Infinix Zero 5G debuts with 120Hz screen, Dimensity 900 chipset
What's the story
Infinix is gearing up to announce its flagship handset, the Zero 5G, in India, on February 14. Ahead of the launch, the company has officially unveiled the phone in Nigeria. It carries a price-tag of NGN 1,69,500 (roughly Rs. 30,500). The phone features a 120Hz LCD screen, a 48MP main camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chip, and a 5,000mAh battery with fast-charging support.
Context
Why does this story matter?
The Zero 5G is the first 5G handset from Infinix. The Hong Kong-based smartphone maker has always been present in the budget segment, but with its new offering, the company aims to make its mark in the mid-range segment. The phone has a design similar to that of the OPPO Find X3 Pro and claims to be the fastest 5G device in the segment.
Display
The handset features a 120Hz IPS LCD display
The Infinix Zero 5G sports a punch-hole cut-out on the top-center, a noticeable bottom bezel, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. On the rear, it has an elevated camera bump. The handset bears a 6.78-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2460 pixels) IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 500-nits of peak brightness. Dimensions-wise, it is 8.7mm thick and weighs 199 grams.
Information
It sports a 13MP telephoto sensor
The Infinix Zero 5G flaunts a triple rear camera module, comprising a 48MP main sensor, a 13MP telephoto snapper with 2x optical zoom, and a 2MP depth lens. On the front, it has a 16MP selfie shooter.
Internals
It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chip
The Infinix Zero 5G is fueled by a MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. At the heart, it boots Android 11-based XOS 10 and houses a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast-charging support. For connectivity, the device offers support for 5G, Wi-Fi 6, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a Type-C port.
Pocket-pinch
Infinix Zero 5G: Pricing and availability
The Infinix Zero 5G is priced at NGN 1,69,500 (around Rs. 30,500) for the sole 8GB/128GB variant. It is offered in Cosmic Black, Horizon Blue, and Skylight Orange color options. In India, the handset will be priced under Rs. 20,000, as per company CEO Anish Kapoor. It will be up for grabs via Flipkart.