Infinix Hot 70 Launched With Colour-Changing Design, 6,000mAh Battery and Helio G100 Ultimate Chip

Utshab Biswas
May 26
4 min read

Infinix has officially launched the new Infinix Hot 70 with a standout colour-changing Thermo Orange design, a massive 6,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging, and the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate chipset. The smartphone also features a 120Hz display, Android 16-based XOS 16, and a 50MP camera setup, making it a strong contender in the budget smartphone segment.

Infinix, the Chinese brand known for its Hot Series of phones, is proud to present the newest addition to the Hot family with the arrival of the Infinix Hot 70, which prioritizes design, battery longevity, and functionality above everything else. Although Infinix Hot 70 remains the only model released thus far, the release allows us to take a sneak peek at the future Hot models: Infinix Hot 70 Pro and Infinix Hot 70 Pro+ that will follow.

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First of all, the phone stands out due to its unique thermal orange finish – a color-changing design of the back panel that varies depending on the temperature. Being the manufacturer of budget phones, Infinix decided to try a different approach to product development in the crowded market.

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Infinix Hot 70 Brings a Colour-Changing Back Panel

Perhaps the most exciting aspect of the Infinix Hot 70 phone is its thermally sensitive back cover. The version dubbed "Thermo Orange" can alter its look based on the temperature of the device when using it. It shows a darker "Quiet Orange" color when cool while becoming brighter and more vivid as the temperature rises thanks to the heat generated from playing games, charging, or other usage.

Of course, the functionality of the smartphone would be unaffected by this innovative design. Still, it does add another level of appeal and premium feel for an affordable device since budget-friendly phones do not usually play around with designs like this.

However, if this feature does not suit their taste, users can opt to purchase any of the other color choices available, such as Green Texture, Quiet Violet, Dive Blue, Silver Dancer, and Night Pulse.

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MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate Powers the Device

However, the Infinix Hot 70 comes packed with a chipset called the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate. It’s worth noting that the exact same chip was used before in the Infinix Note 50 Pro series, meaning that the company aims to offer better performance in day-to-day use even in more affordable devices.

This chipset is expected to easily deal with standard activities such as browsing, switching between apps, streaming videos, and some gaming sessions. While not intended for hardcore gamers, this chip looks like a great fit for people who want good performance from their smartphones.

Large 120Hz Display With Smooth Scrolling Experience

The device is equipped with a 6.78 inches display screen with an IPS LCD and 120Hz refresh rate. This high refresh rate means that it will offer better animations and smoother scrolling than a regular 60Hz display.

On the other hand, the display screen retains a low HD+ resolution of 720x1576 pixels. This might not sound impressive when taking into consideration that some of the competitors in this category have started incorporating a full HD+ display. Nonetheless, the screen might offer satisfactory performance for someone whose priority is not sharpness but smoothness.

Massive 6,000mAh Battery With 45W Fast Charging

Another key aspect where Infinix Hot 70 appears very promising is its battery. The smartphone features a huge 6000mAh battery, which guarantees more than a day of usage on a single charge regardless of whether you are using the phone for streaming videos, playing games, browsing social media platforms, or making video calls.

Apart from that, the phone offers wired fast charging at a speed of 45 watts per hour, which makes it possible to rapidly restore battery capacity whenever required. Besides, the inclusion of 10W reverse wired charging makes it possible to charge other accessories wirelessly using Infinix Hot 70.

Camera Setup

For camera performance, the Infinix Hot 70 boasts a 50MP primary camera at the back together with another secondary camera, but the firm has kept the specifications for the latter a secret for now. The selfie camera has a resolution of 8MP.

Looking at the camera specs, it’s evident that the phone aims to be more of a regular phone in terms of photo capabilities. So, users should not have problems taking decent daylight pictures or uploading some on social media, among others.

Android 16-Based XOS 16 Out of the Box

The phone’s software includes Android 16-powered XOS 16, which comes pre-installed with the Infinix Hot 70 right out of the box. Users can benefit from getting the latest Android software updates along with the software modifications made by Infinix.

Another notable inclusion is the dedicated hardware shortcut key that users can configure for themselves, which can help them launch applications or features using shortcuts.

Infinix Hot 70 India Launch Expectations

As of now, the phone has been released only in Indonesia, and there have been no announcements made by Infinix regarding any official prices for the phone. Given the popularity of Infinix in India, especially among budget smartphone offerings, it is highly likely that this model will find its way into the Indian market very soon.

With a competitive price point, Infinix Hot 70 would appeal to customers who desire a good looking phone with great battery life and performance.

Theoretically, the Infinix Hot 70 is a phone that seems to have been made based on practical considerations rather than high-end smartphone specifications. From the color-shifting exterior of the device to its impressive battery capacity of 6000mAh and a display rate of 120Hz, the phone offers value beyond just aesthetics.

At the same time, the phone's limited camera capabilities and the display quality that only reaches the HD+ level may cause potential buyers to look elsewhere among similar options. This could mean that it would be wise to wait until the release of the more powerful Hot 70 Pro and Pro+ versions.

For those looking for longevity, contemporary aesthetics, and good performance, the Infinix Hot 70 definitely sounds like a phone worth considering.