The Infinix Hot 30 16GB edition arrives as a gaming-focused budget smartphone launched in Thailand, packing a Helio G88 octa-core processor, a 50MP rear camera, and a large 5,000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging — all aimed at mobile gamers who play titles like Free Fire on a tight budget.
Infinix Hot 30 16GB RAM and Gaming Performance
At the heart of the Infinix Hot 30 sits a Helio G88 octa-core chipset built on a 12nm process and clocked up to 2.0GHz, paired with an ARM Mali-G52 MC2 GPU for graphics. Infinix specifically highlights that running the popular battle-royale game Free Fire for one hour keeps the maximum background temperature at just 34.5°C, making it a comfortable gaming session.
The phone ships with 8GB of physical RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Crucially, it supports 8GB of virtual RAM expansion, bringing the effective total to 16GB RAM — the headline figure Infinix promotes for smoother multitasking and game-loading speeds. The software runs on XOS 12 based on Android 12.
Display, Camera, and Battery Specs
The Infinix Hot 30 sports a 6.78-inch Full HD+ LCD display with a resolution of 1080 × 2460 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, 500 nits peak brightness, and Panda Glass protection — a solid panel for an entry-level gaming device.
For photography, the rear houses a dual-camera setup led by a 50MP primary sensor with an F/1.6 aperture alongside an AI lens. On the front, a 5MP selfie camera with an F/2.45 aperture handles video calls and self-portraits.
Battery life should keep up with extended gaming sessions thanks to a 5,000 mAh cell backed by 33W fast charging, so you spend less time tethered to a wall outlet between matches. Connectivity includes a USB-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a dedicated microphone.
Price and Availability
The Infinix Hot 30 was initially made available for offline sale in Thailand. Infinix had not disclosed official pricing on its Thailand website at launch, though the device was purchasable through in-store channels. Pricing details are expected to be updated as the rollout expands.
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| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.78-inch Full HD+ LCD, 1080 × 2460 px, 90Hz, 500 nits, Panda Glass |
| Processor | Helio G88 Octa-core, 12nm, up to 2.0GHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 8GB physical + 8GB virtual = 16GB effective |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (F/1.6) + AI lens |
| Front Camera | 5MP (F/2.45) |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh, 33W fast charging |
| OS | XOS 12 (Android 12) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 3.5mm audio jack, microphone |
