Infinix Zero 5G vs Hot 20 5G
65
out of 100
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61
out of 100
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 Hot 20 5G, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 810 and came out 8 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
- Has 2x more RAM: 8GB versus 4GB
- The rear camera has a 2x optical zoom
- 36% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (516K versus 379K)
- Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR5
- Ability to record video in 4K resolution
- Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
- Thinner bezels – 6.1% more screen real estate
- Supports higher wattage charging (33W versus 18W)
- 21% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 916 and 754 points
Reasons to consider the Infinix Hot 20 5G
- Reverse charging feature
- The phone is 8-months newer
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 (
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) 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 | 6.58 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels | 1080 x 2408 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | - | 20:9 |
| PPI | 388 ppi | 401 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 88.1% | 82% |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 | - |
Peak brightness test (auto)
Design and build
| Height | 168.73 mm (6.64 inches) | 166.25 mm (6.55 inches) |
| Width | 76.53 mm (3.01 inches) | 76.45 mm (3.01 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.77 mm (0.35 inches) | 8.93 mm (0.35 inches) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 204 g (7.2 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Orange | Black, Blue, Green |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | MediaTek Dimensity 810 |
| Max clock | 2400 MHz | 2400 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 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
| L3 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| Graphics | Mali-G68 MP4 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | - | 128 |
| GPU clock | 900 MHz | 950 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~621 GFLOPS | ~243 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
| CPU | 166403 | 129840 |
| GPU | 88444 | 79314 |
| Memory | 128743 | 71358 |
| UX | 132019 | 98465 |
| Total score | 516049 | 379796 |
3DMark Wild Life Performance
| Stability | 98% | 97% |
| Graphics test | 12 FPS | 7 FPS |
| Graphics score | 2039 | 1286 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 9110 | 9637 |
| Video editing | 6529 | 6489 |
| Photo editing | 30587 | 23928 |
| Data manipulation | 9093 | 8030 |
| Writing score | 18311 | 14538 |
Memory
| RAM size | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128 GB | 64, 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | - |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 256 GB | Up to 1024 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 12) | Android 12 |
| ROM | XOS 10 | XOS 10.6 |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 33 W | 18 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | - |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | Yes |
| Fast charging | Yes (30% in 30 min) | Yes (50% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:55 hr | 1:30 hr |
| Web browsing | 13:34 hr | - |
| Watching video | 15:35 hr | - |
| Gaming | 06:07 hr | - |
| Standby | 117 hr | - |
General battery life
Camera
| Matrix | 48 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 8192 x 6144 |
| Zoom | Optical, 2x | Digital |
| Flash | Quad LED | Dual LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | Up to 30FPS | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Lenses | 3 (48 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP) | 2 (50 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 |
- 50 MP
- Aperture: f/1.6 - Sensor: 1/2.8" - 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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| Depth lens |
- 2 MP
|
Yes |
| Camera features |
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode |
| Megapixels | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3264 x 2448 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Sensor type | 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 |
| NFC * | No | Yes |
| 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 | 13 |
| 5G support | Yes | Yes |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | - |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | - | No |
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | February 2022 | October 2022 |
| Release date | March 2022 | October 2022 |
| Sensors |
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor
- Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 33 W | Yes, 18 W |
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Disclaimer!
NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the camera, performance, gaming, and connectivity are more important to you, then choose the Infinix Zero 5G . But if the display and sound are more of a priority – go for the Infinix Hot 20 5G .
