Infinix Hot S3

Name: Infinix Hot S3
Brand: Infinix

The Infinix Hot S3 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2018).

2018 · Lower-mid-range · Android 8.1 (Oreo)

Overall

Performance

Display

C+

Battery

Camera

B+

Charging

Software

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⚡ Quick Specs

Size5.7" · 153 x 72.9 x 8.4 mm (6.02 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)

RAM3GB

Storage32GB

Main Camera13 MP · Dual-LED flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓5.7" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles

✓Lightweight at 150g — easy to carry

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

⊗ Cons

✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps

✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently

⚠️ Not ideal for

Mobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Discontinued

Announced

2018. Released 2018

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)

Entry-level — basic tasks only

CPU

Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU

Adreno 505

Android 8.1 (Oreo)

RAM

3GB

Apps may reload frequently

Storage

32GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

5.7"

Resolution

720×1440

Sharpness

282 ppi

Adequate sharpness for daily use

Panel

IPS LCD

IPS: accurate colours, good brightness

📷 Camera

Main Camera

13 MP

Capable for everyday photos

Main Video

1080p@30fps

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR

Selfie

20 MP

Selfie Features

Dual-LED flash

🔋 Battery

Capacity

4,000 mAh

Adequate for moderate use

Type

4000 mAh, non-removable

Charging

10W wired

📱 Design & Build

Weight

150g

Very light — comfortable for long use

Dimensions

153 x 72.9 x 8.4 mm (6.02 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Blush Gold, Sandstone Black, Topaz Blue, Bordeaux Red, Brush Gold

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP, LE

NFC

GPS

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

FM radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the Infinix Hot S3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

No, the Infinix Hot S3 does not have NFC.

No, the Infinix Hot S3 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 10W (10W wired).

Yes, the Infinix Hot S3 supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The Infinix Hot S3 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Yes, the Infinix Hot S3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The Infinix Hot S3 ships with Android 8.1 (Oreo).

The Infinix Hot S3 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.

The Infinix Hot S3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.

The Infinix Hot S3 has 4.2, A2DP, LE.

Infinix Hot S3

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