Infinix Zero X Pro vs Zero 5G
Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.67-inch Infinix Zero X Pro (with MediaTek Helio G95) that was released on September 13, 2021, against the Infinix Zero 5G, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 900 and came out 5 months after. 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 X Pro
- The rear camera has a 5x optical zoom
- Optical image stabilization
- Has an ultra-wide angle camera lens
- AMOLED display (versus competitor''s LTPS LCD)
- Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 33W)
- The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
Reasons to consider the Infinix Zero 5G
- Shows 20% longer battery life (36:49 vs 30:40 hours)
- Comes with 500 mAh larger battery capacity: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- More energy-efficient CPU – MediaTek Dimensity 900
- Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR5
- 23% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (516K versus 420K)
- Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
- More recent OS version: Android 12 versus 11
- Faster storage type - UFS 3.1 versus UFS 2.2
- 40% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 916 and 653 points
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 | AMOLED | LTPS LCD |
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | - |
| PPI | 395 ppi | 388 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Max rated brightness in HDR | 700 nits | - |
| HDR support | Yes, HDR10 | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 86.5% | 88.1% |
| Display features | - | - DCI-P3 |
Peak brightness test (auto)
Design and build
| Height | 164.1 mm (6.46 inches) | 168.73 mm (6.64 inches) |
| Width | 75.7 mm (2.98 inches) | 76.53 mm (3.01 inches) |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm (0.31 inches) | 8.77 mm (0.35 inches) |
| Weight | 193 g (6.81 oz) | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Silver | Black, Blue, Orange |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
| Max clock | 2050 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture |
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.05 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| L3 cache | - | 2 MB |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| Graphics | Mali-G76 MP4 | Mali-G68 MP4 |
| GPU shading units | 144 | - |
| GPU clock | 900 MHz | 900 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~259.2 GFLOPS | ~621 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
| CPU | 124714 | 166403 |
| GPU | 105331 | 88444 |
| Memory | 91352 | 128743 |
| UX | 97384 | 132019 |
| Total score | 420259 | 516049 |
3DMark Wild Life Performance
| Stability | 98% | 98% |
| Graphics test | 9 FPS | 12 FPS |
| Graphics score | 1504 | 2039 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 7427 | 9110 |
| Video editing | 6155 | 6529 |
| Photo editing | 23995 | 30587 |
| Data manipulation | 7347 | 9093 |
| Writing score | 10902 | 18311 |
Memory
| RAM size | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz | - |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 512 GB | Up to 256 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 11 | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 12) |
| ROM | XOS 7.6 | XOS 10 |
Battery
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 45 W | 33 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes (76% in 30 min) | Yes (30% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 0:58 hr | 1:55 hr |
| Web browsing | 09:24 hr | 13:34 hr |
| Watching video | 12:22 hr | 15:35 hr |
| Gaming | 04:04 hr | 06:07 hr |
| Standby | 124 hr | 117 hr |
General battery life
Camera
| Matrix | 108 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 12000 x 9000 | 8000 x 6000 |
| Zoom | Optical, 5x | Optical, 2x |
| Flash | Quad LED | Quad LED |
| Stabilization | Optical | 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 (108 MP + 8 MP + 8 MP) | 3 (48 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP) |
| Wide (main) lens |
- 108 MP
- Aperture: f/1.8 - Pixel size: 0.8 micron - Sensor: 1/1.52", Samsung S5KHM2 (ISOCELL Plus CMOS) - Phase autofocus - Optical stabilization |
- 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 |
| Telephoto lens |
- 8 MP
- Aperture: f/3.4 - Focal length: 125 mm - Phase autofocus - Optical stabilization |
- 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 |
| Ultra-wide lens |
- 8 MP
- Aperture: f/2.3 - Focal length: 13 mm - Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) |
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| Depth lens | - |
- 2 MP
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| Camera features |
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode |
| Megapixels | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 3456 x 4608 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Aperture | - | f/2.0 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | - | 1/2.76" |
| Video resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| 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, NAVIC | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC * | No | No |
| 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 * | 12 | 18 |
| 5G support | No | Yes |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | Mono |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | - |
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | September 2021 | February 2022 |
| Release date | October 2021 | March 2022 |
| Sensors |
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 45 W | Yes, 33 W |
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Disclaimer!
NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the performance, gaming, battery life, connectivity, and software are more important to you, then choose the Infinix Zero 5G . But if the display and camera are more of a priority – go for the Infinix Zero X Pro .