Launched in February 2018, Infinix Hot S3 comes with a few features that make it differ from its predecessor, the S2. The device focuses on more important things to the user and has the new standard aspect ratio for 2018 devices:18:9 screen ratio.
We’ve sampled the features and specs of this amazing mid-range device.
Infinix Hot S3 features & specifications
The 5.65-inch touchscreen display phone has a resolution of 720 pixels by 1440 pixels and as stated earlier, features an 18:9 screen ratio.
Also, the new device comes with a Face Unlock feature. The OTA update rolled out by Infinix for the S3 has enabled the “Face Unlock” feature. You can manually enable this new software feature by going to Settings and click on Security & location, then selecting Face ID. With this improved security setting, all you have to do is to hold the phone up and show it on your face. It’s that simple!
The device runs on Android 8.0 Oreo, in addition to the company’s UI skin, XOS Hummingbird 3.0. Infinix S3 comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor coupled with 3GB RAM.
It boasts of a 13MP rear camera with dual LED flash that enables Beauty mode, as well as panorama and time-lapse and a 20MP selfie lens. All the pictures you love and other media can be stored on its 32GB internal memory which can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. All these features are powered by its 4000mAh battery which can last a whole day with moderate use.
Infinix Hot S3 Full Specification
Summary
Performance – Octa core
Display – 5.65″ (14.35 cm)
Storage – 64 GB
Camera – 13 MP
Battery – 4000 mAh
Ram – 4 GB
SPECIAL FEATURES
Fingerprint Sensor Position – Rear
Other Sensors – Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass
Fingerprint Sensor – Yes
GENERAL
Quick Charging – No
Operating System – Android v8.0 (Oreo)
Sim Slots – Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
Model – Hot S3 64GB
Brand – Infinix
Sim Size – SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network – 4G: Available (supports Indian bands) 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Fingerprint Sensor – Yes
MULTIMEDIA
Loudspeaker – Yes
Audio Jack – 3.5 mm
PERFORMANCE
Chipset – Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937
Graphics – Adreno 505
Processor – Octa core, 1.4 GHz, Cortex A53
Architecture – 64 bit
Ram – 4 GB
DESIGN
Thickness – 8.5 mm
Width – 72.8 mm
Weight – 150 grams
Height – 153 mm
Colours – Sandstone Black, Brush Gold
DISPLAY
Display Type – IPS LCD
Screen To Body Ratio – 73.96 %
Pixel Density – 285 ppi
Screen Size – 5.65 inches (14.35 cm)
Screen Resolution – 720 x 1440 pixels
Touch Screen – Yes Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
STORAGE
Internal Memory – 64 GB
Expandable Memory – Yes Up to 128 GB
Usb Otg Support – Yes
CAMERA
Settings – Exposure compensation
Aperture – F2.0
Camera Features – Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Image Resolution – 4128 x 3096 Pixels
Autofocus – Yes
Shooting Modes – Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Resolution – 20 MP Front Camera
Flash – Yes Dual LED
Video Recording – 1920×1080 @ 30 fps
BATTERY
User Replaceable – No
Type – Li-ion
Capacity – 4000 mAh
NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
Wifi – Yes Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n
Wifi Features – Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth – Yes v4.2
Volte – Yes
Usb Connectivity – microUSB 2.0
Nfc – No
Network Support – 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G
Gps – Yes with A-GPS
Sim 1 – 4G Bands:TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:Available
Sim Size – SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Sim 2 – 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5)3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:Available EDGE:Available
Infinix Hot S3 Price
Ghana: GHS 780
The device is a good example of a mid-range phone that packs a number of premium feature.
