MP rear camera and one 8MP front camera. However, the number of lenses is not as important as the sensor doing the work, and here it's a Sony IMX882, a sensor that's known for its solid light-gathering ability, even in a budget phone. Complimentary with its f/1.79 aperture, autofocus and dual LED flash, it will cope with more than just daylight snapshots.

The camera app features a slew of shooting modes, AI Cam, Portrait, Super Night, Pro mode, Panorama, Document scanning, Time-Lapse, Slow Motion and even AIGC Portrait for AI-assisted editing. Exposure compensation / ISO control for those who prefer a little more manual control, and HDR / Continuous shooting for challenging lighting or subjects in motion. zoom is digital only and beyond 2x there won't be much crispness.

Daylight Photo:

The main 50MP camera captures sharp and detailed images with accurate and true-to-life colors in good lighting conditions, as opposed to the oversaturated images that some budget phones tend to capture. Textures are fine, dynamic range is quite good with HDR and photos are pretty competitive for the price.

Low-light Photo:

This is where the Sony IMX882 sensor makes its mark. Noisy and washed out colors are kept in check, and noise is not too loud, even in evening and night shots that are cleaner and more detailed than you'd expect at this price point. It does not come close to a flag's performance in low-light conditions, but for a mid-range device, this is definitely an above the line performance.

The video resolution is up to 1080p at 60fps and up to 1440p at 60fps (depending on resolution). For the average clip, it works, but it is a bit disappointing that there is no 4K capture for a phone that is marketed as "Pro.

The 8MP f/2.0 selfie camera may not match specs paper, but gets all the essentials, video call and the occasional selfie done.

The camera configuration of the Hot 70 Pro is evidence that proper lens selection in one camera is better than having a bunch of lenses in a phone with inferior hardware. It's not the most versatile system available, nor the ultrawide nor the 4K video, but for basic snapshots in most lighting situations, it's more than you'd anticipated for the money.

Performance & Software

Inside, the Hot 70 Pro is powered by the 6nm octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7100 with four 2.4GHz Cortex-A78 processors for more demanding workloads and four 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 for general performance. It comes with Mali-G610 MC2 GPU and is based on 64-bit architecture. This is not a chipset racing for the record, it's just a good balanced selection to make sure users can enjoy a seamless day-to-day performance without the need for supercomputer power.

In essence, this means that the phone does its basic operations without a hitch, apps open quickly, navigating between them is swift and fluid, and all the tasks required for daily use don't slow down the phone much. The 144Hz display, along with scrolling and UI transitions, are a little smoother than would be found in a budget processor. For gaming, expectations should be realistic, casual/mid-tier games will play nicely at average settings, but that isn't a chip designed for having everything cranked to max in hardcore games.

The phone has Android 16 as its base OS with Infinix's XOS 16 layering it. On top of stock Android, XOS also adds some custom UI and features specific to Infinix, although for light skins, there are chances that some of the users would wish to have a closer-to-stock look and feel. You'd be hard pressed to find anything outdated about the interface at launch, it's quite modern and up-to-date.

In general, the Hot 70 Pro's performance envelope is not as much about brute force as it is about balance: a processor that will keep things humming along and help you stay productive on a day to day basis, social media, streaming and light gaming without the pretentiousness. That's a good deal for the money.

AnTuTu Benchmark & Geekbench Score

The Dimensity 7100's real-world performance is complemented by solid metrics on paper. With respect to AnTuTu 11, it has a score of approximately 7,96,429, where the CPU contributes about 3,21,538and the GPU about 1,02,806, which are decent scores for a budget to mid-range chip. However, on the Geekbench 6 benchmark, it recorded scores of 970 (Single-Core) and 2,882 (Multi-Core) which are hardly indicative of its speed.

With these numbers, Hot 70 Pro is right in the middle range of efficient gamers, which suits it well for switching apps, social media, and light games, without being quite as suited to high-end graphical games. The benchmarks, however, validate the chip's real-world performance for the price: steady, reliable performance without hyperbole.

Battery & Charger

The Hot 70 Pro's true strength lies in its battery life. It has a 6000mAh Li-Polymer battery that can easily support most users for a full day of use, and perhaps be used for a second day by lighter users. Whether you're browsing through social media, watching video or simply keeping the phone on standby, this battery is a no-maintenance solution.

It has a USB type C 2.0 port that supports up to 45W wired fast charging. That's a respectable speed for the price range and it fills the phone up enough to use in less than an hour so it's a lot more realistic than it seems.

There's even 10W reverse wired charging, which is a nice feature you don't always find in small devices at this price, allowing the Hot 70 Pro to charge other small devices, such as earbuds and another phone, if necessary.

Like most current Smartphones, the battery cannot be removed. In summary, it's a battery system that's designed around reliability in real-world usage, without compromising on any unnecessary features.

Infinix Hot 70 Pro Price in Bangladesh

The official price of the Infinix Hot 70 Pro 8GB RAM 128GB in Bangladesh is ৳36,999. It costs within the competitive middle range where it is competing with phones that have similar chipsets but various strengths, some of which have AMOLED displays or more than one camera lens. However, the Hot 70 Pro's price tag is justified by its rating of IP68, 144Hz screen refresh rate, and big battery.

Final Word

Infinix Hot 70 Pro isn't designed to be all things to all people, it's designed to do what it does really well. The 144Hz refresh rate, long-lasting battery life, impressive low-light performance and waterproofing are much more than a differentiator, and make it a truly functional option, rather than an empty promise. Yes, it is a compromise with LCD Panel and Single Camera. The phone is reliable but at ৳36,999, it's still not a flashy phone.