Launched as the follow-up to the Infinix Smart 10 (review), the Smart 20 has been unveiled as yet another 4G budget offering that highly emphasises a slim and durable form factor. Featuring the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate, the handset is expected to deliver entry-level performance for basic apps, web browsing, and watching videos on the go.
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Infinix Smart 20 pricing, availability, and sale date
The Infinix Smart 20 starts at Rs 12,499 for the base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, while the 4GB RAM + 128GB model will retail for Rs 13,999. As part of the early-bird offers, Infinix is offering Rs 1,100 off on Flipkart Axis and SBI cards, while ICICI and HDFC Bank credit and debit card holders can avail an instant Rs 500 off on the purchase of the phone.
The Infinix Smart 20 goes on sale starting June 12th at 12 PM. As for the colour options, the device will be available in Sunlike Orange, Shadow Black, Polaris Titanium, and Cloudline Blue colourways.
What the Infinix Smart 20 has to offer
The highlight of the Infinix Smart 20 revolves around its design and build, which measures just 7.7mm in thickness and carries an IP64 rating, making it one of the thinnest smartphones in the segment. Paired with the funky colours on offer, the phone is well-suited for users who wish to rock something distinct.
The smartphone carries a punch-hole style 6.78-inch HD+ LCD display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. While the typical brightness levels stand at 560 nits, the high brightness value stands at 700 nits. Despite being an LCD panel, the phone comes with Always On Display (AOD), which should power the screen for just a few seconds to display the time and notifications.
Running on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate chipset, the Smart 20 should offer a performance bump over the Smart 10’s Unisoc T7250 processor. That said, the processor is likely to suffice for light usage scenarios, such as calling, watching videos, chatting on WhatsApp, and web browsing. The phone features LPDDR4X RAM and EMMC storage type.
For photography, there’s an 8MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie shooter. Since it’s a budget-oriented smartphone, expect it to deliver just usable shots. The video recording is capped at 2K 30FPS on both front and rear cameras.
The Smart 20 runs on the latest XOS 16, based on Android 16. Announced just a few months ago, the new iteration of XOS brings a light-glass design, a revamped quick settings panel, a host of lockscreen and homescreen customisation options, and AI features for productivity. At this point in time, there’s no information on the software update policy.
Lastly, the Smart 20 runs on a 5,200mAh battery with support for 15W charging and 5W reverse wired charging. Since the display doesn’t have many pixels to push, it should offer enough endurance for a day or more.
Should you buy the Infinix Smart 20?
Starting at Rs 12,499, the Infinix Smart 20 would be a preferred choice for those in need of a budget smartphone without 5G being their top priority. Based on our experience with the Smart 10, the Smart 20 should offer workable performance for daily use, while delivering enough battery life for a day. The slim 7.7mm build further adds to the phone’s portability, making it easy to carry around.
Until last year, brands offered 5G phones for as little as Rs 7,000. The rise in memory prices has forced all manufacturers to offer smartphones at significantly higher rates. Therefore, the Smart 20 coming with 4G-only capabilities above Rs 10,000 is a result of the shifting market dynamics.
