Introduction to the Device
Stepping into the mobile market, the Infinix Note 7 stands out as a well-balanced smartphone that blends performance, features, and value in one device. Among major brands, it competes with the top trends in technology and innovation, offering high-quality, feature-rich options without breaking the price barrier.
Personally, I found its affordable pricing—just $216 in the US and PKR 28,999 in Pakistan—very appealing for an early mid-range segment. From release to launch, the popularity of this device among consumers and buyers shows that rivals’ products have some serious competition. Its single package of promising features makes it a smart pick for anyone looking to explore rivals without compromising on quality.
Design and Display Excellence
A Fresh Take on Design
The Infinix Note 7 shows a fresh design language that reflects thinking from a company aiming to stand out. Unlike the typical vertical rear camera, it adopts a circular, round-shaped approach that feels premium. If you’ve seen Nokia models or the Huawei Mate 30 series, you might notice some inspiration, but this device has its own identity. The side-mounted fingerprint scanner doubles as a power key, though there are minor hiccups in its performance that are worth noting. The plastic body is shiny and comes in Forest Green, Aether Black, and Bolivia Blue, with a multi-shaded rear side that is very appealing but can act as a smudge magnet, making a silicon protector almost necessary.
Handling and Build
The curved edges on the backside give a firm grip, despite the huge device feeling arduous to hold with one hand for a longer session. All controls are placed logically, except the second speaker near the earpiece, which can take some getting used to. Even with its size, the Infinix Note 7 manages a balance between usability and aesthetics, making it a standout device in the price range.
Display Quality
The HD+ display of 6.95 inches with 258ppi may seem large, but the viewing experience is fantastic. Swiping is watery smooth, colors and contrast are within medium limits, and display settings like eye strain reduction and dark mode enhance usability. The punch hole notch is subtle, non-intrusive, and can be managed from the settings area. The screen quality remains good indoors and outdoors under full brightness, though sunlight can affect the camera app, gaming, and movies slightly. Overall, the massive screen delivers an immersive experience for any content type.
Infinix Note 7 Specifications
- Display: 6.95-inch, 720 x 1640px resolution, corning gorilla glass
- Chipset: Mediatek Helio G70
- OS: Android 10, XOS 6.0
- RAM/ROM: 6GB/128GB | 4GB/64GB
- Camera (rear): 48MP + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) + 2MP (video cam)
- Camera (front): 16MP
- Launch Price: PKR 28,999
Smooth Gaming Performance
Gaming Experience and Hardware
The Infinix Note 7 packs a MediaTek 6768 (Helio G70) chipset built on 12nm technology, making it part of a solid gaming series. With 6GB RAM, the device handles power-hungry games like PUBG, CoD, and Asphalt 9 smoothly. You can enjoy HD settings, high frame rate, and vibrant colors while switching between apps and game sessions without major lag. Even during long sessions, the heating is controlled, which improves overall gaming performance. Compared to rivals, the Infinix Note 7 surpasses Samsung Galaxy A51 (186414, Exynos 9611), Honor 9X (181341), and Realme 5i (163563) in Antutu benchmarks (194940), proving its power and reliability.
Audio and Controls
The device features two speakers, one at the bottom and another at the top edge, though the sound quality isn’t as strong as a dual speaker setup. Balance between bass and treble is fair, and loudness can be improved using headphones, which benefit from DTS sound. Preset options and custom settings allow fine-tuning. The fingerprint scanner on the right side, reminiscent of Honor 20 Pro, doubles as a shutter button in the camera app, so careful handling is necessary to avoid unwanted photo clicks. You can adjust these features in the settings or setting area for smoother use.
Battery Performance
The Infinix Note 7 comes with a 5000 mAh battery and Supercharge 3.0, supported by an 18W fast charger that can fill the device in just 2 hours 25 mins. It performs better than Hot 8 and Realme C3, though slightly behind Vivo Y19, which charges in 2 hours 13 minutes. In a video-loop battery drain test, the phone was fully discharged in 13 hours 24 mins.
During intense PUBG sessions, it uses about 15% per hour, letting gaming enthusiasts enjoy 6 to 7 hours of online gaming sessions, while regular users can expect up to one and a half-day of use. Even with aggressive usage, this battery ensures the device keeps running smoothly.
Camera Capabilities
Photography and Imaging
The Infinix Note 7 comes with a quad-camera setup in a circular arrangement, similar to Nokia 7.2, featuring a primary camera of 48MP, a 2MP macro lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a dedicated video camera available on the 6GB/128GB version. On the front side, there is a 16MP selfie camera inside a punch hole. The AI CAM mode captures 12MP photos by default, with a toggle key allowing full 48MP shots. The images show good natural color, detail, dynamic range, and some noise level around the edges. Colors and contrast remain balanced even when using zoom up to 8X, while 2X and 5X daylight shots maintain clarity.
Low Light, Portraits, and Video
For low light photography, Super Night mode and HDR mode help improve the ambient light, although the standard mode can overexpose selfies and portraits, especially under sunny days. The bokeh and super macro shots benefit from adjustable F-stop, controlling blur intensity for human subjects and non-human subjects, with edges detection adding precision. The rear side includes a quad flash for night or pitch dark scenarios, enhancing beauty modes, skin beauty, and body shape results. For video recording, the device supports 1080p with image stabilization and slow-motion at 720p. The AI-powered recording ensures stable transitions on YouTube, though slow-mo video quality is slightly behind standard video.
Final Thoughts
The Infinix Note 7 is a reasonably priced phone that delivers an immersive display with 720p resolution, making it perfect for a bigger screen experience while watching movies or gaming. The two-speaker setup works well in quiet environments, but for better sound quality, headphones are recommended. Its gaming chipset with built-in optimization tools handles multi-tasking smoothly.
The 5000 mAh battery performs decently, comparable to average phones on the market, though slightly behind Vivo and Samsung Galaxy A series. The 48MP mode and stabilized videos are major attractions, delivering good daylight images and reasonable performance at night, especially with Super Night mode, even if moving objects are a challenge. Overall, it balances quality, features, and affordability impressively.
