Infinix Zero 5G 2023 vs Note 30
69
out of 100
VS
64
out of 100
Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.78-inch Infinix Zero 5G 2023 (with MediaTek Dimensity 1080) that was released on December 1, 2022, against the Infinix Note 30, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G99 and came out 6 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 5G 2023
- 33% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (547K versus 410K)
- Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR5
- Ability to record video in 4K resolution
- Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
- Faster storage type - UFS 3.1 versus UFS 2.1
- 45% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1040 and 716 points
- Weighs 18 grams less
Reasons to consider the Infinix Note 30
- Stereo speakers
- More recent OS version: Android 13 versus 12
- Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 33W)
- Reverse charging feature
- The phone is 6-months newer
- Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port
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
Scores with a red asterisk (
*
) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
Value for money
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | LTPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels | 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| PPI | 396 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 500 nits | 580 nits |
| HDR support | - | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.7% | 84.5% |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 | - DCI-P3 |
Peak brightness test (auto)
Design and build
| Height | 168.7 mm (6.64 inches) | 168.62 mm (6.64 inches) |
| Width | 76.5 mm (3.01 inches) | 76.6 mm (3.02 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.83 mm (0.35 inches) | 8.58 mm (0.34 inches) |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 219 g (7.72 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | White, Black, Orange | Black, Gold, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Max clock | 2600 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture |
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.6 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| Graphics | Mali-G68 MP4 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | - | 128 |
| GPU clock | 800 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~686 GFLOPS | ~281.6 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
| CPU | 150482 | 120452 |
| GPU | 139542 | 81381 |
| Memory | 109703 | 94649 |
| UX | 146120 | 113528 |
| Total score | 547673 | 410714 |
3DMark Wild Life Performance
| Stability | - | 98% |
| Graphics test | 13 FPS | 7 FPS |
| Graphics score | 2271 | 1252 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 11125 | 9262 |
| Video editing | 6671 | 6412 |
| Photo editing | 31841 | 26025 |
| Data manipulation | 8060 | 7460 |
| Writing score | 20482 | 13030 |
Memory
| RAM size | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | - | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 4 | 2 |
| Storage size | 256 GB | 128, 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 512 GB | Up to 2048 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| ROM | XOS 12 | XOS 13 |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 33 W | 45 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | Yes |
| Fast charging | Yes (30% in 30 min) | Yes (64% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:55 hr | 0:57 hr |
| Web browsing | - | 10:40 hr |
| Watching video | - | 12:25 hr |
| Gaming | - | 05:31 hr |
| Standby | - | 124 hr |
General battery life
Camera
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 64 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 8160 x 6120 | - |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Quad LED | Quad LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | Up to 30FPS | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow motion | 960 FPS (720p) | - |
| Lenses | 3 (50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP) | 3 (64 MP + 2 MP) |
| Wide (main) lens |
- 50 MP
- Aperture: f/1.6 |
- 64 MP
- Aperture: f/1.7 - Pixel size: 0.8 micron - Sensor: 1/2", Omnivision OV64B (CMOS) - Phase autofocus |
| Macro lens |
- 2 MP
|
- |
| 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Aperture | - | f/2.0 |
| Pixel size | - | 0.8 microns |
| Sensor type | - | CMOS |
| Sensor size | - | 1/3" |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 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 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| 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 |
| NFC * | - | 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 | - |
| 5G support | Yes | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | No | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | December 2022 | May 2023 |
| Release date | December 2022 | May 2023 |
| Sensors |
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 33 W | Yes, 45 W |
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Disclaimer!
NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the display, camera, performance, gaming, battery life, and connectivity are more important to you, then choose the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 . But if the software and sound are more of a priority – go for the Infinix Note 30 .
