Infinix S5 Pro smartphone review with key features

The Infinix S5 Pro smartphone was announced on March 6, 2024, released on the 13th. Made in India. The device is from the Infinix company. It weighs 194 grams and is made of metal and glass. The smartphone is relatively large and more comfortable for men. Dimensions in thickness - 8.95 mm, width - 76.88 and length - 162.5.

Design

The attractive design of the device will make all categories of the population choose it, both men and women. But holding in one hand for a long time may still seem uncomfortable. The rear is designed in vibrant iridescent shades of purple or green. There is also an option in black, which gives off a slight blue when turned. People who have a bright style and love such colors will make a choice in favor of this gadget according to this criterion. Manufacturing materials - plastic frame and back, glass in front.

Specifications

The operating system of the device is Android 10. The Infinix S5 Pro smartphone, according to Antutu rating, performs better than 71% of smartphones on the market.

Performance

This model has 4 GB of RAM, which is enough for many popular applications open at the same time. 64 GB of internal memory is suitable for a large number of photos. To download (record) a video, or to play a large number of games, it is safe to use any type of microSD card that is compatible with this new product. Also smartphones Infinix S5 Pro can be with 6 GB of RAM and built-in 128 GB.

Eight-core processor, productive, MediaTek Helio P35. The manufacturing process is 12 nm. The smaller this figure, the better. With this processor, the gadget is quite nimble, suitable for active games.

Most manufacturers of the best smartphones currently produce models with 12 nm chipsets, less often - 7. A small number of nanometers speaks of compactness and speed of operation. Not all new models that are popular can boast of an indicator, for example, 7 nm.

The processor frequency is 2300 MHz. The higher the frequency, the better. It is a measure of the number of operations processed per second.

To help the processor handle image information for 3D effects and interface performance, a graphics processor exists. In the Infinix S5 Pro smartphone, this is PowerVR GE8320 with a speed of 680 megahertz.

Screen

Infinix S5 Pro is suitable for work and play, watching videos in high quality. The 6.53-inch screen is large enough. Apart from the size, the display is good in terms of clarity and colors.

The IPS screen does not fade and does not leave traces of frequently appearing elements. Has over 16 million colors. The touch screen supports a number of simultaneous presses, multi-touch mode.

The edges of the screen are slightly rounded at 2.5D. This means the presence of a rounding only on the top of the glass, in the absence of bends of the glass itself. Screen brightness - 480 candelas per square meter. With what indicator of brightness it is better to buy a smartphone for a particular purpose, the gaming standard will show, which is the most demanding. This standard is 300. The pixel density per inch is high - 378.

Cameras

48 megapixels of the main rear camera is an average figure, this is not enough if you need to print a picture on a printer, especially a large one. This camera is capable of taking panoramic shots. There are also two more: a low-light sensor and 2MP for depth. 16MP front camera, high rate for selfie camera. It is quite possible to print photos taken with this camera, small-sized images will be of high quality. The camera has autofocus. The front camera pops out when switching to selfie.

Video cameras shoot only in FULL HD resolution (1080p). Low rate, the best phones in the world ranking have long been produced with 4k and 8k shooting. The gadget is capable of shooting video at a maximum of 30 frames per second.

The aperture of the cameras is f / 1.79. The higher the number after the fraction sign, the lower the quality of images without noise. Especially, this indicator affects how the camera takes pictures at night. This number indicates the diameter of the chamber opening.

There is a double flash, one part of it is responsible for lighting, and the other for natural shades. Photos taken in the sun, in bright daylight, may not be as beautiful as at dusk, but taken with these innovative flashes.

Infinix S5 Pro shooting bonuses

Other advantages of taking photos and videos on the Infinix S5 Pro phone:

• determination of color temperature and amount of white;
• shooting separately strong, weak and medium in brightness shades, reuniting them into one image;
• software adaptation to the landscape, selecting a set of settings (scene);
• focusing "in phase", which has advantages over phones that use contrast autofocus, and the camera moves it back and forth;
• if you do not release the capture button on the screen, the device will start taking an infinite number of shots;
• self-timer function - correction of time lag when pressing a button and taking a picture by the phone;
• low light sensor;
• the ability to correct the brightness of the photo when shooting objects with very different levels of brightness (exposure compensation).

In addition to such advantages as automatic focusing and panoramic shots, the camera can detect the faces of those who are being photographed, has an optical and digital zoom. Optical zoom is zooming in with the movements of the lens, resulting in a better image. Digital is the stretching of an image by software. The quality of such an enlarged photo deteriorates.

Battery

The battery capacity is 4000mAh. Not a leading indicator, but one of the best. The company takes into account what ratio of performance and size of the battery will be the best for a particular smartphone model. The more capacity, the more bulky the battery. The capacity of 4000 mAh is enough for the operation of the gadget, providing satisfactory autonomy with a sufficiently high use of the functionality. There is a fast charging mode.

The battery is not removable.The charger consists of a block with a plug for an outlet and a microUSB cable and a regular USB, which is inserted either into a computer for charging, or into a block. The length of the cord is not great.

Studies have shown that, on average, a phone in standby mode, with the network turned on, will withstand 106 hours, with a continuous conversation on the 3G network - more than 33 hours, you can surf the Internet for 14 hours, watch a video - 13 and a half. If the device is put into standby mode while using 2G network, it will last 32 days without charging.

Sensing elements

Unlocking the smartphone is possible by means of a face scan and a fingerprint. Sensors for proximity, illumination, acceleration of movement by the device, gyroscope (sensor for tilt of the gadget in relation to the surface of the earth), compass.

Communication characteristics

Supports two nano SIM cards in dual-sim stand by mode, which means: both SIM cards are in full readiness, but when talking, the other card is blocked for this time.

Supports the Internet of the second, third and fourth generation (2-4G). Wi-Fi support, the ability to distribute, tune simultaneously to different network frequencies. Bluetooth 5.0 with the ability to connect wireless accessories to the gadget.

The device has a built-in radio. Determination of the location is possible in three ways, classic GPS, more accurate A-GPS, which, in addition to the satellite dish, uses other communication devices of the city, which quickly and more accurately determines where the phone is. It is also profitable to buy such a phone for residents of Russia, it supports GLONASS - the All-Russian Navigation System, the state companion of the world GPS.

USB support is not limited to simple connection to a computer and charging from it, it is also the connection of adapters for a host of accessories called OTG, using the device as a flash drive. OTG allows you to connect a keyboard, mouse, and much more without installing drivers, but this requires a special OTG cable.

The gadget is equipped with a 3.5 mm input.

Sound

Infinix S5 Pro supports DTS surround sound technology, designed for movie theaters and audio encoding for DVD.

Equipment

Two SIM cards are inserted into separate slots, and a memory card is inserted into the third. That is, there are three separate card slots. The memory card is not sold in the kit. Along with the gadget, the package contains a charger from a plug-in unit and a USB adapter, a film on the glass, a key to open the slots, a protective cover on the back of the gadget, transparent, made of silicone.

Advantages and disadvantages

The phone of this brand was released quite recently and there are very few reviews of its work. For the price, these are rather budget phones. This brand has an average market price of $ 200. How much this gadget costs can be found in the e-bay online store. This device will appear on Yandex-Market later.

• retractable camera;
• refers to inexpensive smartphones;
• sufficiently productive;
• takes pictures as needed thanks to the software.

• there is no LED indicator for the presence of unread messages or missed calls;
• does not support 5G;
• does not support NFC, fast data transfer method;
• camera resolution is poor;
• the built-in memory may not be sufficient for many videos and games.

The advantages of this smartphone are enough for its price. This gadget is aimed at buyers with an average level of demand and financial security.