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Infinix Hot 60

Buy with careValue Score 68/100
$110
Launched at roughly EUR 110 / $120; sold in India as the Hot 60 5G+. Mid-2026 street prices are near $105-115 depending on market and RAM tier.
$120 at launch

By Muhammad Tahir · Updated July 2026 · how we review

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until July 2028 · Buy-by July 2026

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2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Hot 60 should be supported until around July 2028. Buying it today still gets you about 2.0 years of safe use, and Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years (verified July 2026).

Source: Infinix's official policy · last verified 2026-07-20 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$4.66/month

27% cheaper than the under-$300 median ($6.38/mo, dying phones excluded)

Is the Hot 60 worth buying in 2026?

With caution — only 23 months of updates are left ($4.66/month of safe use). Fine as a short-term or budget pick, risky as a long-term keeper.

Our verdict

The cheapest way into a Dimensity 7020 5G phone at about $110, with patches estimated to run to roughly July 2028 and a low-resolution screen as the price you pay.

Pros

  • Real 5G with a capable Dimensity 7020 at an entry-level price
  • 5200mAh battery paired with a modest 720p panel gives long runtime
  • microSD expansion and up to 256GB built in, unusual at this tier

Cons

  • 720 x 1600 LCD looks coarse next to the AMOLED Hot 60 Pro
  • 18W charging is slow for a 5200mAh cell, roughly two hours to full
  • No NFC, so no tap-to-pay, and it is a chunky 193g
Best for: First 5G phoneBest for: Battery-first buyersBest for: Tight budgetsAvoid if: Screen-quality seekersAvoid if: Fast-charging fansAvoid if: Contactless payers

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.7-inch IPS LCD, 720 x 1600, 120Hz, 700-nit high-brightness mode
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7020
RAM6GB / 8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP — f/1.6, dual-LED flash
front8MP — f/2.0, LED flash
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,200 mAh
Charging18W wired, 10W reverse wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions166 x 76.8 x 7.8 mm
Weight193 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back and frame
Water resistanceIP64
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 15 with XOS 15.1 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 5 dual-band, Bluetooth 5.4, no NFC, USB-C, microSD
Update policy~2 years of updates (our estimate from Infinix's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Infinix Hot 60 5G a different phone from the Hot 60?

No. One device, model X6726, is sold as the Hot 60 globally and as the Hot 60 5G or 5G+ in India. Its siblings are the 4G Hot 60 Pro, the Hot 60 Pro+ and the Hot 60i.

Is the Infinix Hot 60 still supported?

Yes. It reached shelves on 15 July 2025 running Android 15 with XOS 15.1 and remains within its patch window through 2026. Our estimate has security updates continuing to about July 2028.

How long will the Infinix Hot 60 get updates?

Infinix has no published guarantee for the Hot series. Based on its documented track record we expect roughly 2 Android upgrades and about 3 years of security patches, putting end of support near July 2028.

Is the Hot 60 worth buying in 2026?

It is defensible if you need 5G under $120 and mostly message, call and stream. Anyone who reads or watches a lot should stretch to an AMOLED model, because the 720p panel is this phone's biggest compromise.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-07-20.