MediaTek, a global fabless semiconductor company powering nearly 2 billion connected devices a year, and Infinix, an innovative smartphone manufacturer that consistently ranks as a top five brand in Africa, are collaborating to bring richer features and better performance to the Infinix HOT 60 PRO+ series of 4G/LTE smartphones, powered by the MediaTek Helio G200 chipset.
Infinix is leveraging the MediaTek Helio G200 chipset in new HOT series smartphone models to offer smoother gaming, enhanced camera support and improved power efficiency to budget-conscious users. MediaTek Helio G200 is the latest generation of the MediaTek Helio platform for exciting and affordable 4G smartphones.
The MediaTek Helio G200 is featured in the Infinix HOT 60 Pro and Infinix HOT 60 Pro+, two new smartphones available in selected territories across Africa. These devices use the chipset to enrich the user experience with ultra-smooth 144Hz AMOLED displays, enhanced gaming and multitasking performance, and 45W fast charging,
Creek Ma, General Manager of East Africa at Infinix, said: “MediaTek’s leading-edge chipset technology has helped us to create an exciting range of 4G devices that has built a strong smartphone line-up throughout Africa, especially among the youth. The MediaTek Helio G200 enables the Infinix HOT 60 PRO+ series to sharpen our performance edge and integrate exceptional features into a more accessible 4G phone. With its ultra-slim and lightweight body, immersive curved AMOLED display, and enhanced 50 MP Sony camera, the Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ delivers a premium user experience that is stylish, powerful, and made for today’s always-on generation.”
Christo Wessels, Manager: Sub-Saharan Africa at MediaTek, added: “Our continued investment in the MediaTek Helio series highlights our commitment to delivering high-performance, affordable smartphones to Africa, a continent where 4G remains the dominant mobile network technology. We’re delighted to work with Infinix to boost performance and enrich functionality in one of Africa’s top-selling smartphone lines. The rollout of the MediaTek Helio G200 in this popular smartphone range reinforces MediaTek’s position as a top chipset partner for Africa’s leading handset brands.”
The MediaTek Helio G200 is designed for powerful all‑day gaming and exceptional battery life. Additionally, the chipset offers new 12‑bit DCG camera support for video HDR capture and enhanced 4G connectivity for social apps and messaging services, improving effective cellular range and overall user experience.
The MediaTek Helio G200 reflects MediaTek’s mission to democratise premium smartphone experiences for emerging markets. Features like MediaTek HyperEngine gaming optimisation, AI camera support, and high refresh rate display make the MediaTek Helio G200 an ideal choice for gaming, content creation, and media consumption for young and budget users.