Infinix Zero 30 Review
10 Sep 2023
Infinix has been gaining popularity outside of its traditional regions over the past few years as a result of a number of good midrange deals that provide exceptional value. The Chinese manufacturer of Transsion Holdings has expanded its global reach by leaving its strongholds in Africa and South Asia, joining forces with sibling businesses Tecno and Itel in the process.
Although Infinix specializes in phones for entry-level users, the Zero lineup of the company also includes some higher-end options and has been the driving force behind recent expansion. This is where we find the Zero 30 5G that we have for survey today.
It's a fascinating device with a 144Hz curved AMOLED display that makes it appear much more expensive than its price tag would imply. Although it's not quite a real flagship chipset, the MediaTek Dimensity 8020 found within the Zero 30 5G is no slouch either. One may argue that the recently reviewed GT 10 Pro, which has become quite the market success story, is inferior to the Zero 30 in terms of capabilities.
The Zero 30 5G is shaking a huge 5,000 mAh battery with quick 68W charging, a 108MP OIS-empowered principal camera and 50MP selfie with 4K video capacities - the later being the point of convergence of its whole promoting effort. The highlights include stereo speakers, an FM radio receiver, and NFC.
UnBoxing Infinix Zero 30:
Infinix Zero 30 5G comes packaged in a sturdy two-piece cardboard packaging. It is highly durable and comes with a plastic cradle for the phone to protect it during shipping.
Infinix is really liberal with the included embellishments. You get a 68W Infinix charger alongside a USB Type-A to Type-C link. If you want to get the most out of your phone's fast charging capabilities, you'll need to keep track of this unusual cable and the charger because it has an additional pin inside. There is likewise a decent straightforward TPU case in the container.
Design, Quality & Connectivity of Infinix Zero 30:
The aggressive display curvature on the sides and other design elements give the Infinix Zero 30 5G a contemporary appearance. Even though the somewhat bigger top and bottom display bezels reveal the device's mid-range status, it undoubtedly has a flagship appearance. The display's curves meet a 2.8 mm-thick middle frame. The rear of the telephone has an almost completely balanced bend. Like the front, the back is made of Gorilla Glass 5 and has a glossy, almost metallic-like finish that doesn't smudge easily.
The polish on the back panel is really delicate and almost silky smooth. It is not easily attracted to dirt and fingerprints. We genuinely like the range of colors available for the Zero 30 5G. We really like the "Golden Hour" color of our review unit, which changes from a subdued golden hue to what we would describe as a delicate pink hue with a hint of orange depending on how the light hits it.
Given its large 6.78-inch display and substantial 5,000 mAh battery, the Zero 30 5G is a surprising compact and light device that measures 164.51 x 75.03 x 7.9 mm and weighs 185 grams. The phone is well-balanced in weight distribution and feels great in the hand.
Although the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back of the Zero 30 5G are quite good for the price category, it only has an IP53 restricted ingress protection grade. The Zero 30 5G appears to be very durable and well-built. There is virtually no flex to speak of, and there is no hollowness to be felt anywhere. In the long run, we believe it should hold up fairly well.
The control arrangement of the Zero 30 5G is quite conventional. On the right side of the phone are the power and volume rocker buttons. However, they are thin and not particularly simple to press. The tactile feedback may also need some improvement. Both controls are ideally positioned vertically on the frame for reach.
A USB 2.0 data connection backs up the USB port, allowing for a theoretical maximum transfer speed of 480 Mbps. The Zero 30 5G has USB Host/OTG capacities, yet the USB port misses the mark on other extravagant highlights like video yield.
The sensors on the Zero 30 incorporate an icm42631 accelerometer and gyrator combo, a stk33562 equipment nearness and light sensor combo and a mmc5603 magnetometer and compass combo. Additionally, there is a SAR sensor aboard. But there isn't a barometer.
Battery Life of Infinix Zero 30:
Battery capacity for the Infinix Zero 30 is 5,000 mAh. An appropriately current 6nm TSMC N6 manufacturing node was used to create the moderately efficient chipset known as the Dimensity 8020.
The Infinix Zero 30 5G's battery performance is adequate without particularly standing out. In our in-house test, it received a rating of 102 hours of endurance. It performed admirably in the standby and video test sections, but its conversation time and web browsing ratings need improvement.
Pros & Cons of Infinix Zero 30:
Pros:
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Slick, contemporary design, Gorilla Glass, and IP53 ingress protection.
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144Hz high refresh rate support that works well and practically flawless color reproduction.
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Good value for the money.
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Good battery life and quick charging.
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DTS-enabled stereo speaker setup that is remarkably clear.
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Overall, good performance from the daytime camera.
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Outstanding selfie camera with autofocus, LED flash, and the ability to record both still and moving images.
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Base storage is 256GB.
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A Sizable retail package.
Cons:
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XOS is disorganized and comes with too many preinstalled programs.
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Display does not support HDR.
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It's not optimal to perform continuously.
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There is no 3.5mm jack and no extendable storage.