The device scoured into the Android market in style after being unveiled in Dubai with a quite eye-catching and attractive body design. The Infinix Zero 5 didn’t quite feature the popular 18:9 screen ratio but the design is nothing short of sleek with improved handling.
Infinix Zero 5 Key features
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat with XOS v3.0
SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro)
4G LTE: YES, LTE
Screen Size : 5.98 Inches FHD IPS Touchscreen
Screen Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels (~368 PPI)
Processor Type: Octa-core 2.60 GHz Cortex, Mediatek chipset
RAM: 6GB
Internal Storage: 64GB or 128GB.
External Storage: microSD, up to 2TB
Back / Rear Camera: 12MP + 13MP camera & LED Flash
Front Camera: 16MP with LED flash
Battery: 4350 mAh (non-removable)
Infinix Zero 5 Features Overview
Infinix Zero 5 colors
Infinix Zero 5 hosts a 5.98 inches (approximately 6.0 inches) screen with Full HD display, the screen has a 2.5D curve at the edges and a resolution of 1080 by 1920 pixels with about 368 pixels per-square inch.
At the helm is powerful Octa-core processor that clocks at 2.6 GHz with Mediatek Helio P25 for a top-notch processing speed. Onboard RAM capacity is 6GB which is really commendable, multi-tasking on a device with that ample RAM size will be a bliss.
Android 7.0 Nougat is pre-installed on the Infinix Zero 5 out of the box with the company’s XOS v3.0 skin on top, Infinix XOS has been widely praised for it’s sleek and well-designed user interface. Being a flagship device, the Zero 5 will most likely get the Android 8.0 Oreo update.
Infinix Zero 5 comes in two internal storage variants; the 64GB and 128GB. If the user requires more storage space, the ROM can be expanded to up to 2TB via external SD card.
The Infinix Zero 5’s dual back camera setup sees a combination of 12 megapixels and 13 megapixels with a single LED flash for quality shots in dark conditions. The company boasts of optical zoom feature on the Zero 5 that is said to zoom an object up to 10 times closer.
At the front is a 16 megapixels camera with it’s own LED flash beside it, designed to deliver quality selfie shots with the help of some pre-installed camera features like auto-focus, face detection, phase detection, beautifier and more.
Infinix Zero 5 didn’t disappoint when it comes battery capacity, it houses a handsome 4350 mAh battery that has quick charge function. This is a much anticipated upgrade after the Zero 4 disappointed many Infinix fans by coming with 3200 mAh battery.
The Zero 5 finishes with metal unibody and a quite astounding design though not very unique, we have seen similar design in some Huawei flagships. Infinix Zero 5 is sold in three different color; Gold, Matte Black and Apple Red colors.
The device has it’s fingerprint scanner positioned at the back below the camera region, apart from serving as a more convenient phone unlock system for the Zero 5, the fingerprint scanner will also serve for more security purposes for the device. The Infinix smartphone is a dual Micro SIM Android phone and supports dual standby with 4G network option.
The device will be available for purchase through various online and offline stores in India, Pakistan, Dubai, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and many other Asian and African countries. There have been no words as regards to whether we will see Infinix Zero 5 Plus anytime soon.
Infinix Zero 5 Best Alternatives
Tecno Phantom 8 could be the best alternative of the Infinix Zero 5, they both have very similar spec write-up with little differences in the battery and screen sections. You can consider other flagships with dual back camera setup like the Gionee M7 and Nokia 8.
Infinix Zero 5 Detailed Specs
NETWORK
2G Network GSM: 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 MHz
3G Network WCDMA: 2100 MHz (900/1700/1900/2100 MHz for LATAM)
4G Network Yes, LTE (Global Support)
SIM Dual Micro SIM (Dual Standby)
Status Launched: November 2017
BODY
Dimensions – mm
– Weight: -g
Keyboard Touchscreen
Colors Gold, Matte Black and Apple Red
Cover Metal
DISPLAY
Type FHD IPS, multi-touch touchscreen with 16m colors
Size 5.98 inches, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 368 Pixels Per-square Inch
MEMORY AND OS
Card slot MicroSD, up to 2TB
Internal 64GB or 128GB
OS Android 7.0 Nougat (with XOS V3.0)
Processors – Octa-core 2.6 GHz CPU
– Mediatek Helio P25 chipset
– Mali GPU
RAM 6GB RAM
AUDIO
Alert types Vibration, MIDI, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
Audio port 3.5mm jack
CONNECTIVITY
2G GPRS – up to 85.6 kbps; EDGE – up to 236.8 kbps
3G Up to 42.2 mbps downlink; Up to 11.5 mbps uplink
4G YES
WIFI Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Wi-Fi direct
Bluetooth Version 4.2, A2DP
GPS A-GPS
NFC NO
USB Type-C (with OTG support)
CAMERA
Primary – 12 MP and 13 MP, auto refocus, 10x Super Zoom and single-LED flash
FEATURES: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, auto-HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Secondary 16 MP Camera with single Selfie Flash
BATTERY
Capacity 4350mAh Li-Ion non-removable battery
Stand-by N/A
Talk time N/A
Music play
OTHER FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Rear Fingerprint and Light sensor
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser HTML5
Java No
Miscellaneous – FM radio
– Quick charge tech
– MP3/AAC+/WAV/Flac player
– MP4/H.264 player
– Photo/video editor
– Document viewer
PRICE
Price level About 122,000 naira– 135,000 naira (310 USD) (10,999 Ksh)