1) Big picture: What the HOT 60i 5G is attempting to be

Infinix has made a strong brand in the budget sector in India by offering “headline specifications” on mobile devices without crossing the price barrier of ₹10,000. The HOT 60i 5G is exactly the same. It is meant for students, first-time users of 5G connections, or just anybody who wants an Android smartphone.

In August 2025, the Infinix HOT 60i 5G was unveiled in the Indian market, with the primary marketing intention being: “5G, Big Battery, Big Display, and New Android Version, Starting at an Entry Price.” The product was offered in a single main model (4GB RAM + 128GB storage capacity for the most part) and was supplemented with the promise of special launch deals that reduced the price even further, at least for the first sales phase.

It’s not a “flagship killer,” and neither does it claim to be. It just concentrates on the things that most people need and are interested in every day:

Large screen for watching content, scrolling, reading, and gaming

Batteries that last (and won’t make you anxious by evening)

Smooth FEeling UI (Smooth refresh rate & good chipset)

5G support for future-proofing

A camera that functions adequately for social media posting in good lighting

This is precisely the reason why phones like this are sold, and that is because they provide the most “visible value” for every rupee.

2) Launch timeline & availability

The HOT 60i 5G was launched and then made available for purchase in the country of India in August of 2025 through leading online platforms such as Flipkart and also some physical retail stores, depending upon their location.

Infinix has also provided this device in a range of color variants, offering budget consumers a little bit of fun while purchasing in contrast to the norm: ‘one black option only.’ The color variants provided are identified according to the product details: Sleek Black, Shadow Blue, Monsoon Green, and Plum Red.

3) Design & build: simple, modern, & functional
Design &

Length and Weight

The phone is quite bulky since it is designed around a big screen and big battery. The official size is given to be around 167.64mm x 77.67mm x 8.14mm and weighs around 199g.

That means:

It will be substantial, not small.

One-handed operation is possible but not necessarily comfortable.

The increased size results in better viewing and better battery performance, though portability remains average.

IP64 rating

One area where the phone really impresses for the price is with its IP64 rating, which is usually dust-protected and splashes-proof, but not immersion-proof like the IP67 or IP68 flagships. This is important for practical usage, like splashes of rain or dust.

For budget users, IP rating is mostly unheard of—so this is really an advantage.

4) Display: 6.75-inches, HD+,

Big 6.75-In

It features a 6.75-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution of 720×1600 pixels. The HOT 60i

Many are wondering: “Is HD+ sufficient for the year 2025?”

For this one, yes—it has to do with size, battery, and price. An HD+ display may look better, but of course, this one costs more, and battery life might be affected slightly as well. A good call by Infinix in terms of value for money.

Support for high refresh rates, including 120Hz

Refresh rate ranks amongst the most ‘feel-good’ features. Official hardware specs indicate that 60Hz/90Hz or 120Hz refresh rates are supported.

“Even if you do not fully understand the concept of refresh rate,” he says, “you can definitely feel the difference

Scrolling appears smoother

Animations appear faster

The phone looks far more “premium” than the price would indicate

A budget phone, with a refresh rate of 120Hz, is a great selling point because it enhances user experience, irrespective of how powerful the hardware is.

Outdoor brightness and usability

Infinix has specified the screen brightness as 560 nits typically and around 670 nits in High Brightness Mode (HBM).

That is actually quite good for this market and good for use outdoors.

Touch Sampling Rate of up to 240Hz

It is related to how the touchscreen reacts to the touches, particularly when gaming. Infinix boasts a maximum of 240Hz touch sampling.

For the more casual gamer, this is definitely a nice added feature.

5) performance: Dimensity 6400 + 5G = main ‘engine’

It comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 SoC, which is based on a 6nm process. It has a Mali-G57 GPU.

How this affects you in the real world

Enterprises will benefit from this chipset as it is intended to offer:

Seamless user experience: WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, Chrome, Online Classes

Decent casual gaming: Free Fire, BGMI with doable settings, casual games easily

Battery optimisation: 6 nm generally has better power optimisation

It wasn’t designed for high-end AAA gaming in ultra modes but is good enough for home usage in a budget setting.

RAM and storage

The phone commonly retails in 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage, along with which Infinix further provides the concept of Extended Ram (or Virtual Ram) (which is normally expressed in GB). The product details reveal 128GB ROM and 4GB of RAM, along with 4GB of Extended Ram and storage of eMMC type.

Important Reality Check:

eMMC is slower than UFS (dominant in the premium segment)

Though, for this price, 128GB is quite a good deal, and it is sufficient for most people

Expandable Storage: up to 2TB

MicroSD expansion support is listed at a maximum of 2TB by

It is good for those who download many videos, have huge media on their WhatsApp, and store offline movies and music.

6) Software: Android 15 + XOS (and the significance of this)

It features the Android 15 operating system with the XOS 15.1 user interface.

Why Android 15 is a sales feature

When the device is launched, having the most up-to-date version of Android is a signal

An improved set of security and privacy functionalities compared to previous versions

Optimizations in newer systems

Longer functional life of mobile applications and compatibility

Budget phones often come pre-installed with outdated versions of Android; therefore, Android 15 will make it “up-to-date.”

TÜV “5 years lag-free” claim

There are reports and listings of TÜV certification with respect to lag-free operation over time.

Beware with marketing speak, but it definitely seems like they are paying attention to smoothness, and not just launch speed performance.

7) Battery: the star feature (6000mAh

One of the specifications that instantly stands out is the 6000mAh battery.

Expectations for a 6000mAh battery

The lifetime of the battery will depend on how you use the phone, the cellular strength of the area you are in, the brightness of the screen, as well as applications running in

Light usage (Calls, Chats, Some Video): 2 days is reasonable

Moderate use (social networks, YouTube videos, gaming):
Full day easily, often more

Heavy usage (gaming + hotspot + high brightness): probably still a strong performer for the entire day

For pupils and employees who do not feel the need to have a power bank, this is a great advantage.

Charging: 18W fast charging

The phone also features the ability to charge at a speed of

At this price, 18W is quite common and accepted. It may not be as quick as the charging speed of 33W/45W smartphones, but with a battery capacity of 6000mAh, one should be able to cope with that.

Reverse charging up to 10W

The official specs also include reverse charge of up to 10W.

This implies that you are able to charge another gadget (for instance, small accessories) using your smartphone because this comes in handy during an emergency.

8) Cameras: simple setup, designed for social use

Back camera: 50MP

It comes with a 50MP camera at the back with f/1.6 aperture and PDAF.

What you can realistically expect:

Good daylight shots, sharp enough for social media

Acceptable indoor performance for the segment (but not flagship-grade)

• Decent portraits, depending on software processing

Front camera: 5MP

The front-facing camera is 5MP.

This clearly has budget considerations at play. This will facilitate video calling and taking Selfies, although when you concern yourself with the detail of Selfies, you will notice the hang-up.

There are official specifications mentioned regarding the capability to deliver up to 2K at 30fps and also 1080p, with slow motion options based on the mode

For the price, the best possible quality video resolution at which many users post on social media would be 1080p.

9) AI features: The “new age” perspective Infinix is offering

Infinix emphasized AI functionalities on this smartphone, with functionalities such as:

Circle to Search

Call Translation by AI

AI Summarization

AI Writing Assistant

AI Eraser

AI Wallpaper Creator

A Folax voice assistant for use in performing actions.

Are these AI features really useful?

Some are truly useful in practical ways:

“Circle to Search” is an excellent feature which helps in finding texts/images in the phone without having to use different apps

Summarization is helpful for the student/user to quickly understand the lengthy notes/article.

AI writing assistant offers captioning, message writing, drafting, and more.

“AI Eraser is an entertaining and practical image editing function that helps eliminate small objects from image data with varied results.”

Point to remember: These AI capabilities in budget smartphones are essentially software features. These would depend upon optimisation and might require the use of the internet for certain functions. Nevertheless, having all of this in the price bracket of budget smartphones is still an added advantage.

10) Connectivity & extras: surprisingly comprehensive for entry-level

According to the coverage at the time of the product’s launch

5

Wi-Fi

Bluetooth 5.

GPS

USB Type-C

3.5mm headphone

IR blaster

That one—the IR blaster—is much loved because you would be able to control your TV/AC even in hostels, shopping malls, or even at home.

11) Pricing and value within India

Launch offers are expected with the phone, and the prices are expected to go around ₹9,299 for the 4GB + 128GB storage version. Initial offers are expected to bring the price down to around ₹8,999.

However, this pricing action impacts because it puts the HOT 60i 5G head-to-head with:
 Samsung Galaxy A12, which has

Redmi / POCO series “A/C”

Samsung Budget 5G Phones During Sales

Realme or Narzo Budget Devices during Discount Offers

Infinix’ strongest suit, therefore, is a combination of:

Бateria:

Large screen supporting 120Hz

Dimensity 640

Android 15 straight out of the box

IP64 protection

That’s quite a strong “spec stack” for a budget-conscious consumer.

12) Who should purchase the Infinix HOT 60i 5G?

It is worth buying if:

Battery Life: The battery is a strong point in this smartphone having a capacity of 6000mAh

Large display screen with capability to display video and scrolling content

A phone with the feel of smoothness, thanks to the high refresh rate.

Affordable 5G without paying ₹15k+

Excellent for students, office tasks, and home entertainment.

Skip if you need:

Best camera quality, esp. Selfies—not camera-first, although this

Highly responsive storage speeds (eMMC is sufficient, no need to invest in high-end storage)

A compact phone—it’s very large and weighs around 199g.

Gaming with high graphics details Practical tips for the best experience:

13) If you (or someone you know) is buying this phone, these are ways to enjoy it to the fullest: Refresh rate should be set to Auto/90Hz to offer a combination of smoothness and power savings. Use 120Hz if one desires the highest level of smoothness at all times. Turn on battery power management for ‘heavy background apps.’ Sometimes budget phone users have reported their phones being ‘slower than normal because of multiple apps remaining in the running.’ A microSD card is recommended if you have downloaded lots of videos because 128GB fills up really quickly with WhatsApp, reels, and the camera. Use the AI enabled functionalities assisting you (Circle to Search / summarisation), and turn off the irrelevant ones that only add to clutter. Conclusion: what Infinix got right The Infinix HOT 60i 5G is a classic example of what I call a “budget value phone,” and this one is done in a 2025 style. The HOT 60i is not set out to dazzle customers with a premium build or wow them with professional-grade cameras. The HOT 60i is all about what customers actually want: a large screen, smooth scrolling, large battery, and the convenience of operating the latest version of Android with a fast 5G connection.