Infinix Hot 70 Pro review: impresses with its display and software

• By Ashish Kumar
Published On: 22 September 2026 | 13:17 IST

The Infinix Hot 70 Pro is the company’s latest budget offering, priced under Rs 25,000. The handset has some headline features, such as an FHD+ display and up to five years of software support, which aren’t standard in the current market, especially with RAM and storage prices going through the roof. The other aspects of the smartphone seem acceptable for the segment. How does that place the Infinix Hot 70 Pro in a market full of options, and who does it make the most sense for? We answer that and more in this Infinix Hot 70 Pro review.

Verdict

The Infinix Hot 70 Pro stands out for its sharp LCD display and long-term software support. The MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC and 6,000mAh battery are reliable choices for everyday use, while the cameras could do better in terms of detail. However, if you want a more power-efficient or performance-driven smartphone, alternatives such as the OnePlus N6 and Wobble One may be worth considering.

Design and display: sharp visuals

The Infinix Hot 70 Pro is designed identically to the Hot 60 5G+. However, a few touches have been added, like the smooth, glass-like back with a pattern underneath, which shimmers when light hits it at an angle. Furthermore, the cameras are positioned in individual squircle rings instead of a platform. While I admire the looks, the only real problem I see is getting rid of dust, which can get between the closely spaced and substantially protruding camera rings. The protrusion also makes the device wobble a lot when resting flat on a surface.

That said, the phone’s flat edges make it easy to hold, although its 204-gram weight may not be comfortable for long periods. It is also tall, measuring just over 166mm, partly because of its large 6.76-inch IPS LCD panel, which has a chunky chin and noticeable bezels all around. Moreover, the smartphone is among the few in the segment to offer an IP68 water and dust resistance rating, protecting it from more than minor splashes.

When it comes to the viewing experience, it may not be as crisp as the AMOLED panel, but it is better than most other smartphones. Rising component costs have forced OEMs to make compromises, like opting for lower-resolution displays. The Infinix Hot 70 Pro, meanwhile, delivers FHD+ resolution with up to a 144Hz refresh rate. The phone supports FHD and HDR resolution on video playback and HD via Netflix and other streaming platforms, making it a reliable choice for multimedia consumption.

While the smartphone may not support stereo speakers, its single bottom-firing speaker sounds decent for indoor use in moderately loud environments. The display’s 950-nit peak brightness, however, limits the smartphone’s outdoor usability, particularly in direct sunlight. As for the refresh rate, it is mostly limited to 90Hz, despite supporting up to 144Hz. Even the pre-loaded games couldn’t reach the peak refresh rate, and the system automatically dropped to 60Hz during inactivity.

Performance and software: strong support

At the core of the Infinix Hot 70 Pro is the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 SoC, paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The chipset, which is totally acceptable in a sub-Rs 25k phone, could be one reason the display refresh rate can’t reach its peak. The SoC natively supports up to a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone’s performance remains on par with its rivals in the segment. The benchmark scores prove it.

To break down these scores, the Infinix Hot 70 Pro is well suited for basic use. It can handle messaging, calling, navigation, streaming, and scrolling with ease. However, noticeable stutters appear when you run two or three activities at once. If you multitask, you may want to increase your budget. This is how the market has been lately. Nevertheless, the Infinix Hot 70 Pro is broadly on par with its competitors for everyday use.

Software-wise, the Infinix Hot 70 Pro runs Android 16-based XOS16 out of the box, with support for three major OS upgrades and five years of security updates. The software commitment is one of the strongest in the segment, higher than the standard 2+3 years.

The overall experience remains largely the same as that of other Infinix smartphones launched since the start of the year. You can read our Infinix Smart 20 review for more context on XOS 16. The Hot 70 Pro also comes with Infinix AI features, including Context Awareness, Intelligent Suggestions, Circle to Search, and Recording Summary, among others. These features work seamlessly and can be handy utility tools.

The Infinix Hot 70 Pro also boasts a ‘One-Tap Button’ on the right spine, which you can customise to 8 preset actions. Out of the box, it’s set to silence the phone. The button has a texture and an orange shade across colour options.

Battery and charging: decent endurance

The Infinix Hot 70 Pro packs a 6,000mAh battery, backed by 45W fast charging. A compatible charger is provided in the box, which takes a little over an hour to juice up the battery from 20 percent to 100 percent. The PCMark battery test rates the smartphone at 13 hours and 5 minutes, which is underwhelming, but it also packs a smaller-capacity battery than the segment standard of 7,000mAh or above.

For video streaming on YouTube, the handset consumed 4 percent battery during our internal testing. However, its battery dropped by 15 percent while playing games such as BGMI and COD: Mobile, which is on the higher side. But since heavy usage isn’t its primary use case, the handset should easily last a full day for regular users between charges. The standby time is also impressive, better than the bigger-battery Moto G77 Power.

Cameras: could have been better

In terms of optics, the Infinix Hot 70 Pro features a dual-camera setup comprising a 50MP main sensor and an unspecified auxiliary sensor. The front camera is an 8MP sensor for selfies and video calls. The phone supports 2K video recording, while 1080p recording is standard across its cameras. As for image quality, the Infinix Hot 70 Pro tends to produce slightly oversaturated tones, which may appeal to social media enthusiasts. Detail reproduction isn’t its strongest suit, but the dynamic range appears decent.

The good thing is that image quality doesn’t drop significantly on the Infinix Hot 70 Pro in low-light conditions. The primary camera does a decent job of controlling light flares and graininess, while retaining a respectable level of detail. For portraits, the skin tones may not appear natural, but the edge detection is acceptable for the price. The selfie camera shows similar behaviour to the primary camera.

For context, we compared the Infinix Hot 70 Pro’s images with a similarly priced Moto G77 Power across scenarios.

Daylight

Infinix Hot 70 Pro

Moto G77 Power

In daylight, the Moto G77 Power captures more colour-accurate images than the Infinix Hot 70 Pro. It also delivers better sharpness, although the Infinix smartphone does a good job of preserving a wider range of shades and shadows.

Portraits

Infinix Hot 70 Pro

Moto G77 Power

In portraits, the Infinix Hot 70 Pro separates the foreground from the background more cleanly than the Moto G77 Power. However, Moto remains a superior choice for finer facial details and near-accurate skin tones.

Selfies

Infinix Hot 70 Pro

Moto G77 Power

Selfies are where the Infinix Hot 70 Pro pips the Motorola smartphone with more natural skin tones. The handset also does a respectable job of preserving some, if not all, facial details and dynamic range.

Low light (night mode)

Infinix Hot 70 Pro

Moto G77 Power

The Infinix Hot 70 Pro tends to overprocess colours to control flares from artificial lighting after sunset. The phone also does a decent job of controlling graininess while retaining some details. However, the Moto G77 Power depicts the scene more accurately, with a greyish sky instead of the bluish tone captured by the Infinix smartphone.

Final verdict

The Infinix Hot 70 Pro retails in India starting at Rs 24,999. For that price, you get features that aren’t common in this segment anymore. These include a sharp FHD+ LCD display and class-leading software support, offering three major OS upgrades and five years of security updates. Furthermore, the Infinix Hot 70 Pro’s 6,000mAh battery provides enough endurance for everyday use, while the Dimensity 7100 delivers performance broadly on par with its rivals.

However, the phone isn’t without compromises. The display’s outdoor visibility is limited, the 144Hz refresh rate is rarely used, and multitasking can cause noticeable stutters. The cameras are serviceable but could do better with detail and colour accuracy, particularly in daylight and low-light scenarios.

That said, the Infinix Hot 70 Pro seems ideal for users who prioritise display quality, software longevity, and reliable everyday performance over cameras or demanding performance.

Editor’s rating: 8.1/10

Reasons to buy

• The handset is IP68 water- and dust-resistant, making it more durable than rivals.
• The handset is among the few in the segment to offer an FHD+ display.
• Performance is reliable for basic everyday use.
• The handset is promised to receive 3 major OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates.

Reasons not to buy

• Heavy users may want more.
• Photos can appear softer than expected, while colours may not always look natural or true to life.