Launch report · Infinix

Infinix Hot 12: Budget gamer with G85 and 90Hz LCD.

SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2022·$140·Score 54/100

Hot 12 was Infinix's 2022 budget volume hit — sub-$150, 90Hz, 5000 mAh and a 50 MP main on a giant 6.82" screen. Shelf staple across Africa and India.

Key specs at launch

Display

6.82" HD+ IPS 90Hz

Chipset

MediaTek Helio G85

RAM

4/6 GB

Storage

64/128 GB + microSD

Battery

5000 mAh, 18W

Main camera

50 MP + AI + QVGA

Weight

208 g

What stands out

Huge 6.82" display + 5000 mAh
90Hz at $140
microSD + 3.5 mm jack

What to watch

Helio G85 lukewarm
Heavy 208 g
Mono speaker

The phone it has to beat

Redmi Note 10 5G

$199 · score 70/100