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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 15 Nov 2020 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 (12 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v10, XOS 7.1 |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | XOS |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Game Mode optimization |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
| Features | 6.78" HD+ Punch-Hole Display, Gorilla Glass Protection |
| Brightness | 480 nits |
| Resolution | 720x1640 px (HD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.78 inches (17.22 cm, 109.2 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 264 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 82.09 % |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Flash | Quad-LED Flash |
| Sensor | High-resolution primary sensor |
| Aperture | f/1.79 (wide) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 48 MP, f/1.79, Wide Angle, Primary Camera + 2 MP, Macro Camera + 2 MP, Depth Sensor + 2 MP, AI Lens |
| Camera Setup | Quad |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Portrait Mode |
| Camera Features | Quad-LED flash, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 2560x1440 (1440p@30fps) |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | Dual-LED Flash |
| Sensor | 8MP wide sensor |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 8 MP, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Camera Setup | Single Camera Setup (Punch-hole cutout) |
| Camera Features | AI Beautification, Selfie HDR, Face Unlock |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Width | 77.7 mm |
| Colors | Gray, Blue, Green |
| Height | 171.4 mm |
| Weight | 205 grams |
| IP Rating | No |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm |
| Ruggedness | Gorilla Glass screen protection |
| Waterproof | No |
| SpecialDesign | Gem-cut glossy back design with side-mounted fingerprint layout |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5200 mAh |
| USB Type | USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Battery type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Quick Charging | 18W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | No |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | Dedicated microSD slot |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, up to 512 GB via dedicated slot |
| User Available Storage | Depends on system usage |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | No |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), dual-band, hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE-A |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual Nano-SIM) |
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type | Side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1440p@30fps |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Features | 3.5mm headphone jack, DTS audio processing |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | MediaTek Helio G80 Octa-Core Processor, 6.78" HD+ IPS LCD Display, Quad Rear Cameras (48MP Main + Macro + Depth + AI), 8MP Front Selfie Camera, 5200 mAh Battery with 18W Fast Charging, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner, USB Type-C Port, Dedicated MicroSD Card Slot, Android 10 with XOS |
The Infinix Note 8i is tailored to offer robust performance and heavy media consumption capabilities on a budget. It features a large 6.78-inch HD+ (720 x 1640 pixels) IPS LCD punch-hole display providing an 82.09% screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, it is powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 12nm octa-core processor coupled with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which is expandable up to 512GB via a dedicated microSD card slot. For photography, the phone is equipped with a quad-camera setup led by a 48MP primary sensor, accompanied by a 2MP macro lens, 2MP depth sensor, and an AI lens, while an 8MP front camera handles selfies. Powered by a dependable 5200 mAh battery with 18W fast charging via a modern USB Type-C port, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and running Android 10 with XOS 7.1, the Infinix Note 8i delivers well-rounded value for entry-to-mid tier users.
