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Infinix Hot 4 (2016) review

Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Mediatek MT6580
Mali-400 MP2
2 GB / 16 GB
5.5 inches (720 x 1280 px)
8 MP, 3840 x 2160 px, autofocus

Infinix announced the launch of the Hot 4 smartphone in 2016. The manufacturer is offering the Infinix Hot 4 phone with 5.5 inches display, Mediatek MT6580 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The Infinix Hot 4 comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, and a Li-Po 4000 mAh battery. The 5.5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1280 px).

Infinix Hot 4 specifications

BrandInfinix
NameHot 4
ModelX557
Release date2016

Body

The weight of Infinix Hot 4 is about 6.17 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Infinix phone are average (6.01 x 3 x 0.35 inches).

Weight6.17 oz
Dimensions6.01 x 3 x 0.35 inches
Colorsblack, blue, gold, red, turquoise
SIM typeMicro SIM

System

The Infinix Hot 4 comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software. We use AnTuTu app to measure general processing performance. AnTuTu Benchmark is the most popular benchmark app for Android phones.

OS versionAndroid OS v6.0 (Marshmallow)
SoCMediatek MT6580
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400 MP2
PerformanceAnTuTu v9: 31925

Display

The size of Hot 4 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5.5 inches IPS display of Infinix Hot 4 with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size5.5 inches
Resolution720 x 1280 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Infinix Hot 4 (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM2 GB
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Hot 4 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie camera5 MP
Main camera8 MP, 3840 x 2160 px, autofocus
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Infinix Hot 4 supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Hot 4 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetoothv4.1, A2DP
GPSA-GPS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Po 4000 mAh battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Hot 4 is removable. You can simply buy a new piece from the open market and interchange it easily by yourself.

TypeLi-Po 4000 mAh

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The Hot 4 phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This Infinix phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Hot 4 phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The Dual SIM capability of Infinix Hot 4 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, fingerprint, light, proximity
SpecialsDual SIM, Quick Charge, XOS

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Infinix Hot 4, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

Infinix Hot 4 pictures

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Infinix Hot 4 / X557

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