What you should know about the Infinix HOT 70 Pro

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Release date

Price

Full detailed specs

Infinix HOT 70 Pro vs the HOT 70

Where you can buy it

Infinix has launched the HOT 70 Pro, an upgraded version of the HOT 70 released earlier this year. The new phone brings 5G, a faster chipset, and a screen that changes color depending on the temperature. If you want to know when it launched, what it costs, and everything it can do, this guide covers it all.

Release date

Infinix unveiled the HOT 70 Pro on July 16, 2026, through an official release from Hong Kong. The phone is already available in Nigeria, as Infinix announced nationwide availability on the same day as the global launch. The rollout is tied to the brand’s “Be Seen. Be Hot.” campaign, fronted by music star Qing Madi.

In Kenya, retailers such as Phone Place Kenya, Gadgets Leo and Phones Store Kenya already have the phone in stock.

If you’re in India, you may have to wait a bit longer. Beebom reports the phone is likely to arrive in India by the end of July 2026, though Infinix has not confirmed an exact date. The Philippines launch date also remains unclear, as outlets there say pricing and rollout details are still coming.

Price

Infinix has not announced an official price for the HOT 70 Pro in any market yet, including Nigeria. The official release simply states that price and availability vary by market and sales channel, and directs buyers to check the Infinix website for updates.

A few price points have surfaced, but you should treat them with caution:

• In Nigeria, a Jumia marketplace seller listed the phone at ₦484,000, though this is not an official Infinix price.
• Some blogs list figures like ₦399,000 and ₦479,900, but these numbers come from pages with other spec errors, so they are not reliable.
• In Kenya, prices are more consistent. Phone Place Kenya has it at KES 36,500, Phones Store Kenya at KES 37,999, and Gadgets Leo at KES 35,999 for the 8GB/256GB version, which works out to roughly $280.
• In Europe, one outlet mentioned a price around €220, though UK and US prices are still unconfirmed.

Infinix’s decision to hold back on a single global price is linked to the ongoing memory chip shortage driven by AI data center demand, which has pushed up DRAM and NAND costs worldwide.

We’ll update this page once Infinix or an authorized retailer confirms an official Nigerian price.

Full detailed specs

The HOT 70 Pro runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100, a 6nm chip built for 5G. Infinix says it supports gaming at up to 90 frames per second. It pairs with a Mali-G610 GPU, and RAM options range from 4GB up to 8GB, with an extra 8GB of virtual RAM available on top. Storage comes in 128GB or 256 GB capacities.

You get a 6.76-inch FHD+ LCD screen with a refresh rate that adapts up to 144Hz. Touch sampling runs at 240Hz, and brightness can reach 950 nits. Keep in mind this is an LCD panel, not AMOLED.

Depending on your market, the phone ships with either a 6,000mAh single-cell battery or a 5,600mAh dual-cell battery. Both support 45W fast charging and up to 10W reverse wired charging. Infinix says the 6,000mAh version charges fully in about 63 minutes, while the 5,600mAh version takes around 53 minutes.

The main camera is a 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor with 2x lossless zoom. For the front camera, there’s some conflicting information. Infinix’s official specs list an 8MP front camera, but some Kenyan retailers advertise a 13MP selfie camera. Since Infinix hasn’t clarified this, treat it as something that may vary by market.

The HOT 70 Pro comes in six finishes. Thermo Orange changes color with temperature, Mirage Green glows like a starry sky when exposed to light, Silk Glow Purple has a nano-crystal texture, and Depth Ring White creates a 3D floating effect. If you prefer something more classic, Night Pulse and Dive Blue are also available.

The phone weighs 205 grams. Thickness ranges from 7.85mm on the Thermo Orange, Dive Blue and Night Pulse versions, to 7.95mm on the other three.

The phone comes with a One-Tap AI Button on the side. A short press opens AI FlashMemo, which reads what’s on your screen and suggests useful actions, like adding an event to your calendar or saving a contact. A long press brings up Folax AI, which gives you access to multiple AI models, including ChatGPT and Gemini.

Other features include:

• Active Matrix Cube, an LED display built into the camera housing that shows alerts, lets you play mini-games, and lets you draw and share pixel art.
• Pure Voice, which filters out background noise during calls.
• UltraLink, which lets you communicate over Bluetooth for up to 1.5km when there’s no cellular signal.
• XGuard, for extra privacy and app protection.

The phone runs Android 16 with XOS 16 on top. Infinix promises up to 3 major OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches, though this applies only to models with 6GB of RAM or more.

You get 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, and dual-SIM support. The phone also carries IP68 water and dust resistance, rated for up to 2 meters underwater for 30 minutes, along with MIL-STD-810 durability certification.

Infinix HOT 70 Pro vs the HOT 70

Here’s how the Pro model stacks up against the standard HOT 70 it’s replacing at the top of the lineup:

The standard HOT 70 is sold in Nigeria for ₦189,900 (128GB) and ₦299,900 (256GB). Infinix has not yet published an equivalent Nigerian price for the Pro model.

Where you can buy it

In Nigeria, the HOT 70 Pro is available through authorized Infinix retail stores and online platforms like Jumia and Konga. You can also check the official Infinix Nigeria store at ng.infinixmobility.com.

In Kenya, you can get it from Phone Place Kenya, Gadgets Leo, and Phones Store Kenya, some of which offer installment plans.

If you’re outside these regions, check the official Infinix website for updates on availability in your country, since the brand sells in more than 70 countries across Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

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