Comparing Features: Infinix Smart 5 Vs. Infinix Smart 6

Over the years, the use of smartphones in Nigeria has witnessed increased popularity. Apart from mobile phones being essential for communication and internet use, the primary reason for the increased use of mobile phones amongst Nigerians is that there are affordable options. No phone company has a monopoly over the smartphone market, and it is making it possible for everyone to be able to purchase cheap and quality phones.

The most affordable phones sold in Nigeria are Android smartphones. One of the most popular Android phone brands in Nigeria is Infinix. Infinix is a Hong Kong-based transsion holding company. Infinix is affordable with the best qualities to ensure you enjoy the smartphone user experience.

Recently, Infinix released the Infinix Smart 5 and Smart 6; although they were released months apart, users have constantly compared them. In this article, we dive into the similarities and differences between the Smart 5 and Smart 6 models. From the comparisons, you can make informed decisions about the model that will serve you best. Let’s get right into it! 

Infinix Smart 5 has a 6.6-inch LCD screen size

Comparing Infinix Smart 5 and Smart 6

Both models are compared in this section using the following parameters.

Display

Both the Infinix Smart 5 and 6 have large-quality LCDs. It makes the phone suitable for Netflix and chill sessions in the comfort of your home. Also, there’s enough screen to browse the web and enjoy media feeds. Their displays are bright and color-rich that you would want to be absorbed by your phone. The quality display of the phones provides the best viewing experience. They both have a 6.6-inch LCD screen size and a 720 x 1600 pixels resolution.

Battery life

Many have called the Infinix Smart series the student series because of its battery quality and life. Both the Infinix Smart 5 and 6 have a durable battery life of 5000mAH, and the batteries are non-removable. Because of the size of the battery, the Infinix Smart 5 and 6 might be quite heavy, but when you start enjoying the long-lasting battery life, you wouldn’t mind. With a single charge, your phone can last you a whole day before the next charge.

Infinix Smart 6 has a 720 x 1600 pixels resolution.

Performance and software

The Smart 5 and 6 phones offer good performance compared to the other models in the Smart series before 5. With the Infinix Smart 5 and 6, you can perform normal day-to-day phone activities like playing casual games, surfing the internet, and communicating via texts or calls. The specifications of their software are given below.

Smart 5: MediaTek Helio A20 chipset paired with 2GB or 3GB of RAM runs on the Android 10 (Go Edition) operating system alongside XOS overlay. 

Smart 6: OS – Android 11 (Go edition), XOS 7.6, Chipset – Unisoc SC9863A (28nm), CPU – Octa-core (4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4×1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) GPU – IMG8322 

Camera

Camera quality is one of the features used to rate a good phone because everyone wants to whip out their phones anytime and take lovely photos. The Infinix Smart 6 and 5 camera quality is commendable and decent. The Smart 5 features a three rear 13-megapixel camera with a low light sensor and an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The Smart 6 features an 8-megapixel rear sensor and depth camera with a 5-megapixel front camera for selfies. Although the Smart 5 has a better camera quality, The Smart 6 makes up for it in other areas.

Infinix Smart 5 Price in Nigeria

One of the main reasons to purchase the Infinix Smart 5 model is its affordability. If you want a phone that combines affordability and quality, the Smart 5 is the device for you. The price of Infinix Smart 5 in Nigeria is ₦45,000 Naira. However, this price depends on location and phone store. To be safe, budget ₦44,000-50,000 Naira.

Infinix Smart 6 Price in Nigeria

As expected, the Infinix Smart 6 is more expensive than the Smart 5. Fortunately, the price difference is not so much that you can’t save up for it. The price range for the Smart 6 is ₦55,000-65,000 Naira. Again, it depends on your location and the store. Find a store that sells at a cheaper rate so you wouldn’t miss out on the extra features it offers.