Infinix Zero 5G vs Note 10 Pro
Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.78-inch Infinix Zero 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 900) that was released on February 8, 2022, against the Infinix Note 10 Pro, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G95 and came out 9 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
Key differences
Reasons to consider the Infinix Zero 5G
- The rear camera has a 2x optical zoom
- Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
- More energy-efficient CPU – MediaTek Dimensity 900
- Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR5
- 22% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (516K versus 421K)
- Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
- Delivers 17% higher peak brightness (499 against 426 nits)
- More recent OS version: Android 12 versus 11
Reasons to consider the Infinix Note 10 Pro
- Stereo speakers
- Has an ultra-wide angle camera lens
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Value for money
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | LTPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.95 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels | 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | - | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | 388 ppi | 387 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 500 nits | 480 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 88.1% | 84.8% |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 | - |
| Response time | - | 20.6 ms |
| Contrast | - | 2155:1 |
Peak brightness test (auto)
Design and build
| Height | 168.73 mm (6.64 inches) | 172.8 mm (6.8 inches) |
| Width | 76.53 mm (3.01 inches) | 78.3 mm (3.08 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.77 mm (0.35 inches) | 7.8 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 205 g (7.23 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Orange | Black, Blue, Purple |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | MediaTek Helio G95 |
| Max clock | 2400 MHz | 2050 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture |
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.05 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
| L3 cache | 2 MB | - |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Graphics | Mali-G68 MP4 | Mali-G76 MP4 |
| GPU shading units | - | 144 |
| GPU clock | 900 MHz | 900 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~621 GFLOPS | ~259.2 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
| CPU | 166403 | 121362 |
| GPU | 88444 | 104940 |
| Memory | 128743 | 87145 |
| UX | 132019 | 104995 |
| Total score | 516049 | 421529 |
3DMark Wild Life Performance
| Max surface temperature | - | 44.8 °C |
| Stability | 98% | - |
| Graphics test | 12 FPS | - |
| Graphics score | 2039 | - |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 9110 | - |
| Video editing | 6529 | - |
| Photo editing | 30587 | - |
| Data manipulation | 9093 | - |
| Writing score | 18311 | - |
Memory
| RAM size | 8 GB | 6, 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | - | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128 GB | 64, 128, 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 256 GB | Up to 2048 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 12) | Android 11 |
| ROM | XOS 10 | XOS 7.6 |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes (30% in 30 min) | Yes (81% in 60 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:55 hr | 1:20 hr |
| Web browsing | 13:34 hr | 12:29 hr |
| Watching video | 15:35 hr | 13:17 hr |
| Gaming | 06:07 hr | 06:05 hr |
| Standby | 117 hr | 136 hr |
General battery life
Camera
| Matrix | 48 megapixels | 64 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 6912 x 9216 |
| Zoom | Optical, 2x | Digital |
| Flash | Quad LED | Quad LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow motion | - | 240 FPS (720p) |
| Angle of widest lens | - | 120° |
| Lenses | 3 (48 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP) | 4 (64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP) |
| Wide (main) lens |
- 48 MP
- Aperture: f/1.8 - Focal length: 26 mm - Pixel size: 0.8 micron - Sensor: 1/2.0", ISOCELL Plus S5KGM1 (ISOCELL Plus CMOS) - Phase autofocus |
- 64 MP
- Aperture: f/1.8 - Pixel size: 0.8 micron - Sensor: 1/1.72" (CMOS) - Phase autofocus |
| Telephoto lens |
- 13 MP
- Aperture: f/2.5 - Focal length: 50 mm - Pixel size: 1.12 micron - Sensor: 1/3.1", Samsung ISOCELL S5K3L6 (ISOCELL CMOS) - Phase autofocus |
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| Ultra-wide lens | - |
- 8 MP
- Aperture: f/2.2 |
| Monochrome lens | - |
- 2 MP
- Aperture: f/2.4 |
| Depth lens |
- 2 MP
|
- 2 MP
- Aperture: f/2.4 |
| Camera features |
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode |
| Megapixels | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 4608 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.76" | - |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features |
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features |
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode - OTG |
- Charging
- USB-Storage mode - OTG |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, NAVIC |
| NFC * | No | Depends on the region |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Number of SIM * | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support * | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| LTE Cat * | 18 | 12 |
| 5G support | Yes | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | - | No |
Speakers test
Max loudness
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | February 2022 | May 2021 |
| Release date | March 2022 | June 2021 |
| Sensors |
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 33 W | - |
*
Disclaimer!
NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
After analyzing all the data, we think that the Infinix Zero 5G is definitely a better buy.