Infinix Kenya has announced availability of the HOT 8 Series in the country. There’s a couple of different variants with this Series. So make sure you understand what you want, and what you’re buying before picking it up.
Here are the Infinix HOT 8 models that will be in Kenya:
- HOT 8 Lite – Starts at KES. 9,999. It has 2GB RAM, 32GB storage. DOES NOT support 4G networks, and there’s an 8MP + QVGA rear camera setup.
- HOT 8 – Starts at KES. 10,999. It has 2GB RAM, 32GB storage. Supports 4G networks, and there’s a 13MP + 2MP + QVGA rear camera setup.
- HOT 8 (Jumia Exclusive) – Starts at KES. 11,899. It has 3GB RAM, 32GB Storage, and everything else is identical to the HOT 8.
- All models have 5000mAh batteries.
I feel like these many variants really confuse a product. I am sure some customers pick up a device thinking they’ve got a different model, only to end up lacking certain features.
The Jumia Exclusive HOT 8 will be the best phone to pick up. At that price it competes directly with many phones ranging from KES. 12,000 to KES. 18,000.
“The Infinix HOT series aims to empower young people with boundless entertainment
experience fueled by transformative mobile technology. We observe the trends of
online and offline entertainment in global emerging markets where technologies
apply. We found that young people desire to connect and share their life with
their communities in various ways, such as social networking, gaming,
streaming, and partying.” Said Benjamin Jiang, Managing Director of Infinix
Mobile.
“The launch of HOT 8 is a great example of how Infinix spares no efforts
in delivering on its promise. By integrating a bigger battery, a bigger display
and other key features, we not only aim to satisfy consumers’ entertainment
desires, but also inspire them to explore a world of creativity with one device
at smaller cost.” Jiang further added.
Infinix HOT 8 Lite Specifications:
PRICE | KES. 9,999 |
Display | 6.6 inches 720x1600p resolution (20:9 aspect ratio) |
Rear Camera | Dual Setup: 8MP VGA |
Front Camera | 8MP |
Chipset | MT6580, 1.3GHz Octa-core |
GPU | _ |
RAM | 2GB RAM |
Storage | 32GB Storage Kenya (128 GB via microSD card) |
Operating System | Android 9 Pie |
Battery | 5000mAh |
Network | 2G, 3G, NO 4G |
Connectivity | 2.4G Wi-Fi, microUSB, 3.5mm audio jack |
Colour options | Quetzal Cyan, Midnight Black, Cosmic Purple |
Others | Rear Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Dirac Audio |
Infinix HOT 8 Specifications:
PRICE | KES. 10,999 – 2GB Model |
Display | 6.6 inches 720x1600p resolution (20:9 aspect ratio) |
Rear Camera | 13MP 2MP Dedicated low light sensor |
Front Camera | 8MP |
Chipset | Helio A22 | MT6761 |
GPU | PowerVR GE8320 GPU |
RAM | 2GB RAM (3GB RAM Model – KES. 11,899) |
Storage | 32GB Storage (256 GB via microSD card) |
Operating System | Android 9 Pie with XOS Skin |
Battery | 5000mAh |
Network | 2G, 3G, 4G (VoLTE ready) |
Connectivity | 2.4G Wi-Fi, microUSB, 3.5mm audio jack |
Colour options | Quetzal Cyan, Midnight Black, Cosmic Purple |
Others | Rear Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Dirac Audio |