Infinix Hot 70 Pro review: A phone that grabs attention but can it keep it?

In recent months, Infinix has managed to stand out with multiple phone launches. The brand recently released a Pininfarina edition of the Note 60 Pro too. Now, the company is bringing the same blueprint to its more affordable Hot series of phones, with the Infinix Hot 70 Pro.

As the name suggests, the Hot 70 Pro wants to make itself seen, and to do this, Infinix seems to be going all-in on design. But today’s smartphone buyer is not impressed with just the looks of a phone they buy. They want a phone to deliver on all aspects. At a starting price of Rs 24,999, can the Infinix Hot 70 Pro live up to expectations? Let’s delve right into our India Today Tech review.advertisement❮❯ Read Full StoryInfinix Hot 70 Pro design and active matrix cubeOn the design side, Infinix seems to have not left any stone unturned. The Hot 70 Pro is available in India in four colour options – all of which get a different effect too. The Silk Glow Purple we have comes with a pattern that changes colour depending on the light that falls on it. And it looks quite nice. The plastic back also gets a really smooth finish, which feels quite premium. The Hot 70 Pro comes with different effects on the back depending on the colour you pick.

In addition, the Thermo Orange variant changes shade depending on the temperature while the Mirage Green model glows in the dark.

In recent years, phonemakers have played a bit safer when it comes to colours – apart from a certain orange shade that we have seen in the past year. For tech geeks like us, Infinix’s focus on colours on the Hot 70 Pro may remind you of the Nokia Lumia days.

Moving beyond the colours, the Hot 70 Pro follows a similar design to older Hot series devices, but with a twist. You get three square-ish camera cutouts on the back, arranged vertically. But the lowest square is, what Infinix calls, an active matrix cube.

This matrix cube is quite similar to the active matrix display we saw on the Infinix Note 60 Pro earlier this year. It may also remind you of the Nothing Phone 3 and 4a Pro.

Like the Note 60 Pro, this matrix cube can show you the time, notifications, and calls. You can also play mini games with it such as spin the bottle or a number spinner. These games can be a party trick when you are out with friends, as the cube instantly grabs attention.

The Infinix Hot 70 Pro gets a plastic frame, which is virtually the norm in this segment these days. The device has a thickness of about 7.85mm and comes with rounded corners – this makes it easy to use the device even with one hand. The fingerprint sensor is placed on the volume button and is quite responsive. You also get a one-tap key that can be customised.

The Hot 70 Pro also gets an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, allowing you to not worry about accidental splashes or using the phone outdoors during light rain. One thing you may appreciate is the case that you get with the Hot 70 Pro. It is a hard transparent case with colour-matched sides that is less likely to turn yellow than the usual TPU cases.Infinix Hot 70 Pro display and sound

On the front, the Infinix Hot 70 Pro features a 6.76-inch FHD Plus IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate – 144Hz is only for supported games, otherwise it tops out at 120Hz. At a time when phones like the Realme 16T and the OnePlus N6 are using 720p panels, it is good to see a 1080p panel on the Hot 70 Pro. Although the Poco M8 Power comes with an AMOLED panel. The Hot 70 Pro gets a Full HD IPS display that can go as high as 144Hz for supported games.

But as is the case with phones in this segment these days, the Infinix Hot 70 Pro does come with some thick bezels, particularly with a chin at the bottom. You do get used to the chin after a while though. Thankfully, we get a punch-hole for the selfie camera and not a notch.

The Infinix Hot 70 Pro’s display is rated to have a high brightness mode of 950 nits. During my time with the device, I found that the screen would get decently bright outdoors. Of course, under direct sunlight you do feel that the brightness could’ve been better, but it does the job at this price.

Coming to video streaming, while the IPS display cannot match an AMOLED panel, it is not bad for the price. The colours turn out good, and there is HDR support on YouTube. Netflix gets support for Widevine L1 – but no HDR. There is a slight blue-tint though that is typical of IPS displays.

The Hot 70 Pro gets a single bottom firing speaker. While the speaker gets loud enough and should be fine for some video streaming, the sound does lack the clarity you may want while listening to music.Infinix Hot 70 Pro performance

For performance, the Infinix Hot 70 Pro uses the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset. We have seen this processor be used in devices like the Tecno Pova Curve 2 in the past. You can do some gaming on the Infinix Hot 70 Pro.

In the real world, the Hot 70 Pro should do the job when it comes to everyday use. Apps open fairly quickly and switching between them is not an issue either. Even while multitasking – such as having Bluetooth and navigation on, and using the camera – the Hot 70 Pro can perform decently. Though after some time, the phone does start to struggle.

When it comes to gaming, you can get up to 60 FPS on Call of Duty Mobile on the Infinix Hot 70 Pro. The phone also doesn’t get too warm while playing. But the phone may be better-suited for lighter games such as Subway Surfers City.

In terms of benchmark scores, on Geekbench 7, the Infinix Hot 70 scores 839 points in single-core, and 2,831 points in multi-core. On Antutu 11, the device got a score of just over 7,50,000. Benchmark scores for the Infinix Hot 70 Pro.

This puts it ahead of phones like the OnePlus N6 and the Realme 16T that use Dimensity 6300 series SoCs. The Poco M8 Power, with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, also is just a bit behind. But you also have phones like the Samsung Galaxy M47 which uses the more powerful Snapdragon 6 Gen 3.Infinix Hot 70 Pro cameras

Now, let’s talk about cameras. The Infinix Hot 70 Pro uses a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 sensor. This is the same sensor that you get on costlier phones such as the iQOO Z11 and the Poco X8 Power. While this gives the Hot 70 Pro good hardware to begin with, the difference comes with how the images are processed. You get a single main camera on the Infinix Hot 70 Pro.

The main sensor does manage to deliver some good detail and colours for the most part. Sometimes – particularly in portrait mode – the colours may feel a bit boosted. Skin tones do turn out to be decent but there is some inconsistency.

The Hot 70 Pro uses an 8-megapixel selfie camera. As is the case with most phones, there is some beautification of selfies – sometimes this may lead to aggressive smoothening of faces though. But overall, the selfies are usable and not a dealbreaker.

In terms of video recording, you can shoot at up to 2K (1440p) at 30FPS on both sensors. There is no optical image stabilisation (OIS), that is, you can expect some instability if you are recording videos on the move. However, if you want to just record Reels or take some clips, the cameras are not bad.Infinix Hot 70 Pro battery life

While we have discussed video streaming, gaming, and taking pictures on the Infinix Hot 70 Pro, you will need a battery that lasts. The Hot 70 Pro uses a 6,000mAh battery. While this is a large battery, today we are seeing phones with 10,000mAh cells. You get a colour-matched case with the Hot 70 Pro.

Nevertheless, battery life on the Infinix Hot 70 Pro is fairly decent. During my time with the device, I was able to get about 6 to 7 hours of screen-on time while doing regular tasks such as browsing online and using social media. A couple of gaming sessions also don’t drain the battery too much.

The Hot 70 Pro should easily be a full-day phone, and for casual use, you can expect it to cross a day and a half without any issues. However, phones like the OnePlus N6 and Poco M8 Power come with 8,000mAh batteries.

On the charging front, the Infinix Hot 70 Pro supports 45W fast charging. This allows the phone to fully charge in a little over an hour. There is also 10W reverse charging support.Infinix Hot 70 Pro user experience

The Hot 70 Pro runs on XOS 16, based on Android 16. Infinix is promising 3 years of OS updates and 5 years of security patches for the device, which will take it to Android 19. The depth effect on the home screen is an interesting feature that you get on XOS 16.

XOS 16 comes with a lot of customisation options. You can play around with icon colours, shapes, and more. What you may find particularly interesting is the depth effect on the homescreen. Like the lockscreen, it adds a depth effect to your wallpaper on the homescreen, while moving apps around the sides. And of course, there are a lot of transparent elements in the UI which may not be to everyone’s taste, but look cool.

The UI itself feels smooth and you don’t notice any issues or jitters while using the Hot 70 Pro. It also comes with virtually all features you get on XOS whereas often brands may remove a few things like depth effects on midrange phones.

Though there is some bloatware. You get pre-installed third-party apps like PhonePe and Spotify, along with a few games. There are also app recommendation folders which you can disable.Infinix Hot 70 verdict

So there are no doubts that the Infinix Hot 70 Pro is a looker. The phone – no matter which colour you buy – will grab the attention of anyone around you. But does it manage to keep you interested? The Hot 70 Pro can be your pick if you want a stylish device at this price.

The Hot 70 Pro has a lot going for it apart from design. The display, while not AMOLED, is Full HD and is decent enough for streaming. The performance is fairly good, given the current market situation, and the UI feels smooth too. The battery may not be the biggest out there, but there is plenty of juice in the tank to not give you battery anxiety either. Though the cameras could be better.

That is to say, at Rs 24,999, the Infinix Hot 70 Pro ticks enough boxes that makes it a decent device to use in 2026. The design and the active matrix cube help make it more fun than its rivals.- EndsPublished By: Published On: Sep 16, 2026 16:33 ISTAlso Read | Infinix Note 60 Pro review: Lots of style and some substanceAlso Read | Poco M8 Power review: Big screen and long-lasting battery at a decent priceAlso Read | Redmi Note 17 review: A different Note for a new time