InfInIx Smart 5

Big display and big battery on a budget

Infinix has expanded its popular Smart series with the launch of Smart 5 in India. The smartphone has some headlining features which you may call the category-firsts such as a 6,000mAh battery, a large 6.82-inch display, and an Helio G25 octa-core processor at the price of Rs 7,199. The Infinix Smart 5 comes in four color options: Morandi Green, 7° Purple, Aegean Blue, and Obsidian Black, and the one that I had for review is the Aegean Blue variant. Even though it looks interesting on the spec-sheet, let’s find out where it stands on different parameters of excellence.

Design

The all-new Infinix device is bigger in size than most other smartphones in this price segment. It sports a 6.82-inch HD+ display with moderately thick bezels all around on the front, whereas the back is glossy, having a gem-cut texture design with a flow pattern that pops when light falls on it. There is a dual-camera module located at the top left on the rear which is designed in such a way that it looks like there are three lenses. The camera setup appreciatively is not protruded and sits nearly flush with the rear panel. The handset has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner which is placed a little higher than usual. Performance-wise, the fingerprint sensor is accurate enabling the device to unlock swiftly.

While there is a SIM tray – housing two nano-SIM slots as well as a microSD card slot – on the left, you’ll find the power and volume buttons on the right side of the frame. The power button is suitably positioned, whereas you need to shuffle the phone in your hand to reach the volume buttons. On the bottom, the smartphone offers a micro- USB port, with a 3.5mm headphone jack and the primary microphone on either side. As usual, the company provides you a screen protector along with a plastic case and a 10W charger in the box.