Infinix Zero Ultra Review: Zero Compromises

There are a few smartphones every now and then that catch your eye. In the plethora of cellphones available today, especially in the Android market, it might be challenging to stand out. One such device, the Infinix Zero Ultra, was unveiled by the company and is also its most expensive smartphone to date.

A really luxurious design and game-changing charging make this smartphone capture your attention. Additionally, you have a primary camera with 200 MP and superb performance, which helps it shine in other areas as well.

So all of this makes it the ideal purchase? Well, perfection is unattainable. Where, then, does the Zero Ultra fail? Let's continue with the review and find out.

Infinix Zero Ultra Price in India and Availability

Infinix Zero Ultra price in India starts from Rs 32999. The phone is available to buy from Flipkart and is available in two colour options including Genesis Noir and Coslight Silver.

Design

Overall, this phone does look like a flagship. Whether you like them or not, curved displays are attractive, and I find the silver back to be very attractive. The phone appears to be much more expensive than it actually is due to its overall design and construction.

Even though the glass rear panel has a brilliant finish, the Coslight Silver variant's ripple design makes it stain-resistant and offers the ZERO ULTRA a unique look. However, it has a plastic frame, which is fair given that the company had to make certain compromises in order to keep the price low.

An IP rating for dust and water resistance is one characteristic that the gadget is missing. It's sad that the gadget lacks an IP rating; it's possible that the manufacturer compromised here in order to keep the price of the phone low.

Display

The FHD+ 6.8-inch AMOLED display on the Infinix Zero Ultra has a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. It has a curved display, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, and a maximum brightness of 1000 nits. By default, it utilises the auto-refresh rate, but you may manually alter it in the display settings to 60Hz or 120Hz.

The phone's brightness is enough for use both inside and outside. I had no problems using it even on sunny days. The display is pretty impressive, and it is without a doubt the greatest Infinix phone display we've ever seen.

It features more vivid colours and deeper blacks than the AMOLED displays on other Infinix smartphones. The sharpness of the screen makes for an immersive viewing experience.

Not to mention, the top and bottom bezels are also quite tiny, maximising the use of the display.

Performance

Infinix could have done a little better in the performance department, and I wish it had. A MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset, along with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, power the Infinix Zero Ultra. Internal memory can theoretically add another 5GB to the RAM.

Despite being a respectable mid-range chipset, MediaTek Dimensity 920 may be found in phones that cost far less than the Infinix Zero Ultra. Infinix needs to have selected a more advanced processor, such as the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 or 1200.

Although it's not a flagship chipset, you won't have any issues carrying out routine tasks. I performed various tasks on the phone while using it, and I experienced no lags or shutters. However, I haven't seen the finest RAM management. Most of the time, when I opened the apps again after a break, they had been refreshed.

Simply put, if you're looking for a gaming phone, I wouldn't suggest this one. About 30 minutes into the game, I noticed that the back panel was beginning to warm up.

Infinix Zero Ultra has a similar software experience as the Infinix Hot 20 we reviewed earlier. Click here to read that review.

Camera

One of the Infinix Zero Ultra's key selling points is its 200MP lens, and for the most part, it delivers. In most situations, the 200MP performs admirably and is competitive with phones that cost much more. The images have a wide dynamic range and are vivid, detailed, sharp, and colourful.

In dimly lit environments, performance remains at the same level. Outstanding is the super night mode on the Infinix Zero Ultra. It captures some lovely low-light images.

The amount of detail displayed in a shot is increased when the camera is set to 200MP, but the file size rises to roughly 70MB, quickly using up your storage.

Before the 200MP processes and completes the photo, you must hold the phone steadily for about 2 seconds. The MediaTek Dimensity 920 may not have been the ideal processor for such a demanding endeavour, in my opinion.

The ultra-wide-angle camera's details aren't as outstanding, but they're still far superior to pictures taken with most phones' normal 8MP lens.

The main camera can record 4K films at 30 frames per second and 1080p videos at 30 or 60 frames per second, however the front camera can only capture 1080p videos at 30 frames per second. Despite the main camera's OIS, the 4K movies were unsteady but detailed, sharp, and with decent colour.

Battery

A bit under the 5000mAh mark that is typically found in this pricing bracket, the Infinix Zero Ultra has a 4500mAh battery. Despite this, the phone has a strong battery life. If you are a casual user, you can easily get one day's worth of battery backup.

I watched for approximately 5 to 6 hours straight. I used it to take pictures, play games, and watch some YouTube videos. However, you will need to plug in the charger twice a day if you are a heavy user that enjoys playing games all day.

The phone can be fully charged from 0% to 100% in about 15 minutes with the 180W fast charger. The battery can be charged more than 40% faster than that, in just 5 minutes, which is pretty astounding.

Infinix Zero Ultra Verdict

Even though the Infinix Zero Ultra is a terrific phone for the money, there are some caveats. Infinix has attempted to match the entire feel of the phone with features while also offering a premium look. The phone has a tonne of useful features, like a 120Hz display and 180W rapid charging.

The equipment you receive is really powerful. The performance is adequate for daily use and for gaming. In the daytime, the primary camera captured some extremely lovely images. But I don't think it measures up to a 200MP camera.

The battery performs admirably, and the charging process is quite quick. The user interface is also not very good. The brand in XOS still has to do a lot more effort. Last but not least, considering that you only get a nice display and lightning-fast charging speeds with an Infinix phone, I'm not sure if investing Rs 30K on one would be a prudent choice.