Infinix has unveiled the Infinix HOT 50 5G with a MediaTek Dimensity SoC, dual cameras, thin and light design, and more. The Infinix HOT 50 5G competes with another entry-level phone, the Vivo T3 Lite 5G, which has a similar MediaTek Dimensity SoC. Let’s see how these phones compare based on specs, price, and features.
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Infinix HOT 50 5G vs Vivo T3 Lite 5G: Specs at Glance
The Infinix HOT 50 5G is cheaper than the Vivo T3 Lite 5G and an instant bank discount of Rs 1,000 (on Axis Bank and ICICI Bank credit and debit card transactions through Flipkart), makes it much cheaper. The Vivo T3 Lite 5G can also be purchased with a Rs 500 instant bank discount using HDFC Bank debit and credit card transactions.
Infinix HOT 50 5G vs Vivo T3 Lite 5G: Design
The Infinix HOT 50 5G comes in Dreamy Purple with a dual-tone vegan leather finish, Sleek Black, Sage Green, and Vibrant Blue colour options. The device has a thickness of 7.8mm and weighs 188 grams. It gets an IP54 rating.
The Vivo T3 Lite 5G can be purchased in Vibrant Green and Majestic Blue colour options with a thickness of 8.39mm and weighs 185 grams. Vivo equips the device with a glossy finish on the rear and supports IP64 dust and water resistance.
In terms of design and build, the Infinix HOT 50 5G gets an advantage as it comes with plastic back panel and vegan leather options. The HOT 50 5G is also lighter and thinner than its Vivo-branded competitor. On the contrary, the Vivo T3 Lite 5G has an advanced IP64 rating to protect from water drops.
Both smartphones come with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and support face unlock.
Infinix HOT 50 5G vs Vivo T3 Lite 5G: Display
The Infinix HOT 50 5G features a 6.7-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display has a modern-looking centred punch hole cutout and supports 500 nits of brightness and Wet Touch.
The Vivo T3 Lite 5G flaunts a 6.56-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a traditional waterdrop-style notch. The display supports a peak brightness of 850 nits and TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification.
The Infinix HOT 50 5G has an advantage over the Vivo T3 Lite 5G as it has a punch hole cutout and a faster 120Hz refresh rate. In contrast, the Vivo T3 Lite 5G has a brighter LCD panel.
Both the Infinix HOT 50 5G and Vivo T3 Lite 5G come with a mono speaker setup and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Infinix HOT 50 5G vs Vivo T3 Lite 5G: Performance
The Infinix HOT 50 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC paired with LPDDR4X RAM, and UFS 2.2 internal storage, and supports virtual RAM expansion. The chipset has two Cortex A76 cores at 2.4GHz, six Cortex A55 cores at 2.0GHz, and a Mali G57 MP2 GPU.
The Vivo T3 Lite 5G also comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC fabricated on a 6nm process. The chipset is paired with LPDDR4X RAM, eMMC 5.1 internal storage, and supports virtual RAM expansion.
The Infinix HOT 50 5G and Vivo T3 Lite 5G come with the same MediaTek Dimensity SoC, which may result in similar performance. However, we have yet to test the performance, so, stay tuned. The Infinix HOT 50 5G comes with a faster UFS 2.2 storage type, resulting in better transfer speeds.
Infinix HOT 50 5G vs Vivo T3 Lite 5G: Software
The Infinix HOT 50 5G runs on XOS 14 based on Android 14 but the software update policy is yet to be confirmed by the brand. The device brings support for Dynamic Bar, AI Wallpaper, Ask AI, AI Charge Protection, and AI Cam and gets a five-year smooth performance rating.
The Vivo T3 Lite 5G comes with FunTouch OS 14 based on Android 14. Vivo has confirmed that the device will receive two major Android updates and three years of security patch updates.
The Vivo T3 Lite 5G has an advantage over the Infinix HOT 50 5G as it has a confirmed update policy. FunTouch OS 14 also comes with several features, including a split screen, hidden photos, RAM saver, app retainer, and more to enhance the user experience. However, the Hot 50 will attract those who want the Dynamic Island-like Dynamic Bar and AI features.
Infinix HOT 50 5G vs Vivo T3 Lite 5G: Cameras
The Infinix HOT 50 5G flaunts a dual camera setup with a 48MP Sony IMX582 camera and a 2MP depth camera with f/2.4 aperture. It features an 8MP selfie snapper with LED flash.
The Vivo T3 Lite 5G also sports a dual camera setup with a 50MP Sony AI camera with f/1.8 aperture, PDAF, and a 2MP bokeh camera with f/2.4 aperture. There’s an 8MP selfie snapper with an f/2.0 aperture.
The Vivo T3 Lite 5G has an advantage as it comes with a slightly better 50MP Sony camera to capture better images. Both the Infinix HOT 50 5G and Vivo T3 Lite 5G sport identical secondary and selfie snappers.
Infinix HOT 50 5G vs Vivo T3 Lite 5G: Battery and Charging
The Infinix HOT 50 5G is backed by a large 5,000mAh battery with 18W wired fast charging tech and reverse wired charging tech support.
The Vivo T3 Lite 5G also sports a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging tech over a USB Type C port.
The Infinix HOT 50 5G sports an advantage over the Vivo T3 Lite 5G as it supports reverse wired charging tech and slightly faster 18W wired charging tech. The Vivo T3 Lite, on the other hand, comes with a 4-year Battery Health, Super Battery Saver, Smart Charging Engine 2.0, and Optimised Battery Saver.
Infinix HOT 50 5G vs Vivo T3 Lite 5G: Verdict
The Infinix HOT 50 5G has a lightweight design with a punch-hole cutout and there are several AI features, which can entice people riding on the AI wave. There’s also support for reverse wireless charging, which is unique in the segment and the phone is slightly cheaper, making for an obvious choice for many.
In contrast, the Vivo T3 Lite 5G also comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, offering similar performance but it has a slightly better primary camera on the rear. The Vivo T3 Lite 5G also has a confirmed Android update and security patch update policy. So, if these things matter more, the T3 Lite should be your pick.
