Infinix Note 5 with Android One has all the latest specs you need to have on your smartphone

Infinix, the mid-ranged smartphone maker had arrived in India a year ago. They tied up with Flipkart and brought some great smartphones back to back. They include Infinix Hot 4 Pro, Infinix Note 4 and Infinix Zero 5. Most of them were hit and this made Infinix a promising brand in India… The Note 4 was the best seller out of the lot.

This year also they have launched 3 of their smartphones that have created headlines with their sale. The three are Infinix Hot S3, Infinix Hot 6 Pro, and Infinix Smart 2… All of them are equally good and have given a tough competition to other handset makers…

Here’s the official trailer:

The wait is over! Our most brilliant Note, the #InfinixNote5 is finally here. Watch to know what it holds for you. Click on NOTE-FY ME to get updates: https://t.co/Y26BRDUgb1#BeyondIntelligent #InfinixIndia #GameChanged pic.twitter.com/PMenhsyyCJ

— InfinixIndia (@InfinixIndia) August 23, 2018

And now, Infinix has launched the all-new Infinix Note 5 on 23rd August. Probably this is the best smartphone you can consider under a Rs.10,000 budget. Well, actually the Note 5 is launched with the price tag of Rs.9,999 and will be exclusively available on Flipkart from 31st August.

The specialty of this device is that it is an AndroidOne device. Android One is a series of smartphones that run the unmodified Android operating system. It is a hardware and software technical standard created by Google intended to provide a consistent user experience and improved security through frequent updates and Google Play Protect.

Now let’s have a look at the specifications of the Infinix Note 5.

Key Specs: 

• 5.99 inches 1080 x 2160 px Display
• 2 GHz MediaTek Helio P23 Octa-Core Processor
• 3 GB RAM
• 32 GB inbuilt storage
• 12 MP Rear Camera
• 16 MP Front Camera
• Memory Card Supported, up to 128 GB
• Android 8.1 (Oreo)
• Dual Sim, VoLTE, 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi
• 18 Watt Fast Charging

Infinix Note 5 as a whole…

The Note 5 is a budget smartphone that is good looking, promising and the first one to have Android One in that price range. Infinix, being the budget handset maker, never did bring a great looking smartphone in the budget like Nokia, Oppo or Vivo…

Design and build

This time they have taken things seriously, and has made it sturdy, good looking and included a glass back. In the budget segment, it will be the first one to feature that… Honor 9 Lite did have a glass back but was costlier than this one. The smartphone is very slim as well, and can easily be carried.

Crafted with a 10-layer coating of reflective nano-chrome particles, this phone has a smooth and premium glass finish that exudes sophistication.

Display

Coming to the display, the smartphone features a 5.99-inch FHD+ display, which is rare to find at that price range. The smartphone doesn’t have a notch but has the much needed Full-view display…

The FHD+ Full View Display, along with an impressive 85% screen-to-body-ratio, gives you an immersive viewing experience for videos, photos and other visual content.

Performance

The smartphone is powered by Helio P23 chipset and has a clock speed of 2GHz. The octa-core processor powers through the day and has enough power to drive your favorite games and apps.

With MediaTek P23 64-bit Octa-core processor (16nm) and 3 GB of RAM, this phone can handle any task you throw at it seamlessly. It has a 3-in-1 card slot with a dedicated SD card slot that you can use to expand the internal memory (up to 128 GB).

Camera

The 12MP rear camera comes with an f 2.0 aperture, 1.25 micrometer (µm) Big Pixels and Dual LED flash, lets you take beautiful, bright and clear pictures. The AI-based Auto Scene Recognition optimizes the image’s quality by recognizing the object in focus, background setting, and light intensity.

The 16MP front camera has a large f2.0 aperture, 5P lens element, and Softlight Flash lets you take gorgeous selfies even in low light conditions. The 4-in-1 Pixel Technology captures more light to deliver enhanced selfies.

As the camera is AI-powered, so with software optimizations, you can expect lots of AI beauty modes, AI bokeh modes and other stuff…

Google Android One

With Android One, experience innovations like Android Oreo’s smart features that extend the battery life, a Google-designed UI and launcher, and Google Assistant right in the palm of your hand. These latest innovations are not only smart and secure, but they are designed to keep you engaged.

Also, there’s the Google Lens that uses the camera to identify what you see around you, such as landmarks, barcodes, books, movies, buildings and much more.

As the smartphone is Google-powered, from stock Android to battery saving or from Google Lens to Google Assistant, you can experience smoothness everywhere… Also, with Android One you will get the latest Android updates and patches every time.

Battery

The smartphone boasts a 4500 mAh battery that lasts for up to three days. The AI Power Management Technology tracks the usage pattern and optimizes the battery life accordingly for effective battery usage.

And also you get the 18 Watt fast charge which is very much required to charge this huge beast. Infinix claims that with just 30 minutes of charging, it gives you up to one day of battery charge.

Other features

Among all other features, the smartphone has the much important fingerprint sensor at the back. It has all the much necessary sensors including G-Sensor, Proximity, Light, Compass, Hall.

Also, enjoy HD voice and video calling by taking advantage of this dual sim smartphone with active 4G VoLTE on both SIM cards.

Verdict

The Infinix Note 5 at the price of Rs.9,999 is just freaking awesome!!! It has a stylish design, amazing camera, long-lasting battery and Android One.

Out of the bunch, the smartphone stands out because it covers the prime necessity of a person to have a smartphone. It has good performance, AI management and stock Android over the top. With a huge battery and slim design, it is the best one to carry everywhere…

Here are some pros and cons of the smartphone:

Pros

• Android One
• Awesome design with a glass back
• Large FHD+ Display
• AI-powered Helio P23 chipset
• Pure Stock Android experience
• Huge battery
• Promising camera performance
• 18 Watt Fast Charge Support

Cons

• No dual camera
• Only 3GB+32GB option
• No face unlock
• Seems to have a bit weight

Well, this promising smartphone will be up for sale from 12 PM, 31st August. The smartphone will be available in 3 colors: Berlin Gray, Ice Blue & Milan Black…

How did you like the smartphone? Share your views in the comments down below… 🙂

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