Infinix Smart 5 Gaming Phone Review In India 2021

As the newest addition to the Smart series, the Infinix Smart 5 was just launched in the sub-Rs. 8,000 pricing range. Given its pricing, I was shocked to find how large this smartphone is when I unboxed it, thanks to the larger-than-usual battery capacity. On paper, the Smart 5 boasts some decent specs and a reasonable starting price of Rs. 7,199. Is it therefore the greatest option for individuals on a restricted budget? To find out, I put the Infinix Smart 5 to the test.

Infinix Smart 5 Gaming Phone Review In India 2021

Design of the Infinix Smart 5

The physical size of the Infinix Smart 5 7,199 is larger than most other smartphones in this price category. A 6.82-inch HD+ display dominates the front, with substantial bezels all around. The bottom chin is thicker than the sides, but given the smartphone's pricing, this is to be expected. A selfie camera sits in the dewdrop notch at the top of the display, with a large earpiece slightly above it. This earpiece functions as a loudspeaker as well. Like a few previous Infinix smartphones, the Smart 5 has a selfie flash buried between the display and the frame.

The weight of the Smart 5 was one of the first things I noticed about it. It is one of the heaviest smartphones in its pricing category, weighing 207g. The large 6,000mAh battery accounts for a significant portion of the weight. When you pick up this phone, you'll note how large it is. Infinix has tried to hide this by bending the sides of the smartphone to make it easier to handle.

The Smart 5 has a fingerprint scanner on the back, which I felt to be slightly higher than optimal. The power and volume buttons are located on the right side of the frame. The power button is convenient, however, you may have to shuffle the phone in your hand to access the volume controls. The SIM tray on the Smart 5 is on the left, with two Nano-SIM slots and a microSD card slot.

The Smart 5 comes in four different colors: Morandi Green, 7° Purple, Obsidian Black, and Aegean Blue. For this review, I had the Aegean Blue variety. On the rear of the Smart 5, Infinix has used a flowing design that pops when light hits it. The back is shiny and attracts fingerprints. Infinix has devised a dual-camera arrangement at the back to appear as though there are three cameras. Thankfully, the module isn't too protrusive and rests close to flush with the back panel.

On the bottom of the Smart 5, there is a Micro-USB port, as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack and the primary microphone on either side. Infinix includes a screen protector and a plastic case in the box. A 10W charger is also included in the package.

Specifications and software for the Infinix Smart 5

The Smart 5 is equipped with basic hardware. The MediaTek Helio G25 octa-core CPU powers it. The Xiaomi Redmi 9A, which is similarly priced, is likewise powered by this chipset. The Helio G25 comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage from Infinix. Because the Smart 5 only comes in one configuration, you'll have to go elsewhere if 2GB of RAM isn't enough for you. The MicroSD card slot, on the other hand, allows for storage expansion up to 256GB.

Bluetooth 5, VoWiFi, and Dual 4G VoLTE are among the Smart 5's connectivity choices. On top of Infinix's XOS 7 UI, the phone runs Android 10. Infinix has made some tweaks to the phone, and it comes with a few pre-installed apps and games. One of the preinstalled apps in the Palm Store, which is a rival to the Google Play Store. At least once a day, it continued to send notifications for various apps and games. I couldn't uninstall the program, but I was able to disable it.

The Infinix Smart 5's user interface is simple to navigate, and I had no trouble finding what I needed. Themes are supported, and the UI can be customized to your liking. Infinix has also incorporated a Game Mode on the Smart 5, which stops auto-brightness and prevents the phone from toggling between data and Wi-Fi while playing games.Performance of the Infinix Smart 5

This is one area where the Smart 5 could let you down if you're a heavy user. The Helio G25 can handle little usage, however, as the workload increases, it stutters when delivering. With only 2GB of RAM, multitasking is limited, and I found the Smart 5 to be continuously shutting apps in the background to free up RAM. Given the pricing point, this is to be expected. The performance is just about enough for folks who only have basic requirements and don't do much at once, such as viewing videos or using messenger apps.

The fingerprint scanner on the back of the Smart 5 was accurate and unlocking it was speedy. The phone's earpiece serves as a loudspeaker, and I found the loudness to be sufficient for watching videos. The Smart 5's display is good indoors, but I found it to be reflective outside.

We put the Smart 5 through its paces, and it came out on top with an AnTuTu score of 88,375. It received 5129 points in PCMark Work 2.0. The Smart 5 scored 130 and 453 points in Geekbench 5's single-core and multi-core tests, respectively. In the T-Rex and Car Chase sections of the graphical test GFXBench, the Smart 5 managed 27fps and 5.3fps, respectively. In several tests, the Smart 5 outperformed the Nokia 2.4, while it fell short of the Redmi 9.

I started up Call of Duty Mobile on the phone, and it ran smoothly at Low graphics level and a medium frame rate. While playing this game, I noticed stutters and the smartphone slowed down on time. If you want to play games like Call of Duty Mobile on your phone, the Smart 5 isn't going to cut it. The phone was hardly warm to the touch after 10 minutes of play, and the battery had dropped by 2%, which is fine.

When it comes to battery life, you can notice the benefits of the low-power HD+ display and the Helio G25 processor. I had no problems with the Smart 5 lasting more than a day and a half of regular use. In our HD video loop test, it lasted 22 hours and 25 minutes. The large battery's drawback is that charging takes an inordinate amount of time, even when utilizing the included 10W charger. In 30 minutes, the phone had only reached 18 percent, and in an hour, it had only reached 36 percent. It took almost two and a half hours to fully charge it.

Cameras from the Infinix Smart 5

Infinix Smart 5 Gaming Phone Review In India 2021

The Infinix Smart 5 has a dual-camera setup with a 13-megapixel primary camera and a depth sensor for a cheap phone. It includes an 8-megapixel camera and a selfie flash on the front. The camera app is simple to use and understand. The primary camera has artificial intelligence and was quite quick to recognize the scene I was filming.

Daylight photographs taken with the Smart 5 were mediocre at best, with minor grain noticeable when zoomed in. In a few images, the Smart 5 overexposed the sky due to a failure to properly meter light. Even at a distance, the text was illegible.

When shooting close-ups, the Smart 5 was a little slow to lock focus at times. It was able to capture good photos with a smooth background blur when it did so. The Bokeh option can be used to capture portrait photographs, but you don't get to choose the blur amount. It was hit-or-miss when it came to edge detection.

Low light is detected by AI, and the camera is adjusted accordingly. Low-light images, on the other hand, lacked sharpness and the color accuracy was incorrect. This phone also lacks a Night mode to help with low-light shooting.

Selfies made with the 8-megapixel camera performed well in the daytime, but not so well in low light. You can utilize the selfie flash to get a brighter output, but it has no effect on the shot quality.

The primary camera's video recording is limited to 1080p, and there is no stabilization. The footage was unsteady, and the dynamic range was poor as well.

Verdict of the Infinix Smart 5

The Infinix Smart 5 is a low-cost smartphone with a large display and a large battery. Because of these benefits, this phone is ideal for viewing movies and playing casual games. It also has a lengthy battery life, so you won't have to charge it as frequently as you might think. However, due to only 2GB of RAM, performance isn't the best we've seen at this price point. The Poco C3 8,637 and Micromax In 1B are good alternatives to the Infinix Smart 5, providing similar performance for a similar price. The Moto E7 Power, which is slated to be released soon, could be a good option.

Infinix Smart 5 Gaming Phone Review In India 2021