Infinix is turning heads with the Hot 70 Pro, and the company's clearly betting that eye-catching design can be the difference maker in the budget phone space. At Rs 24,999, this phone comes loaded with design features that honestly feel way more ambitious than what you'd normally expect at this price point. The real question is whether all that visual flair actually translates into a phone that won't bore you after a few weeks of use.
The star of the show here is definitely the active matrix cube sitting on the back, right below three vertically stacked camera cutouts. This little display can show you the time, notifications, and incoming calls, but here's the fun part: it can also run mini games like spin the bottle or a number spinner. Yeah, it sounds gimmicky, but when you're hanging out with friends, this thing genuinely grabs attention and becomes a conversation starter. Beyond the cube, Infinix is offering four different color options with unique effects. The Silk Glow Purple variant we tested shifts color depending on the light hitting it, while the Thermo Orange model changes shade with temperature. The Mirage Green option even glows in the dark. It's giving serious Nokia Lumia vibes from the smartphone golden age.
On the screen front, you're looking at a 6.76-inch FHD Plus IPS display with 144Hz refresh rate support, though it maxes out at 120Hz for most everyday tasks. In a market where competitors like the Poco M8 Power are going all-in on AMOLED, Infinix stuck with an IPS panel here. The display does come with noticeably thick bezels, especially that chin at the bottom, but you'll get used to it. The phone also rocks an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, so accidental spills and light rain won't send you into panic mode.
The design philosophy here is clearly about making you notice the phone the moment you pick it up. The plastic back has a surprisingly premium feel despite being, well, plastic, and the overall thickness of 7.85mm with rounded corners makes it comfortable to hold with one hand. You get a fingerprint sensor integrated into the volume button that's responsive enough, plus a customizable one-tap key. Even the included transparent hard case with color-matched sides is a thoughtful touch that beats the usual yellowing TPU cases.
So here's the deal: the Hot 70 Pro is absolutely built to turn heads with its design choices and that active matrix cube is genuinely fun. But as with any budget phone, you're going to want to dig deeper into the performance and camera quality before committing your money. Infinix has set an interesting baseline here, but whether it can hold your attention beyond the initial wow factor depends on what else it's got under the hood.
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