Infinix recently launched the Hot 7 device, a mid range smartphone with that premium look that makes you think it qualifies for flagship status. Last year, we saw the Hot 6 coming with equally impressive features, though suitable for the market then.
One thing to note is that the Hot 7 is the successor to the 6, coming after the Infinix Hot 6X which debuted the notch for the Hot series. Any smartphone lover with a sense of fashion will tell you how smart the notch makes a phone look.
In between there, we saw the Hot 6 Pro which had a dual rear camera setup – one more than the single 13 MP sensor on the Hot 6.
Fast forward, we have the Hot 7 on the market, and we question whether it is worth an upgrade for you to get it if you have been holding the Hot 6 since May 2018.
Similarities between the Infinix Hot 6 and Hot 7
You’ll find much of the similarity, though not all of it, in the performance sector of the two devices. Both devices come with two variants of 1 GB and 2 GB, with a 4000mAh battery to each, Face Unlock at the front cam, and a fingerprint scanner at the back.
The two run on Android Oreo, with the Hot 6 running the Go edition of the OS, and they also come with the 3D DIRAC audio technology which lets you listen to calls and music clearly without using earphone.
Differences between the Infinix Hot 6 and Hot 7
Display
The Infinix Hot 6 sports a 6 inch HD+ Infinity display with an 18:9 aspect ratio while the Hot 7 upgrades to a 6.2-inch HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 19:9, and a notch at the top.
Camera
The Hot 7 has a dual camera setup at the back comprising of 13 MP and 8 MP sensors, while the Hot 6 has only a single 13 MP camera.
The Hot 6’s front camera is a 5 MP sensor while that of the Hot 7 is of 8 MP.
Performance
For the OS, the Hot 7 ships with the latest XOS v4.1 Honeybee which makes work easy and swift while the 6 comes with the XOS v3.3 Hummingbird, which you can upgrade to the latest version.
