Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G Plus: Full Review, Price, and the RAM Price Hike You Need to Know About
Infinix Hot 70 Pro 5G Plus: Full Review, Price, and the RAM Price Hike You Need to Know About
A unique rear display, color-shifting finishes, and a real look at how much RAM and storage costs have actually risen.
Infinix has officially launched its Hot 70 series in the Pakistani market, and this release also serves as a real-world example of something that's been widely discussed but rarely confirmed: exactly how much RAM and storage prices have climbed industry-wide. Some buyers will inevitably feel this phone seems overpriced or under-upgraded on paper. The reality, however, is that this may be one of the strongest value-for-money options currently available in its price bracket, largely because of how much more expensive phones across the board are about to become.
Price in Pakistan
A genuine generational leap: 5G arrives on the Hot series
Unlike the previous generation, which remained on 4G, the Hot 70 Pro marks the series' first move to 5G. Even compared to last year's Hot 60 Pro and Hot 60 Pro Plus models (which used MediaTek's Helio G200), this new chipset delivers meaningfully better performance, not just improved connectivity.
Core specifications
Design: genuinely distinctive color options
Infinix has clearly invested significant effort into this generation's design language, and the color lineup goes well beyond typical finish variations.
The standout feature: an active matrix display on the back
Perhaps the most unique addition to this phone is a small secondary display on the back, branded as the "Active Matrix Cube" due to its compact, cube-like shape, previously seen (in larger form) on Infinix's Note series.
- Notification previews and incoming call alerts
- Built-in "lucky number" randomizer mini-game (1-10)
- Shake-to-select game for randomly picking someone, useful for deciding who pays a group bill
- Custom light-effect designs users can create and display
Software and AI features
Camera performance: a genuine improvement
While the camera hardware itself isn't dramatically different on paper, real-world image quality has improved noticeably compared to older Infinix phones. Low-light portrait photography in particular shows a marked improvement, background blur in dim lighting now looks considerably more accurate and natural.
It's worth noting the rear camera setup is fairly basic despite having two lenses, only the 50MP sensor functions as the true main camera. Video recording on both front and rear cameras is currently capped at 2K resolution.
The Hot 60 Pro Plus that originally launched around Rs. 60,000 has itself since climbed to roughly Rs. 85,000 in today's market, reflecting industry-wide cost increases, not just this phone's pricing.
Audio
Despite sounding reasonably loud, the phone surprisingly ships with a single-speaker setup rather than dual stereo speakers, a notable step back given that other recent Infinix phones in this category have moved toward stereo audio.
Battery and charging
The 6,000mAh battery pairs with 45W charging, and the phone inherits several battery management features previously exclusive to Infinix's Note series, including reverse wired charging, bypass charging, detailed charging speed tracking, and battery health monitoring.
For anyone with an older phone, rising industry-wide RAM and storage costs effectively mean your existing device has gained relative value, since replacing it now costs more across the board. But for buyers who need a new phone right now, the Hot 70 Pro is shaping up to be one of the strongest value-for-money options currently available in the Pakistani market at this price point.
Frequently asked questions
The 8GB/128GB variant is priced at approximately Rs. 85,000, with 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB variants also expected.
To maintain pricing amid rising RAM and storage costs, Infinix moved to an IPS LCD panel this generation instead of the AMOLED panels seen on some previous models.
It is a small secondary display on the back of the phone that shows notifications, includes two mini-games, and supports custom light-effect designs.
Yes, it uses a thermochromic finish that changes color when exposed to heat, leaving a visible imprint pattern from warm objects.
Yes, previous Hot series generations remained on 4G. The Hot 70 Pro marks the series' first move to a 5G chipset.
No, despite sounding reasonably loud, it ships with a single-speaker setup rather than dual stereo speakers.