Infinix Hot S3

Name: Infinix Hot S3
Brand: Infinix
SKU: SKU4602
Rating: 4.1 (2028 reviews)

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Last Updated: 6th June 2026

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Key Specs

Display 5.65-inch (720x1440)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
Front Camera 20MP
Rear Camera 13MP
RAM 3GB
Storage 32GB
Battery Capacity 4000mAh
OS Android 8.0

Market Status Released

Release Date February 2018

Infinix Hot S3 Review

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Vivid 18:9 display
Good battery life
Decent cameras

Bad
Fully plastic body

The sub-Rs 10,000 segment of the smartphone market is bustling more than ever with new launches. What is interesting now is that many manufacturers are going for 18:9 aspect ratio displays, giving buyers more options to choose from. Infinix is the latest to join that club, with the Infinix Hot S3 which starts at Rs 8,999 for the variant with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Infinix is owned by Transsion Holdings which also runs the well-known brands Itel, Tecno, and Spice. While the hardware looks good on paper, can the Infinix Hot S3 impress us? We find out.

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Infinix Hot S3 Summary

The Hot S3 is a budget smartphone from Infinix. It sports a 5.65-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The display has a layer of NEG glass for protection and has a resolution of 720x1440 pixels. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 430 SoC which is an octa-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz. There is 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 128GB using the dedicated microSD card slot. The Infinix Hot S3 has a 13-megapixel camera at the back and a 20-megapixel selfie camera. It has a 4000mAh battery which is non-removable. The Hot S3 is a dual SIM device and has support for 4G and VoLTE.

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Infinix Hot S3 Full Specifications

General

Brand	Infinix
Model	Hot S3
Price in India	₹9,999
Release date	February 2018
Launched in India	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	152.30 x 72.80 x 8.40
Weight (g)	150.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	4000
Removable battery	No
Colours	Blush Gold, Bordeaux Red, Stone Black, Topaz Blue
SAR value	1.60

Display

Screen size (inches)	5.65
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	720x1440 pixels
Aspect ratio	18:9

Hardware

Processor	1.4GHz octa-core
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
RAM	3GB
Internal storage	32GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	128

Camera

Rear camera	13-megapixel (f/2.0)
Rear autofocus	Phase detection autofocus
Rear flash	Dual LED
Front camera	20-megapixel (f/2.0)
Front flash	Dual LED

Software

Operating system	Android 8.0
Skin	XOS 3.0

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.20
USB OTG	Yes
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	Yes
Number of SIMs	2
SIM 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes
SIM 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes

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Improvement needed

Sameer Shaikh (May 4, 2018) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

Heating problem Audio profiles option like general,silent are not available on top, As compare to price mobile is awesome but some bug fixation needed..

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Buen teléfono

Diego AN (Dec 31, 2018) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

Excelente equipo

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Top hai bahi

TECHNICAL DEKHO JI (Sep 6, 2018) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

Top phone hai

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Baskarapriya

Bas Karanp (Sep 5, 2018) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

super mobile for infinix

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i m impressed

Viraj Pandit (Jul 23, 2018) on Gadgets 360

best quality phone ever

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