Infinix Hot 6 Specs & Price in Nigeria, Cote D'Ivoire and Kenya

The Infinix Hot 6 is the standard iteration of the Infinix Hot series in 2018, and it was launched earlier in May alongside its higher variant, the Infinix Hot 6 Pro. The two smartphones are identical both inside and outside, and the only difference between them is in the memory department.

The Infinix Hot 6 comes with a beautiful design with one of the latest design trends in the smartphone world; 18:9 aspect ratio. It also sports a feature that camera and selfie freaks would love; dual cameras on its rear. These, with a huge battery capacity and latest software features, make the Infinix Hot 6 a mid-range smartphone worth buying.

Infinix Hot 6 Specifications Review

The Infinix Hot 6 has the same specifications and features as the Infinix Hot 6 Pro, apart from the internal storage where it has a capacity of 16GB in place of the Hot 6 Pro's 32GB, and the RAM size which is 2GB in place of the Hot 6 Pro's 3GB. Otherwise, both devices are identical.

We already discussed the specifications of the Infinix Hot 6 and Hot 6 Pro here. If you want a summary of the device's features, check them out below.

Infinix Hot 6 Specs

• 6-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ (720 * 1440) pixel resolution & 18:9 aspect ratio.
• Weight - 153g.
• 1.4GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Processor.
• 2GB RAM.
• 16GB Internal Memory, expandable up to 32GB via microSD.
• 13MP + 2MP Dual Rear Cameras with PDAF and Dual-tone Dual LED Flash.
• 5MP Front Camera with LED Flash.
• Dual Nano-SIM Slot.
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0.
• 4G LTE.
• 4000mAh battery.
• Android 8.0 Oreo with XOS 2.3 (Hummingbird).

Infinix Hot 6 Price and Availability

The Infinix Hot 6 costs N51,000 in Nigeria, 72,000 FCFA in Cote D'Ivoire and KES 13,699 in Kenya. The smartphone can be purchased from offline and online retail stores across the country.

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Infinix Hot 6 Pro Specs & Price in Nigeria, Cote D'Ivoire and Kenya

When the Infinix Hot S was announced two years ago, we thought the existing Infinix Hot series was going to be scrapped. It wasn't, however, as Infinix Mobility decided to keep both series running simultaneously, resulting in the Hot 5 and Hot S2 the following year. The 2018 iteration of the Hot S series, the Infinix Hot S3 has been released, and it's about time the other one levelled up. Say hello the Infinix Hot 6 Pro.

The Infinix Hot 6 Pro was launched recently alongside its standard variant, the Infinix Hot 6, and it's now available for sale in Kenya, billed to come to Nigeria and other African countries very soon. It differs from its standard variant, the Infinix Hot 6 only in the internal storage and memory capacity, and is otherwise an elegant device with an aesthetically-appealing design, decent internals and a reasonable price.

Infinix Hot 6 Specifications Review

Design & Display

The Infinix Hot 6 Pro comes with a 6-inch IPS display which uses the LCD display technology and has a resolution of 720 * 1,440 pixels (HD+). An HD+ resolution is not too good for a display that large and it should have been made at least Full HD, but it's still an improvement on the Infinix Hot 5's HD display resolution.

The device follows the latest smartphone design trend and sports a metal body design with 18:9  aspect ratio, although it's not bezel-less as some other smartphones are. It sports a fingerprint scanner on the rear and weighs just 153 grammes.

Storage & Performance

The Infinix Hot 6 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor which can operate at a maximum speed of 1.4GHz and uses four cores (quad-core). It's assisted by an Adreno 308 GPU which handles graphics operations.

The smartphone comes with 3GB of RAM for multi-tasking and 32GB of internal storage for file storage. An external microSD card with a size of up to 128GB can be inserted into the appropriate slot on the device to avail the user of extra storage space.

Battery & Camera

The Infinix Hot series has always outed smartphones with large battery capacities, and that's not about to stop. The Infinix Hot 6 Pro packs a 4,000mAh battery that can last for up to two days on average use, but since the phone doesn't come with fast charging technology, it's going to take a while to get a full charge also.

The Hot 6 Pro sports dual 13MP + 2MP cameras with Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) and a dual-tone dual LED flash on the rear. The secondary camera feels like an unnecessary addition to boost the market sales of the device considering its low quality, but on the bright side, users will be able to achieve a level of Bokeh effect on their photos.

The smartphone also sports a 5MP camera with a LED flash on the front for taking selfies.

Connectivity & Software

The Infinix Hot 6 Pro comes with a dual nano-SIM slot and has support for 4G LTE, as expected. You'd be disappointed if you were expecting a USB Type-C port, however, as the device comes with the familiar micro-USB v2.0 port for charging and wired data transfers.

The Infinix Hot 6 Pro runs on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box with Infinix's XOS version 2.3 layered on top.

Infinix Hot 6 Pro Specs

• 6-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ (720 * 1440) pixel resolution & 18:9 aspect ratio.
• Weight - 153g.
• 1.4GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 Processor.
• 3GB RAM.
• 32GB Internal Memory, expandable up to 32GB via microSD.
• 13MP + 2MP Dual Rear Cameras with PDAF and Dual-tone Dual LED Flash.
• 5MP Front Camera with LED Flash.
• Dual Nano-SIM Slot.
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0.
• 4G LTE.
• 4000mAh battery.
• Android 8.0 Oreo with XOS 2.3 (Hummingbird).

Infinix Hot 6 Pro Price and Availability

The Infinix Hot 6 Pro is currently available only in Kenya and can be purchased for Kes. 15,699 in the country. It's coming soon to Nigerian markets where it's expected to cost around N60,000.

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Infinix Hot S3 vs Tecno Camon CX - Specs Comparison

The Tecno Camon CX received many accolades when it was launched by Tecno Mobile in 2017, thanks to its superb camera and software features. The Infinix Hot S3 was recently released into the Nigerian market, and one of its selling points is its Snapdragon processor that gives it a performance edge over similarly-specced MediaTek-powered smartphones in the market.

Even though Tecno Mobile launched a new device in the Camon series (Camon CM) early in 2018, it doesn't quite match up to the Camon CX, and the Camon X Pro that was recently launched by the company isn't available for sale yet, so the Camon CX might still be the goto Camon device for some, and this is why we're comparing it with the Hot S3 in this post.

Also, if you're wondering whether it's a good idea upgrading from the Camon CX to the Hot S3, or you're having a hard time picking between the two camera-focused smartphones, this Infinix Hot S3 vs Tecno Camon CX comparison is here to guide you.

Infinix Hot S3 vs Tecno Camon CX - Similarities and Differences

Design & Display

The Camon CX was launched at a time when 18:9 aspect ratio and the word "bezel-less" didn't mean much in smartphones, and thus has a design that's quite 2017-ish, though still good-looking. The Hot S3, on the other hand, has a modern design with minimal bezels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. Design-wise the Hot S3 wins.

The Camon CX excels when it comes to build quality, though; it has a metal unibody design that gives it a premium feel, unlike the Hot S3 that's made of plastic and has an aluminium alloy frame.

Coming to display, the Infinix Hot S3 is larger (5.7 inches) than the Tecno Camon CX (5.5 inches), but the difference in aspect ratio means the former is more comfortable to hold and use than the latter.

The Hot S3 disappoints in terms of display quality, as it comes with an HD+ (720 x 1,440) resolution in contrast to the Camon CX's Full HD (1,080 x 1,920) resolution. Considering that the Hot S3's display is larger than that of the Camon CX, the pixel resolution should have been bumped farther up.

Performance & Memory

The 1.5GHz MediaTek MT6750T processor on the Camon CX does a good job of keeping the smartphone running smoothly without lags throughout the day, but the Hot S3 has an edge with it Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor which offers better power efficiency and smoother performance, even though it runs at a slightly lower 1.4GHz maximum speed.

Multi-tasking is more efficient on the Hot S3 with 3GB of RAM compared to 2GB present on the Camon CX, and you have more space to store your files on the Infinix smartphone which comes with 32GB of storage than on the Tecno device that has 16GB by default.

Camera

The Infinix Hot S3 is selfie-centric, coming with a 20MP camera on the front and a 13MP on the rear. The Tecno Camon CX is more balanced, sporting 16MP cameras on both sides. Both produce good images in outdoor conditions, but the front camera on the Hot S3 performs better in low-light conditions while the Camon CX's rear camera outputs images with better clarity and less noise in low-light conditions.

The front camera on the Hot S3 can produce bokeh effects on selfies, a feature the Camon CX doesn't have. You also have Face ID and 4x zoom on the rear with the Hot S3, but the ring flash on the rear of the Tecno Camon CX beats that on the Infinix Hot S3.

Battery

The Hot S3 comes with a larger 4,000mAh battery capacity, but the absence of fast charging makes it take more time (around three hours) to charge than the 3,200mAh battery on the Camon CX which charges in a little less than two hours.

Software

Android 7.0 Nougat was the thing when the Camon CX was launched, but it hasn't been updated to the latest version of Android since. The Hot S3 runs on the latest Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, sporting more features and software optimizations.

The Infinix Hot S3 also comes with Face ID, an alternative way of unlocking your smartphone. Though it uses just the front camera and might not be very secure, it's an additional layer of security that the Camon CX doesn't have.

Conclusion

The Infinix Hot S3 has more features than the Camon CX, but that's understandable considering that both smartphones have a whole year between them. It also costs even less than the Camon CX was when it was launched, so it's a worthy upgrade if you're thinking of getting yourself one.

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Best Latest Android Phones Under 50k in Nigeria (UPDATED) 2018

Latest top 10 Android Phones Under 50k (updated Specs with price list for 2018) - There is an assumption that there are no good phones under 50,000 Naira in Nigeria. Sorry to burst your bubble then. Not only are there phones below 50k Naira but they are standard.
So if your budget is below 50k and you still want to purchase a durable and efficient smartphone we had taken out time to get and give you an updated list of the top 10 Android smartphones in Nigeria which you can get for 50k or less than 50k.

1: Tecno Camon Cx air
2: Tecno camon Cm
3: Xiaomi Redmi note 5A prime
4: Infinix Hot 4 Pro
5: Nokia 3
6: Gionee M5 mini
7: Infinix Hot S
8: Fero Royale X2
9: LG K8
10: Oukitel K 6000 Pro

TECNO CAMON CX AIR (45,000)

Launched alongside the Camon Cx, Camon CXair is sold at a cheaper rate. With 7.0 nougat android version, The Camon cx is a 4G enabled phone and one of the best phones below 50000 Naira in Nigeria.


KEY FEATURES
Camera: front and rear are both 13mp with LED flash.
Display:5.5 inches
Storage :2GB Ram and 16 GB ROM
Battery;3200 mAh Li-on
Processor:1.25GHz Quad-core
OS: Android v7.0

TECNO CAMON CM (46,200)

The Camon CM boasts of a slim and elegant body design and supports dual sim with a 4G network. This smartphone has a sleek user interface and is affordable at a price of 46200 currently.

 •DISPLAY: 5.7-Inch display 

・OS: Android 7.0 Nougat 

・PROCESSOR: Quad-core processor with Mediatek MT6737 chipset, the processor clocks at 1.25 GHz.

・STORAGE: 16GB ROM + GB RAM

・CAMERA: 13MP both in front and the rear. 

・BATTERY: 3000 mAh

 XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 5A PRIME (46,900)

Launched in January 2018, Xiaomi Redmi note 5A Prime is a smartphone widely known for its high storage ability and it's price. Also supports 3G/4G network with port for dual sim.

KEY FEATURES

• SIZE:comes as a 5.5 inch HD IPS display 
• DESIGN:Comes in metal cases with different colors such as Silver, Gold and Rose Gold. 
• SOFTWARE: Nougat version of OS Android 7.1.2.
•  PROCESSOR:Octa-Core 1.45GHz with a Chipset called Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon.
• STORAGE:Bears a card slot of 256GB,ROM  32GB and RAM 3GB. 
• CAMERA:back camera of 13mp with LED flash  and front camera of 16mp and resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.
• BATTERY:3080 mAh

 

INFINIX HOT 4 Pro X556(44000)

Infinix hot 4 Pro is similar to infinix hot 4 but has a different pattern. it has a high battery life and a finger print sensor. one of the cheapest phones with high quality in Nigeria.

  

KEY FEATURES 

• DISPLAY: 5.5-Inch
• OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
• PROCESSOR: 1.3GHz quad-core
• STORAGE: 16GB ROM + 2GB RAM
• CAMERA: 13MP + 5MP
• BATTERY: 4000mAh

NOKIA 3(48500)

A beautifully designed Android phone. Nokia 3 is perfect if you need a quality phone at a low price in Nigeria this year.

KEY FEATURES

• CAMERA:  front and rear are both 8mp with LED flash.
• DISPLAY:5 inches 
• STORAGE :2GB RAM and 16 GB ROM
• BATTERY;3200 mAh Li-on 
• PROCESSOR:1.3GHz Quad-core 
• OS: Android v7.0

GIONEE M5 MINI(49,000)

Recently launched, Gionee M5 mini is widely known for it's battery efficiency. Standard with beautiful designs,this is a phone that would serves every purpose for phone Lovers and at the same time can be bought below 50000.

KEY FEATURES

・DISPLAY: 5-inch

・PROCESSOR: 1.3GHz quad-core

・CAMERA: 8MP + 5MP

・BATTERY: 4000mAh

・STORAGE: 16GB ROM + 2GB RAM

・OS: Android 5.1

INFINIX HOT S X521(46090)

Infinix hot S is the first phone in the Infinix lineup to have a finger print sensor. This smartphone has a dual mini sim port and comes in various colors such as Silver, Rose gold,space grey and light blue.

KEY FEATURES

・DISPLAY: 5.2-inch

・PROCESSOR: 1.3GHz Octa-core

・CAMERA: 13MP + 8MP

・BATTERY: 3000mAh

・STORAGE: 16GB ROM + 2GB RAM

・OS: Android 6.0




FERO ROYALE X2(45999)
The Fero Royale X2 has a 5.2-inch On-Cell IPS display with 720 X 1280 pixel resolution. It is covered with 2.5D curved glass which is more sensitive to the fingers and responds quickly to taps, clicks and swipes. Sleek,powerful and also affordable in all parts of nigeria.

KEY FEATURES

•DISPLAY: 5.2-inch

・PROCESSOR: 1.3GHz Octa-core

・CAMERA: 13MP + 8MP

・BATTERY: 4000mAh

・STORAGE: 32GB ROM + 3GB RAM

・OS: Android 7.0

LG K8(42900)

The LG K8 Smartphone features a multitude of cutting edge features that give you a phone user experience that is second to none. With a woven back cover and a slim arched screen, this LG Android smartphone is a stunner to look at. Available at different shops, LG K8 is affordable and has an amazingly low price of

KEY FEATURES

・DISPLAY: 5-Inch

・OS: Android 6.0

・PROCESSOR: 1.3GHz quad-core

・STORAGE: 8GB ROM + 1.5GB RAM

・CAMERA: 8MP + 5MP

・BATTERY: 2125mAh

OUKITEL K 6000 Pro (46,500)

Oukitel K6000 Pro is a smartphone to consider if you are looking for great battery life. The Android smartphone features a 6000 mAh battery and boasts of up to 46 hours(almost 2 days) talktime. This smartphone is one of the best Android phones that can be bought below 50,000.

KEY FEATURES

•Display:5.5-inch

・OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow

・PROCESSOR: 1.3GHz quad-core

・STORAGE: 32GB ROM + 3GB RAM

・CAMERA: 13MP + 5MP

・BATTERY: 6000mAh

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INFINIX Smart (X5010) - Entertainment on the GO – Be Smart ‘Unveiling Infinix Smart Series’

INFINIX Smart (X5010) Reviews, specifications and price- Infinix is serving up something new to young fans across Nigeria. It has introduced a new series targeted at young consumers especially those in tune with entertainment. Infinix offers smart series and its first model X5010 for smart fans.

The new Infinix Smart was designed to ensure young Nigerians have access to remarkable specifications and durable smartphones at an affordable price. Infinix smart is retailing at N29,500 with its amazing entertainment features which include: the front Dual speaker, 3D surround stereo system with dual power amplifier driver, Double volume to give music and videos the most outstanding sound quality with stable bass.

The new device also features 1280 x 720 pixels, 16GB ROM, Android 7.0 and more.

Full Specifications include:

Screen size – 5.0 HD
Camera – 8 Mega pixel/2 Mega Pixel
Sound – Front dual speaker
System – 3D Stereo Surrounding
Operating System – Android 7.0
XOS – XOS 2.2
Processor – 1.3GHZ Quad core Mediatek MTK6580
Battery – 3060MAH
Storage – 16GB ROM expandable to 32GB + 1 GB RAM
Network – 3G/2G
Colors – Apple Green/Champagne Gold/Bordeaux Red/Sandstone black/mysterious Blue.

The Infinix smart is available at all partner outlets in Nigeria for N29,500 only. For student fans, to become an Infinix ambassador in your university, simply join the Xclub group on Facebook. Lest I forget we might be coming with a hands-on review of the Infinix SMART, there we'll go into details, more photos and everything you need to know about this new device.

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#Takecharge & Save the Date for New Infinix Smartphone Launching this July 2017

It's TIME to Take Charge!
Infinix Mobility is launching a new smartphone in July 3rd 2017 which is a new addition to the brand's product portfolio.

The new smartphone's predecessor was the ‘Most searched for Android smartphone of 2016 in Nigeria'.
What device could that be?

If you look into our Infinix Archives you should see a lot of models that were released but if you're very observant you may be able to guess what the most popular last year 2016 was. Anyway, to save us all that stress of over-thinking and guessing, the predecessor of Infinix Note 3 is coming and we will post a follow-up on, or a day after the launch of the smartphone.

Meanwhile, we got you a sneak peak with the date for the launch event.

More information about the product specification will be shared in the coming week about the new Infinix Smartphone (flagship) coming this July 2017.
Stick around ;)

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Infinix Zero 4 - Official Photos with rumored Specifications

Infinix Zero 4 will be a successor of the Zero 3 which was a very well acclaimed smartphone that stormed the mobile phone market especially online at Jumia and Konga last year 2015. The smartphone company released quite a number of devices this 2016 but until now we didn't hear a thing about a flagship for their Zero model category.

Few words surrounding the Zero 4 smartphone consists of a 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 64 bit processor, a display screen size of 5.7 inches and a metallic body.

Infinix Zero 4 Official Photos:

We have some photos of the Infinix Zero 4 that were leaked online so you can have a clue of what the smartphone looks like before it eventually gets an official launch at the end of the year 2016 or early January 2017.

Zero 4  Photos:

 

Infinix Zero 4 Specifications:

We will also show you some rumored specifications of the Infinix Zero 4 flagship:

• RAM: 4GB
• Internal Storage: 64GB ROM
• External Storage: — yet to be confirmed
• Front Camera : 13MP front camera
• Back Camera : 20.7MP camera 
• Display: 5.7 inches IPS screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Protection
• SIM Type: — Yet to be confirmed
• 3G Network : — Yes
• 4G Network : Yes
• OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow with X0S
  
• Dimensions : 153.2 X 76.4 X 7.8 mm
• Color: Black
• Weight : — Yet to be confirmed
• Processor : MediaTek Helio X25, 64-bit mesh octa-core processor
• Graphics: N/A
• Security : Finger print scanner
• Battery: 4000mAh

More rumored details reaching is saying the the Zero 4 is going to sport a huge processor,a 64 bit Octa-core processor.
We will post more updates as soon as we confirm the device's official specs, release dates and other stuffs you need to about the Infinix Zero 4 upon its launch.

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Simple Guide to Root Infinix Hot 4 X557 & Install TWRP Recovery

Infinix Hot 4 X557 is the latest model in the Hot series that was released late August 2016 by Infinix Mobility. The device is pretty awesome, sleek and durable, we even unboxed it few weeks back.
Today, we will show you how to easily install TWRP Recovery and Root your Infinix Hot 4 smartphone.
The device runs Android 6 (Marshmallow) pre-installed, although there may be possible upgrades to Android 7 (Nougat) for it anytime soon, go here for specifications and photos of the device.

• Now, let's Root the Infinix HOT 4

First things first... 
N.B: 
** Rooting voids the warranty of the device, you root it at your own risk (we won't be responsible for any damages...blah blah blah). Don't mind the precautions, it's Nothing to worry about if you carefully follow steps.

**Most importantly, you must UNROOT the Hot 4 before installing any updates to avoid issues of bricking.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A working USB Cable
• SP Flash Tool >> Download it Here 
• VCOM Drivers - Downloading link and installation instruction, See this post to get VCOM drivers 
• TWRP Recovery Image for Infinix Hot 4 >> Download it Here 
• SuperSU-v2.76.zip >> Download Here

Tutorial Stage:

Installing TWRP Recovery and Root Infinix Hot 4 X557

1. Save the SuperSU 2.76.zip that you downloaded to your phone's SD card
2. Unzip the TWRP zip file that you downloaded and flash the recovery image into the Hot 4 using the SP Flash Tool
We had posted a guide on how to flash TWRP on Infinix phones in this post. Make sure you read that and follow it carefully it.

3. Boot your phone into TWRP Recovery Mode (Press and hold the Vol Up and Power button simultaneously for 5 seconds)
4. In TWRP, if you get a prompt asking you to swipe to allow modification of the System partition, tap Keep Read Only
5. If TWRP offers to root the phone, select NO
6. In TWRP recovery, tap Install
7. Navigate to the location of the SuperSU 2.76.zip and select it
8. Swipe to confirm flashing of SuperSU.zip and wait till flashing is complete
9. After a successful flashing go back and reboot.

That's all! Infinix Hot 4 rooted!

Download Root Checker from Play Store to verify your root privileges. After installing Root Checker, run it and you should get a success message after then.
Hope it worked  for you, questions and testimonies are welcome in the comment section below.

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XOS Chameleon - 5 Facts to know about the New Infinix Customized User Interface

Infinix Mobility had recently launched the latest version of it’s customized user interface known as ‘XOS Chameleon’ with the launch of Infinix HOT S & HOT 4 in August, the new user interface comes with the latest Infinix smartphone Infinix Note 3. The XOS UI is unique with all its amazing features to enable Infinix smartphone users to optimize their smartphone usage.
What are the things or facts you should know about the new XOS? Many users are yet to find out. How unique is the XOS and what makes it different from its predecessor XUI?

 

5 Things / Facts you should know about the New Infinix Customized User Interface - XOS Chameleon

1.Security: The XOS chameleon UI helps to make your phone more secure with multiple unique security measures. They include the privacy protection feature, which limits the access to your smartphone with unrecognized SIM cards. The XOS also comes with Xhide and Freezer feature, which helps you to hide your sensitive applications from preying eyes. The XOS also offers another security feature with the ‘Xmanager’ to lock apps on your infinix smartphone.


2. Speed: The XOS comes with improved lightning and blazing speed that makes navigating through several icons on your phone swift and clear. It also gives room for fast and efficient use of multitasking through your smartphone.

• ALSO READ - Root Infinix Hot 2 running Android 6 Marshmallow & Change Its IMEI - A working Guide

3. Fingerprint scanner: The XOS supports fingerprint scanner with the Fingerprint manager on the UI, this feature allows users to set up fingerprint to protect their phone or swipe through pictures and also take selfies with their smartphones.

4. Stylish and efficient: XOS has an effective and efficient means of enhancing and maximizing storage space, battery and data. Users can enjoy the most stylish UI with the Xthemes & Magazine lock feature that allows users to swap phone wallpaper and motivational messages every time they unlock their phone. The Xthemes also comes with the Shuffle app that allows users to change the wallpaper anytime they click on the ‘Shuffle app’.

 


5. Screenshotting with Three (3) fingers: The XOS comes with the 3 fingers feature, with this feature, you can make a screenshot by simply swiping 3 fingers across your screen. You no longer have to go through the volume and power button process anymore.

Users can save links, videos, pictures and posts to view later. The UI also comes with other useful features such as Xshare, Xcloud, Xclub, Ultra power & battery saver and more. The Infinix XOS promises to be safe, elegant and superb.

XOS is available on Infinix Note 3, HOT 4, HOT S, Zero 3 and Note 2. Each model's Software Update links are available on Infinix Xclub.

Do you prefer the new Infinix XOS to the former XUI? Let us know your thoughts below.

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Infinix Note 3 vs Note 2 - Comparison & Specs Sheet

Today we will do a comparison review, that will focus at the specifications and features of the Infinix NOTE 3 versus NOTE 2; or Note 2 VS Note 3, which ever you want to put it.

 
We won't deny that Note 2 was a great smartphone with its on setbacks, (check out the review here ) but the Note 3 is causing waves already, there are smartphones that you just can't wait to see what they would bring next after a predecessor, most of us are expecting impressive changes but did Note 3 really accomplish that?
We will decide after having a look at the similarities and differences between these two phablets.

Similarities and Differences with Key features of Infinix NOTE 2 and NOTE 3

Specs	Infinix NOTE 2	Infinix NOTE 3
Camera	13MP back cam, + 2MP front	13MP back + 5MP front
Memory	16 GB ROM + 2GB RAM	2GB RAM + 16GB
Battery	4000mah + support OTG	4500mAh + support OTG
Processor	Mediatek Octa-core 1.3GHz MT6753	Mediatek Octa-core 1.3GHz MT6753
Screen size	6.0" HD, 720 x 1280 px	6.0" HD, 1080 x 1920 px
OS	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
UI	XUI	XOS
Sound	Smart voice	Dual mic cancelling noise for clear conversation , anti sound break, RNS technology
Colors	Red, champagne, green & black	Black, red, champagne gold
Voice	Smart voice	Camera voice command
Network	4G LTE, 3G	4G LTE, 3G
Finger print scanner	No	Yes

MEMORY:
The memory of Note 3 is quite a turn off, it's still the same as that of Note 2, potential users may have been expecting something with a 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM or more but we didn't see that.
Perhaps the Infinix Team will consider that in another series of their coming models.

DESIGN:
The design of both of the phablets still look alike, the tiny change was done on the back of the Note 3, and we think that of the Note 3 looks much better and cooler to hold.

DISPLAY:
The display on the Note 3 as seen in the specs will definitely have a more crisp display, Note 3 supports 4K videos.

OPERATING SYSTEM / UI:
Note 3 definitely wins at this, unlike XUI on Note 2, XOS is really slicker with more design qualities and functionalities for users and it comes with a much updated Android version, Marshmallow.

CAMERA:
The rear cameras of both of the devices are the same, although we do not have proof of testing them, the front cameras 2MP for Note 2 is not as good as that of Note 3 because the Note 3 has 5MP front cam, and will definitely be optimised for better performance.

Do you think Note 3 is worth using over Note 2? You may tell us anything you think about these devices below.

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Infinix HOT 4 (X557) - Unboxing Photos and First Impressions

Infinix Hot 4 as we said few weeks back had been launched into the market, around last week we got a review unit to show to you guys, so we all can see what the device is made of. Like we had said in our previous post, we need have to ring a bell that overtime INFINIX HOT series had done remarkable improvements, I can't say much about Hot 3 but Hot 4 is definitely worth it.

Before we show you the photos of the device, let's have a quick look at the specifications of the smartphone.

 

Infinix Hot 4 - Quick Specs

• Model : Hot 4, Infinix X557
• Display: 5.5inch (720 x 1280 px HD display)
• RAM: 2GB RAM
• Camera: 8MP rear, 5MP front camera
• Internal Memory: 16GB ROM, support for upto 32GB micro SD
• CPU: MT6580 (1.3GHz - Quad Core)
• OS: XOS (Based on Android 6 Marshmallow)
• Battery: 4,000mAh
• SIM: Dual SIM micro
• Extras: Finger-print ID, 
• Connection: WiFi, HotSpot, Bluetooth 4.0

Here are the Unboxing Photos of the Infinix Hot 4 smartphone:

Hot 4 arrived with a differently shaped pack, a rectangular one to be precise, and came with same usual items and accessories:

• The phone
• 1x charger head
• 1x USB cable
• 1x pair of earphones
• User manual

As seen below:

The 5.5 inched display device looked pretty neat, although the weight of Hot 4 is NOT so light nor flat, but it was pretty nice to hold. At the top right, there is the 5MP camera, and a tiny red light indicator that I had seen to display only when the battery was low.


The Infinix HOT 4 is clearly the first in the Hot series to feature a finger print scanner, although that feature had first appeared in the Infinix Hot S. Infinix Hot 4 also features a nice 8MP camera right above the scanner with an LED flash at the left.

The back of the black colored model feels very strong and tough too, with a design pattern similar to the first Infinix Hot X507 that debuted 2 years ago.

The right side of the Infinix Hot 4 carries functional buttons, the Volume Up + down keys and the power button. No buttons at the left side.

At the top, you'll find the ear-piece jack, and underneath, you see the charging/USB transfer port.
At the back, after removing the cover, you'll see the device's Dual SIM and Memory card slots, the quality sounding speakers found beneath and featured 4000mAH Non-removable battery.
The battery had been doing great so far.

That's all for now, for those interested in knowing more details about the Hot 4, the device had shown us some really cool things like its 8MP camera abilities (which we are still testing), this is considered as the pros, and of course, it has its cons too, we will come back this week with a full review of the device.

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Infinix HOT 3 vs HOT 4 - The Specs Comparison

Today we will be comparing two Infinix smartphones in the HOT series, the Infinix HOT 3 and its new successor, HOT 4.
Before that, let's have a quick look back on these Infinix Hot series, starting from the very first Infinix Hot (X507) which smashed the market with whooping cheap price and lots of  sales, we can notice one thing as time went on, there were improvements in each successor.
Right now, it seems Infinix Hot 3 is still getting some good amount of attention while the Hot 4 is already available in the market, this comparison post may help you discover what the devices are made of, hence you can be able to choose:

Specs Comparison - Infinix HOT 3 VS HOT 4

Specs	HOT 4 X557	X554 HOT 3
Camera	8 + 5MP Front flash	8+2 MP, Selfie with soft flash
Memory	16 GB ROM + 2GB RAM	16+1 / 16+2
Battery	4000mah + Fast charge + OTG	3000mAh + OTG
Processor	Quad-core cortex 1.3GHz	Quad core Mediatek 1.3Ghz
Screen size	5.5'HD	5.5'' inch HD full lamination
OS	Android 6.0	Lolipop 5.1
UI	XOS	XUI
Sound	DNC + Smart voice	Dual mic cancelling noise for clear conversation , anti sound break , RNS technology
Colors	Red, blue, champagne, green & black	Black , red , Blue , white
Voice	Smart voice	Camera voice command
Security	Finger print sensor
Network	4G LTE, 2G/3G	3G

In my opinion, the Infinix HOT 4 looks pretty better as a choice, a review of the device will likely come up in our subsequent posts.

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Infinix Hot 4 (X557) Released - Check out the Specs and Price

Infinix Hot 4 (X557) had been released and now available in the market for interested buyers who would like to experience an improvement in this successor. The smartphone carries similar design to the previous model (i.e Infinix Hot 3) but this time, packs better battery juice, finger print sensor, and a recent Android OS (Marshmallow) that is dressed by its brand new Infinix's UI (the OSX).

Something else that seem quite surprising, is to see how frequently this Infinix Brand keeps pouring out new models of their variants almost every 3 months. It wasn't up to a month the Infinix Hot S debuted.

Anyways, before we may come back with later review of the Infinix Hot 4, we have here, a quick Specification of the Infinix Hot 4 with the price.

Infinix Hot 4 - Quick Specs

• Model : Hot 4, Infinix X557
• Display: 5.5inch (720 x 1280 px)
• RAM: 2GB RAM
• Camera: 8MP rear, 5MP front camera
• Internal Memory: 16GB ROM, 32GB micro SD
• CPU: MT6580 (1.3GHz - Quad Core)
• OS: XOS (Based on Android 6 Marshmallow)
• Battery: 4,000mAh
• SIM: Dual SIM micro
• Extras: Finger-print ID, 
• Connection: WiFi, HotSpot, Bluetooth 4.0

The new Infinix Hot 4 is here for price tag of ₦37,000, although there wear no teasers, pre-launch, no announcements or any usual manner of the Infinix Brand releasing this smartphones but it's already Available for you, if you're interested in getting it. >> BUY NOW - Click Here to View Price Offers

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Meet the latest Infinix Wearable: The Infinix X-Band

Over the years we had conducted a handful of reviews on Infinix smartphones, right now just as expected by many users, the company had decided to start producing and dishing out its own Wearable tech gadgets, two of which we will be showing you, the Infinix X-band and Infinix DNC headphones.
Both of these tiny but powerful gadgets are quite sleek and you'll likely agree as you scroll down.

The X-Band by Infinix is its first wearable tech from the company and has an array of cool functions as you can wear the Infinix X-band on your wrist to use as smartwatch or detach and convert it to a portable bluetooth earpiece.

X-band for Wrist (smartwatch)

X-band used  as bluetooth headphone

We also confirmed the new Xband is IP55 verified, which means it's dust and water resistant. As much as you wear the X-band into any hot or rainy day, you can can receive phone calls, notifications or even use it as a fitness tracker.

Another Great news is Infinix made the gadget open for all devices, as long as you own an Android device, simply head to Playstore and Download the X-band App here.

HERE IS A QUICK SPECS OF THE INFINIX X-BAND XB01

MODEL	Infinix Xband (XBO1)
Talk time	7 Hrs
Standby time	150 Hrs
Weight	26.7g
Display/Touch	Ultra thin screen with smart touch – 0.96” POLED
Technology	Wireless syncing
Body/Features	Vibrations, reminders, timer,water resistance,
	Water resistant
	Reminders
Battery life	100mAh
OS	FreeRTOS
Water resistance	IP 55
Processor	STM32F401CEY6TR  84MHZ
Sensor	G-sensor/Hall Sensor
ROM	512KB + 8MB External Flash
RAM	96KB
Steps	Yes
Distance	Yes
Calories	Yes
Vibrating	Yes
Reminders	Yes
Anti-Lost alert	Yes
Find my phone	Yes
Goals	Yes
Timer	Yes

If you're looking for where to buy The Infinix X-Band you can look out for it at JUMIA AND ORDER for it.

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Check out Latest Infinix DNC headphones - Infinix Wearables

The new DNC headphone from Infinix is yet another awesome wearable that was newly launched with the Infinix X-band. The point here that makes this special is the Dual noise cancellation (DNC) when making or answering calls. The DNC headphones can power for more than 10-hrs on a full charge and guarantees an automatic noise cancellation quality (IC) of 95% with Hi-Fi sound.

What came about the Infinix DNC headphones

Some time in November 2015 when Zero 3 was launched, at the event we were told the company had ceased adding headphones (Handsfree) in their flagships at that time. This was noticed since the release of Infinix Note 2, they felt the headphones were rushed hence had poor quality, according to their CEO the plan now is to separately take their time in making quality Infinix headphones which results to the production of the Infinix DNC headphones.

INFINIX DNC HEADPHONES SPECS

Model	Infinix DNC Headphones (XEO2)
Call Microphone	6*2.2±0.2mm
Speaker	Ø13.6＊2pcs
Plug	Standard 3.5mm jack
Anc Microphone	S/N Ratio >60dB
Battery	105mAh battery
Playback time with DNC	2.5 Hours Noise Cancellation Playback
Certifications	RoHS certification
Features	Dual Noise cancellation,
Standby time	10 Hours

If you're looking for where to buy The Infinix DNC headphones you can look out for it at JUMIA AND ORDER for it.

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Root Infinix Hot 2 running Android 6 Marshmallow & Change Its IMEI - A working Guide

When you search the web, you'll find there are various posts about how to root your Infinix Hot 2 (running Android 6 Marshmallow) floating already, they're almost everywhere, I wanted to do this long time ago but didn't because I owned another smartphone, hence didn't have time to play with the Hot 2 until now that I got to root mine and changed the IMEI with no errors.
Also note that rooting is now a more important thing to do on Android 6.0 if you want to change the Infinix Hot 2 IMEI.

I'll try to make this guide as simple as possible and "perhaps" different from the ones you may have read else where.
Let's quickly Root the Infinix Hot 2 X510 running Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

ALSO READ: How to Root Infinix Hot 4 (X557) and Install TWRP recovery

REQUIREMENTS - 
Your PC (Windows 7 or 8)
Working USB Cable

Things to Download
- Infinix Flash tool => DOWNLOAD HERE
- VCOM drivers=> DOWNLOAD HERE
- Recovery Enabler => DOWNLOAD HERE
- TWRP Recovery For Infinix Hot 2 AndroidOne_X510 => DOWNLOAD HERE
- Super Su for Infinix Hot 2 Marshmallow - Download Here

FIRST STAGE

Once you have all requirements ready...
1. Unzip these downloaded files and keep them on your Desktop - Recovery enabler and TWRP recovery for Hot 2
Secondly, move the Super SU.zip into the Root folder of your Infinix Hot 2. It should look like the Screenshot below when you had moved it.

2. Launch the Infinix Flash tool.exe (Run as Admin)
3. Wait for few minutes
4. Pick up your Hot 2 and activate Developer and USB debug mode(found in Settings). Switch off the phone and remove the Battery.
5. Now Infinix flashtool must have opened, click browser and Select enable recovery button Infinix hot2 a1 >> Select and open MT6580_Android_scatter >> Click Start

6. Now pick up your Infinix Hot 2 (Switched Off & battery removed) and plug in the USB, and wait a few minutes for the file to install into the device. You get a "Download OK" pop-up if successful.

7. Again, flash the TWRP Recovery For Infinix Hot 2 using same steps in 5 and 6. Disconnect the USB when done.

SECOND STAGE

Completing the Rooting Process on the Infinix Hot 2

Flashing that TWRP is what grants you access to the Boot & Recovery Menu.

8. Now enter your Boot Menu, Press and Hold the Power + Volume Up Button
9. From the Menu >>  Select Install >> Select the SuperSu.zip
After the Installation, go back to the Main Menu and select Reboot.

After rebooting, SuperSU app may ask you to Download SUPER SU Installer to complete the Process, just switch your Internet on and Download it, once download it complete, it will install and restart your Device.
Congrats, you've successfully rooted your Hot 2. Use Root checker to Confirm root access.

Changing IMEI on your Infinix Hot 2 (on Android 6.0 Marshmallow)

To do this, Simply Head to Google PlayStore and Install the Chamelphon APK.
It requires root access and will change your Hot 2 IMEI.
Hope this guide was easy for you.

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INFINIX HOT 3 Available For Pre-Order - See Specs & Price

Infinix Hot 3, the smartphone we talked about 2 weeks ago had made its way to Jumia's website for Pre-Order Now.
As said on the last Teaser and photos we posted back then, we will give us the confirmed quick specifications of the device, although it is yet to be launched Officially into the market.

ALSO SEE - Infinix Zero 3 - Review, Specs and Price

Once again, Infinix Hot 3 is going to be a budget smartphone like its predecessors ( the first Hot and Hot 2 ) this means Hot 3 will be affordable and easy for potential users to purchase the device especially in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya.

According to the specs, we confirmed, Infinix Hot 3 will come bigger than previous hot series, it will feature a 5.5 inches display and a 2MP front camera built with 16:9 light chip and 1.6 µm large pixel for high definition picture quality, and an 8MP back camera, see more below:

Infinix Hot 3: Quick Specs

• DISPLAY & RESOLUTION SIZE - 5.5 inches with 720p display
• PROCESSOR - 1.3 GHz MediaTek Quad-core processor
  GPU - Mali400-MP2 GPU.
• MEMORY - RAM - 1GB and 2 GB ram variants
  ROM - 16 GB internal storage (expandable up to 32GB via microSD card).
• OPERATING SYSTEM - XUI based on Android 5.1 Lollipop
• NETWORK - 8 MP rear and  2 MP front facing camera with a wide angle lens and soft flash.
• BATTERY - 3000 mAh
• COLORS - Pink (for the ladies!), White, Gold and Blue 
• PRICE - The Infinix Hot 3 Price is Not Yet disclosed, (we'll update this once confirmed)

This one is gonna look sassy and nice right? We will go into further details with a Review on the full Specifications and Price of the Infinix Hot 3 in our subsequent post, probably after the phone had been officially launched.
Right now, you can be among the first own the Hot 3 once you PRE-ORDER ON JUMIA HERE.

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Exclusive Photos of the Infinix #PlayHOT launching This March 2016

Although we are yet to confirm the Specs and Price of the Infinix Hot 3 which is launching this month of March 2016. The new smartphone from the Infinix Mobility will use the hash tag #PlayHOT and be a major upgrade for the HOT series.

Now, for the curious ones, we have some really nice Exclusive Photos of the Infinix Hot 3 here for you as seen below, the photos are few of the first pictures of the smartphone 'Not yet released'.
Like we used to do, this is only a sneak peak.

The previous HOT series (Infinix Hot X507 and Hot 2 X510) sported a 5 inches display, this might be different, maybe a 5.5 inches display, who knows?.

The photo also depicts that the upper left and right edges of the Hot 3 are very nicely curved and smooth, very catchy look there. Also, from what we had been hearing, the front camera of the Infinix Hot 3 is going to be tremendous, unique and away from its predecessors that sported the little 2MP front cam.
We are having increased number of people taking selfies daily, Hot 3 might be the perfect device for them.

In a week or two, we will share with us more information about the smartphone, including the specifications and precisely the Price too. Till then :)

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