Infinix Zero 40 5G Review: Dimensity 8200 Processor

Today, I’m excited to share my review of the all-new Infinix Zero 40 5G, which launched in India at around ₹25,000 after bank discounts. This phone offers much value for that price, just like its predecessor, the Zero 30. The Zero 40 has many impressive features that you’d typically find in flagship phones, making it one of the most intriguing mid-range devices of the year.

Design

Let’s start with the design, as I think Infinix has outdone itself this time. The color variant I have here is called “Violet Garden,” and it’s both elegant and eye-catching. Thanks to its Gorilla Glass back and curved edges, the phone feels premium in hand. It’s a bit bottom-heavy but a minor quibble in an otherwise well-made device. 

The Infinix Zero 40 has an official IP54 rating, making it resistant to light splashes — a nice bonus for a mid-range phone. There’s also an IR blaster to control your TV and other home appliances, a feature you rarely see in this price range. To top it off, Infinix includes a high-quality, grippy case right in the box, which is always a nice touch.

Infinix Zero 40 5G Display:

The Zero 40 sports a stunning OLED display that’s a treat to the eyes. It checks all the boxes you’d want for a high-quality screen:

• A smooth 144Hz refresh rate.
• Peak brightness of 1300 nits for easy outdoor visibility.
• 2300Hz PWM dimming to reduce eye strain.

The colors are vibrant, and the sharp contrast makes it a joy to watch content on. Although the phone doesn’t have official HDR certification for Netflix, it still manages to display videos with great tone mapping, balancing highlights and shadows effectively.

Performance:

The Infinix Zero 40 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra chipset, offering a 20-30% performance boost over the Dimensity 820 found in last year’s Zero 30. This phone delivers smooth day-to-day performance, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. The base model comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, so you’ll have plenty of space for apps, games, and media. 

One notable improvement this year is Infinix’s commitment to software updates. The Zero 40 will receive two major OS updates and three years of security patches, a solid promise in the mid-range segment. I just hope Infinix works on delivering these updates in a timely manner.

Gaming:

In terms of gaming, the Infinix Zero 40 performs reasonably well. It’s equipped with the same MediaTek chipset in Infinix’s gaming-focused GT20 Pro. Still, strangely, it doesn’t support high-FPS gaming in titles like PUBG or Mobile Legends. That’s a bit disappointing since the GT20 Pro supports 120Hz gaming with the same chipset.

For more demanding games like Genshin Impact, the phone does get warm after prolonged sessions, and I noticed some frame drops after about 10 minutes of play. While these results are still better than what you’d find on phones with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 or Dimensity 7300 chip, it’s clear that Infinix has aimed this phone more at casual gamers and those who prioritize cameras over gaming performance.

Infinix Zero 40 5G Cameras:

Now, let’s talk about cameras. The Infinix Zero 40 has the same impressive 108MP HM6 main sensor and 50MP JN1 selfie camera as last year, but it upgrades the ultra-wide camera to a 50MP sensor for better detail and sharpness. While it can’t manage dynamic range perfectly in challenging lighting, the 50MP sensor dramatically improves over the 8MP sensors you see on other budget phones.

Battery

The Infinix Zero 40 comes with a 5,000mAh battery that lasts a full day, even with heavy usage like gaming, web browsing, and taking photos. On average, I’veOn average,  been getting around 6.5 to 7 hours of screen-on time, which is pretty impressive for a phone in this range. Plus, unlike last year’s Zero 30, I didn’t experience any significant overnight battery drain.

Conclusion

To sum up, the Infinix Zero 40 5G is a fantastic device for under ₹25,000. It combines a premium design, a gorgeous OLED display, solid performance, great cameras, and good battery life. Infinix has truly nailed the essentials of a mid-range phone with this one. The main areas where it could improve are the 4K 60FPS video stabilization and a more refined software experience, but these are relatively minor issues.