Infinix Smart 10 Plus

The Infinix Smart 10 Plus is one of the few phones that combines 128GB of base storage, a 6000 mAh battery, an 18W charger in the box and dual stereo speakers.

Why it is worth a look:

• Long battery life and a charger included
• Stereo speakers that get very loud, plus a 3.5 mm headphone jack
• IP64 dust and splash protection
• A dedicated slot for two SIMs and a microSD card

Where it falls short:

• An entry-level Unisoc T7250 chip with slower eMMC 5.1 storage
• An HD+ screen and a basic 8 MP rear camera
• Only one 4GB + 128GB variant in Pakistan

The picked rival, the Honor X5c (Rs. 31,995), costs more and offers a 50 MP rear camera, but it has a smaller 5260 mAh battery, slower 15W charging, a 90Hz screen and no NFC.

Verdict: a good-value choice for students, parents and second-phone buyers who want battery life, storage and loud sound on a tight budget. If camera quality matters most, look elsewhere.

The Smart 10 Plus has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD with 720 x 1600 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, so scrolling feels smooth for the price. A punch-hole cut-out keeps the front looking modern.

Peak brightness is rated at 700 nits. Indoors it looks bright, and it stays usable outdoors, although harsh midday sun can make it harder to read.

Extras and limits:

• An Always-On Display option and a landscape display mode are included
• HD+ resolution looks less sharp than the Full HD panels some buyers expect at this price
• LCD contrast is weaker than AMOLED, especially for dark scenes in videos

The phone uses the Unisoc T7250 (12 nm), the same chip as the cheaper Smart 10, with 4GB of RAM that can be extended by another 4GB of virtual RAM. Storage is eMMC 5.1, which is slower than the UFS storage in pricier phones, so large apps and installs take longer.

For calls, WhatsApp, YouTube and social media, performance is adequate for an entry-level phone. Its AnTuTu score sits in the budget class, well below Helio G99 phones.

Gaming: light games run fine, and PUBG Mobile is playable, but no frame-rate or heating tests are available yet. This is not a phone for regular gamers.

Both cameras are 8 MP. Despite the modest hardware, Infinix's improved processing gives decent daylight photos with accurate colours and acceptable detail, and daytime video is also reasonable for the price.

The selfie camera is the better of the two. It has its own LED flash and keeps detail even in very dark scenes, so it is good enough for video calls and social media.

Limitations:

• The rear camera loses its way in low light, with noticeably weaker night shots
• Video goes up to 2K (1440p) at 30fps, but there is no stabilisation
• Fast movement or dim light can cause a wobbly jello effect in video

Modes include AI Cam, Beauty, Portrait, Super Night, Dual Video, Pro, Panorama and Documents.

The 6000 mAh battery is the Smart 10 Plus's main advantage over the Smart 10, which has 5000 mAh. Light and moderate users can expect two to three days between charges in early use, and the phone does not feel heavy or thick at 198 g and 8 mm.

It supports 18W charging, and an 18W charger is in the box. A full charge takes roughly an hour and 40 to 45 minutes. Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 licensing means compatible power banks and market chargers can also fast-charge it.

Our database also lists reverse wired charging, so it can share power with another device over a cable. There is no wireless charging.

The phone runs XOS 15.1 on full Android 15, not the lighter Go edition used on the Smart 10, so standard Google apps and features are available.

XOS adds Infinix AI features and plenty of customisation. A useful extra is Ultra Link, which lets two Infinix phones call each other over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi without mobile signal or internet, up to around 500 metres outdoors, which helps in basements or remote areas.

The box promises 48 months of fluency, but Infinix has not published a clear Android update commitment, so do not expect long-term upgrades like Samsung offers.