First off, Infinix has a habit of using same processors across different product lines. The Hot and Smart series share the MediaTek 6580 between them (same way that the ‘S’ and the Note series share the Mediatek 6753). The Hot 5 and the Smart have the same processor, similar Dirac 3D sound widening technology in their dual front facing speakers and the same 8MP rear cameras.
However, it seems that similarities end there. The remaining specifications are quite different. Here’s a quick rundown. The differences are highlighted in bold.
| Infinix Smart | Infinix Hot 5 | |
| Screen | 4.99 HD 720P | 5.5 HD 720P |
| Camera | Rear 8MP with dual LED
Front 2MP |
Rear 8MP with dual LED
Front 5MP with soft flash |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat XOS 2.2 | Android 7.0 Nougat XOS 2.2 |
| Data | 3G | 3G |
| CPU | Quad-core Cortex 1.3GHz
MediaTek 6580 |
Quad-core Cortex 1.3GHz
MediaTek 6580 |
| RAM | 1GB | 2GB |
| Storage | 16GB (expandable to 32GB) | 16GB (expandable to 32GB) |
| Body | Plastic
144.9*71.9*8.35mm 145g weight |
Plastic with 3D texture rear
154.8*77.7*8.35mm 168g weight |
| Battery | 3060mAh | 4000mAh |
| Colors | Champagne gold, Sandstone Black, Bordeaux red, Mysterious blue, Apple Green. | Gold, black, white, red,green |
| Special features | Dirac 3D Stereo Surrounding
Dual front facing speakers |
Dirac 3D Stereo Surrounding
Dual front facing speakers Front facing selfie flash Fingerprint sensor (rear mounted) Quick charge |
| Price | KShs7,999 | KShs10,200 |
As you can see, both phones do not support 4G network. Infinix has traditionally preserved that feature for Pro versions of every line. Meanwhile, the Hot 5 obviously outshines the Smart in many areas as highlighted above, but the key fundamentals are similar, namely rear camera, CPU, loud speakers and big batteries relative to the phone size. So which one do you prefer?