Infinix Hot 30 Play

Physical Attributes

The phone has a glass-like design. It is slim and light, at 8.6mm thick (full dimensions: 170.57 x 77.50 x 8.6 mm)

Display

Enjoy HD+ Cinema quality display on the 6.82-inch IPS LCD. The display has a 720x1640p resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The high refresh rates enable seamless scrolling along with no lags.

Camera Set-up

Capture selfies with the above-average 8MP lens with Dual flashlight for low light conditions. The primary camera consists of 16MP + Portrait AI Dual Camera, which enables decent photo shots and 1080p video recording. The upgraded 16MP crystal clear camera and new background algorithms allow you to record your golden moments. The portrait mode with AI bokeh makes human portraits even easier.

Processing Unit

Infinix Hot 30 Play has up to 8GB RAM. The mega RAM puts your RAM worries to bed. The Infinix RAM extension technology doubles the original 4GB to 8 GB.  Booting faster, allowing more apps to run simultaneously. You can have as many as 11 Apps running simultaneously, hence seamless switching. Also, you can enjoy 20% startup speed. Additional memory of up to 2TB proves handy in case you want unlimited memory readily accessible for your use. The smartphone e is equipped with a Helio G37 gaming chip. The Octa-core architecture is designed with powerful Arm Cortex-A53 CPUs that run up to 2.3GHz to help make every millisecond count in gaming and multi-task processing

AI Performance Boost through dynamic CPU and GPU management make the Infinix Hot 30 Play deliver more robust performance when put to task through multi-tasking, streaming videos and intensive use. Engineering ingenuity is evident on the device, with a double-layer graphite that is highly efficient for cooling installed. The advanced double layer covering a cooling area of 16,309mm2 is designed to keep the system cool when operating at extremes.

Networking and Communications

Infinix Hot 30 Play is a 4G network-enabled phone. Link booming enables faster network connection. Combining Wi-Fi and data channels increases the speed of data transmissions on weak networks. Thus, you can play videos and games without experiencing laggy, stuttering connections.

Battery

Infinix Hot 30 Play is powered by a 6,000mAh battery. A fast, wired 33W charger recharges lithium battery. The battery will give you reliable service on 2 days-to-night usages. The power marathon technology enables battery life extension. With a 5% charge, it can support all-day standby time or up to 2 hours of calling. 18W fast charging enables the battery to recharge on the go.

Pros and Cons of Infinix Hot 30 Play

Pros

• Large battery capacity of 6,000mAh.
• Supports fast charging, 18W
• USB 2.0 Type-C port
• Large display, 6.82-inch IPS LCD
• Support fingerprint sensor
• Decent processing speed and power
• Impressive RAM and ROM, making it a high-performance phone
• Supports additional memory.

Cons

• Does not support 5G, limited to 4G Network Connectivity.
• Basic camera set-up
• Cheap material used to make phone
• Low 720p resolution
• Not dust and waterproof.

Verdict

It is a good 4G phone, based on the specifications and affordability (price). Its RAM, ROM, camera, processing unit, and display will deliver decent performance. Browsing, calling and playing mid-setting games is doable on the Infinix Hot 30 Play, making it an excellent bargain for phones in that range. Unfortunately, it does not support 5G, as it would have otherwise been a great deal in price, functionality and performance in 2023. A larger display and battery than other Hot 30 phones make it stand out, if you prefer those specifications.