Infinix Zero 5G vs Zero 20
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 Zero 20, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G99 and came out 8 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the gadgets.
Key differences
Reasons to consider the Infinix Zero 5G
- The rear camera has a 2x optical zoom
- Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
- Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
- Comes with 500 mAh larger battery capacity: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- 34% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (495K versus 370K)
- Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR5
- Ability to record video in 4K resolution
- Faster storage type - UFS 3.1 versus UFS 2.2
Reasons to consider the Infinix Zero 20
- Stereo speakers
- Has an ultra-wide angle camera lens
- More recent OS version: Android 12 versus 11
- AMOLED display (versus competitor's LTPS LCD)
- The phone is 8-months newer
- The front-facing camera can record video at 1440p
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Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Performance
CPU/GPU performance in apps and games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview score
Final comparison evaluation
Value for money
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Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | LTPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | - | 20:9 |
| PPI | 388 ppi | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Max rated brightness | 500 nits | 450 nits |
| HDR support | No | - |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 88.1% | 86% |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 | - DCI-P3 |
Peak brightness test (auto)
Design and build
| Height | 168.73 mm (6.64 inches) | 164.43 mm (6.47 inches) |
| Width | 76.53 mm (3.01 inches) | 76.76 mm (3.02 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.77 mm (0.35 inches) | 7.98 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 196 g (6.91 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Orange | Gold, Gray, Green |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in home button | Yes, in home button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 900 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Max. clock | 2400 MHz | 2200 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 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| Graphics | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| GPU clock | 900 MHz | - |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 9
| CPU | 132349 | 112270 |
| GPU | 129727 | 122260 |
| Memory | 103631 | 68103 |
| UX | 125868 | 59631 |
| Total score | 495781 | 370401 |
3DMark Wild Life Performance
| Stability | 98% | - |
| Graphics test | 11 FPS | 7 FPS |
| Graphics score | 2002 | 1257 |
| PCMark 3.0 score | 12216 | 10011 |
Memory
| RAM size | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | - | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128 GB | 128, 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max. size | Up to 256 GB | Up to 2048 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| ROM | XOS 10 | XOS 12 |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charge power | 33 W | 45 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes (30% in 30 min) | Yes (75% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:55 hr | 0:55 hr |
| Web browsing | 14:43 hr | - |
| Watching video | 15:35 hr | - |
| Gaming | 05:55 hr | - |
| Standby | 117 hr | - |
General battery life
Camera
| Matrix | 48 megapixels | 108 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 12000 x 9000 |
| 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 60FPS |
| Lenses | 3 (48 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP) | 3 (108 MP + 13 MP + 2 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 |
- 108 MP - Pixel size: 0.64 micron - 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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| Ultra-wide lens | - | - 13 MP - Phase autofocus |
| Depth lens | - 2 MP |
- 2 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Megapixels | 16 megapixels | 60 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 9152 x 6592 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | - |
| Pixel size | - | 0.61 microns |
| Sensor type | CMOS | - |
| Sensor size | 1/2.76" | 1/2.8" |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1440p 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 | 4 |
| 5G support | Yes | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | Stereo |
| 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 - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the battery life, camera, and connectivity are more important to you, then choose the Infinix Zero 5G. But if the display, software, and sound are more of a priority – go for the Infinix Zero 20.
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