Infinix S5 Lite Review: Feature-packed with an affordable price tag
This Infinix phone packs a big 6.6-inch screen.
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1- 4 GB RAM | 64 GB ROM | Expandable Upto 256 GB
2- 16.76 cm (6.6 inch) HD+ Display
16MP + 2MP + Low Light Sensor | 16MP Front Camera
3- 4000 mAh Li-ion Polymer Battery
Helio P22 (MTK6762) Processor
4- Brand Warranty of 1 Year Available for Mobile and 6 Months for Accessories.
With Chinese smartphone brands offering a lot of value for money devices in the budget segment, customers are spoilt for options. Unlike before, these days budget phones are seen offering quad rear cameras, massive displays, large batteries, and Snapdragon 600 series processor at around Rs 10,000. Infinix is one of the Indian smartphone brands that recently launched S5 to shake up the status quo.
Now, the company has unveiled the Lite version of the Infinix S5. The two phones have almost identical specifications. The only difference between the two phones is the front and rear camera setup. The Infinix S5 Lite is priced at Rs 7,999. It is aimed at the millennials, and focuses on features like big display, punch-hole design, beefy battery life, and camera capabilities. Will these translate into good enough real-world performance? Find out in our Infinx S5 Lite review.
Design, display
In 2017, Apple popularized notches with the iPhone X, and since then we have seen Android phone makers adopting notched displays in a bid to eliminate bezels. Hole punches are the latest trend when it comes to smartphone displays, and are actually better than waterdrop notches. The Infinix S5 Lite is among the cheapest phones in the market to offer a hole-punch design. The small, circular cutout is less invasive, leaves more of the screen free for you to binge-watch.
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Infinix S5 Lite Review: Feature-packed with an affordable price tag |
General performance, software, battery life
The device draws its power from an entry-level MediaTek Helio P22 chipset, which is also powering the recently launched Infinix Hot 8 and S5 phones. It can handle basic day-to-day tasks well. But the phone certainly isn’t buttery smooth. Heavier apps and games like PUBG Mobile take some time to load. While you can play PUBG on this phone, don’t expect a delightful gaming experience. The device also often restarts most of the apps minutes after jumping between apps. The Infinix S5 Lite comes in only one memory variant, packing in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
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Infinix S5 Lite Review: Feature-packed with an affordable price tag |


Camera performance
Unlike the S5, the Infinix S5 Lite comes with a triple rear camera setup. It doesn’t have an extra zoom or wide-angle lens. At the back, it features a 16-megapixel main sensor. There is also a 2-megapixel depth sensor for portrait shots. The company has added a low-light sensor as well, but hasn’t revealed its resolution.
Outdoor shots look decent with the company’s AI enhancements. You will get even better shots with the HDR mode. The images captured in daylight are sharp enough. A close examination of shots reveals a lack of details. We liked the fact that it doesn’t oversaturate the colors, and delivers almost natural-looking results. The HDR mode balances the exposure of light and dark areas decently. Close-up shots are good enough in ideal lighting conditions.

Infinix S5 Lite Review verdict: Should you buy it?
The Infinix S5 Lite is a decent smartphone. You get a big 6.6-inch display, a full day’s battery life, and acceptable camera performance in favorable lighting conditions. Performance seekers should look elsewhere. For Rs 7,999, you also get 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, which is more than enough. A few things to note here is that the phone lacks fast charging, USB Type-C, ambient sensor, and splash-proof rating. If you are fine with these, then you can buy Infinix’s latest phone.
For the same price, you can also go for Redmi 8, which offers a slightly better camera and a larger battery with support for fast charging. You will get the same level of general performance as on the Infinix S5 Lite. If you can spend a little more, then Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 8 and the Realme 5 come across as solid options for users looking to buy a new mobile phone for Rs 10,000.
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