Infinix Note 8i is the smaller variant of the Note 8 and you can check the bigger variant of the Infinix Note 8 from here. The Infinix Note 8i is a pretty decent mid-range phone and what makes it nice is that it carries most of the features of its bigger sibling with a lower price tag. The Infinix Note 8i price in Nigeria is expected to start from N60,000
The big difference between Note 8 and Note 8i is that the former has a bigger screen, dual camera for selfies, and of course a better quality of design. Check out the quick review and verdict of the device below.
The Infinix Note 8i has four cameras on the back and these consist of a 48 MP f/1.8 wide lens, 2 MP f/2.4 macro lens, and two 2MP f/2.4 depth sensors. Selfies are taken care of by a 16MP lens that is housed within a tiny punch-hole. The camera specs seem nice on paper but one thing you should know is that not having an ultra-wide lens, to be honest, is not a big deal. But it is a disappointment to feature four cameras on the back, and then to not include it.
There is one thing I notice, most consumers that purchase budget or mid-range devices are not after the latest and greatest chipset and it is understandable. So, at this price point, Infinix’s decision to use a Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm) chipset is not a bad move. The chipset is not lacking, however, it is not the best choice for you if mobile gaming and heavy multitasking are your priority. Joining it, there is 6 GB RAM and 128 GB expandable storage.
A large 5000mAh battery is included in the device, which makes a real difference in everyday usage. The device supports 18W fast charging via type-c USB which will charge from 0-100% in 1hour30minutes and can last for the whole day.
Infinix Note 8i comes with the latest XOS v7.1 based on the Android 10 operating system. XOS comes with some good features, including Live Transcribe and Game Mode. These features add value to the overall XOS. Also, the Dual Speakers support DTS that gives your ears an immersive musical experience.
Infinix Note 8i Full Specs
| Announced Date | 15th October 2020 |
| Release Date | ? October 2020 |
| Build | Front glass Plastic back Plastic frame |
| Weight | – |
| Water-Resistant | No |
| Dimensions | 175.3 x 78.8 x 9 mm |
| Display Size & Type | 6.78 inches IPS LCD HD+ 20.5:9 Aspect ratio 480 nits Max brightness |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Screen Resolution | 720 x 1640 pixels |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.0% |
| Pixel Density | ~264 PPI |
| Software | Android 10, XOS 7.1 |
| CPU | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm) |
| Storage | 128GB Supports SD Card. |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Main Camera (Quad) | 64 MP 2 MP 2 MP .2 MP Quad-LED Flash Supports [email protected] video recording |
| Selfie Camera (Single) | 8 MP Dual-LED flash Supports [email protected] video recording |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Connectivity | Hotspot, GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wifi Direct BT 5.0, NFC |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Electronic Compass Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor |
| Battery | -Non-Removable Li-Po 5200 mAh -USB: Type-C, USB OTG -Fast battery charging: 18W -Wireless Charging: No -Power Share: No |
| Colors | Gray, Blue, Green |
| Price | Starts from N60,000 |
*Pls Note that the price of this device may change with time.
Infinix Note 8i price in Nigeria & availability
The Infinix Note 8i price is yet to be disclosed, but we estimate N60,000 – N70,000. Based on Infinix’s previous releases of the Note series, we are expecting both Note 8 and Note 8i to be released in Nigeria before October ends. STAY TUNED AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NOTIFICATION.
Verdict
This year, the mid-range market is indeed filled with lots of devices, and Infinix appears very eager to ensure that its product here is continually refreshing. The Infinix Note 8i seems to be a very appealing choice at first glance, although the slightly high price point might drive consumers towards devices with more features at a similar price or even a cheaper option.
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