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Display 5.65-inch (720x1440)
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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
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Front Camera 20MP
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Rear Camera 13MP
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RAM 3GB
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Storage 32GB
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Battery Capacity 4000mAh
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OS Android 8.0
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.
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.
Infinix Hot S3 Price in India
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- 10% off on BOB Credit Card EMI Transaction.
- 10% off on Bank of Baroda Mastercard Debit
- 10% off Federal Bank Credit Card, upto ₹3,000
- Mi with Google Assistant Smart
- Win a Surprise Cashback Coupon
- No Cost EMI on Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card
- Additional ₹1200 off on Debit and Credit card
- 5% Cashback on Flipkart Axis Bank Card
- Flipkart Pay Later Sign-Up Offer
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- 10% off on BOB Credit Card EMI Transaction.
- 10% off on Bank of Baroda Mastercard Debit
- 10% off Federal Bank Credit Card, upto ₹3,000
- Mi with Google Assistant Smart
- Win a Surprise Cashback Coupon
- No Cost EMI on Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card
- Additional ₹1200 off on Debit and Credit card
- 5% Cashback on Flipkart Axis Bank Card
- Flipkart Pay Later Sign-Up Offer
Infinix Hot S3 price in India starts from ₹ 9,999. The lowest price of Infinix Hot S3 is ₹ 9,999 at Flipkart on 12th January 2026. This Phone is available in 1 other variant like 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage with colour options like Blush Gold, Bordeaux Red, Stone Black, and Topaz Blue.
Infinix Hot S3 Full Specifications
| 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 |
| Screen size (inches) | 5.65 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 720x1440 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 18:9 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Operating system | Android 8.0 |
| Skin | XOS 3.0 |
| 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 |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
Infinix Hot S3 User Review and Ratings
2,027 reviews
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Improvement neededSameer Shaikh (May 4, 2018) on Gadgets 360 RecommendsHeating problem Audio profiles option like general,silent are not available on top, As compare to price mobile is awesome but some bug fixation needed..Is this review helpful?
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Buen teléfonoDiego AN (Dec 31, 2018) on Gadgets 360 RecommendsExcelente equipoIs this review helpful?
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Top hai bahiTECHNICAL DEKHO JI (Sep 6, 2018) on Gadgets 360 RecommendsTop phone haiIs this review helpful?
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BaskarapriyaBas Karanp (Sep 5, 2018) on Gadgets 360 Recommendssuper mobile for infinixIs this review helpful?
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i m impressedViraj Pandit (Jul 23, 2018) on Gadgets 360best quality phone everIs this review helpful?
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