Infinix Zero 40
The Infinix Zero 40 is a high-performance smartphone with a powerful processor, advanced camera capabilities, and a sleek design. Ideal for tech enthusiasts.
Best price in South Africa: 5600 ZAR
Released: 2024, September 8
Specifications
Infinix Zero 40 in South Africa
Pros and Cons
Infinix Zero 40 in South Africa
Pros of the Infinix Zero 40
Powerful Flagship-Level Performance: It features the high-end MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate chipset, which provides excellent performance for demanding tasks, heavy multitasking, and smooth high-frame-rate gaming.
Outstanding Camera Versatility: It has a highly versatile camera setup featuring a 108MP main camera with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and a genuinely useful 50MP ultrawide lens with Autofocus. It also offers 4K@60fps video recording on both the front (50MP) and rear cameras.
Premium AMOLED Display: The phone boasts a large 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a super-smooth 144Hz refresh rate, vibrant 10-bit colors, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, which offers a truly flagship-like viewing experience.
Inclusion of Wireless Charging: A notable premium feature for its price segment is the inclusion of 20W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging, adding convenience that most competitors lack.
Enhanced Connectivity and Audio: It supports the faster Wi-Fi 6E standard, includes an IR blaster (remote control), and features Dual Stereo Speakers tuned by JBL for a better multimedia experience, along with an IP54 rating for splash resistance.
Cons of the Infinix Zero 40
Slowed Down Wired Charging: Infinix downgraded the wired charging speed from 68W on its predecessor (Zero 30) to 45W on the Zero 40 5G. While 45W is fast, it's a step backward and slower than many competitors.
Heavy Software Customization: It runs on Infinix's highly modified XOS 14.5, which is often criticized for being bloated (containing pre-installed apps) and having intrusive customizations that can detract from a clean Android experience.
No Headphone Jack or Expandable Storage: The phone lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack (a drawback for audiophiles and gamers) and does not include a microSD card slot for memory expansion, limiting storage flexibility despite large internal options.
Inconsistent Camera Quality/Heating: While the hardware is great, reviews suggest the camera software can sometimes lead to inconsistent color science between the main and ultrawide lenses. Additionally, the device may experience noticeable heating during extended, high-intensity gaming sessions.
Limited Software Update Policy: Infinix generally promises only two major Android OS updates (up to Android 16) and three years of security patches. This is a shorter support window compared to longer promises from brands like Samsung or Google.
Features
Infinix Zero 40 in South Africa
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Body
| Dimensions | 164.3 x 74.8 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 2.94 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR, 144Hz, 1300 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 109.9 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2436 pixels (~393 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 14.5 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Triple | 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 120˚, (ultrawide), 1/2.76", PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | Triple-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie camera
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.5, 21mm (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED flash |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with dual speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 60% in 25 min 20W wireless 10W reverse wired Bypass Charging 2.0 |
Misc
| Colors | Rock Black, Violet Garden, Moving Titanium |
| Models | X6861 |