Infinix has launched the Zero 40 5G, positioning it as a premium mid-range smartphone with a strong emphasis on video recording and AI-driven features. While the Zero branding once represented flagship-level innovation, the new Zero 40 5G aims to redefine itself by focusing heavily on content creators, especially vloggers. With several segment-first claims and a refreshed design language, the device tries to stand out in an increasingly competitive market.
Design
The Infinix Zero 40 5G comes with a sleek and modern design that feels premium in hand. Measuring just 7.9mm in thickness and weighing 195 grams, the phone strikes a good balance between slimness and solid build quality. The curved sides combined with flat top and bottom edges make it comfortable for one-handed use. The Violet Garden colour variant, in particular, looks eye-catching with its two-tone rear finish and subtle “Zero” branding etched on the back.
A large circular camera module dominates the rear panel, giving the phone a distinctive identity. Button placement is practical, with the power and volume keys on the right, while the phone also includes an IR blaster and stereo speaker setup. The addition of an IP54 rating adds basic dust and splash resistance, which is a welcome feature.
AMOLED
The Zero 40 5G features a large 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. The slim bezels and curved edges deliver an immersive viewing experience, making the phone ideal for watching videos and gaming. Indoors, the display gets sufficiently bright, and colours look vibrant thanks to 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut support.
The panel supports multiple refresh rate options, allowing users to switch between smoothness and battery efficiency. With Widevine L1 certification, users can enjoy HD streaming on popular OTT platforms without any compromise. The in-display fingerprint sensor, though positioned slightly lower, works reliably and unlocks the phone quickly.
Software
Running on Android 14-based XOS 14.5, the Infinix Zero 40 5G offers a fairly smooth software experience. While the phone comes with some pre-installed apps, most of them can be removed, keeping the interface relatively clean. Infinix has introduced its new AI suite with this phone, making it the first Infinix device to launch with Infinix AI.
AI-powered features like AI Eraser, Smart Cut-out, and AI Vlog aim to simplify photo editing and content creation. The AI Vlog feature can automatically create short videos using clips from the gallery, which will appeal to casual creators. The Folax voice assistant adds basic smart functionality, although some AI features still feel inconsistent and need refinement. Infinix has promised two years of Android updates and three years of security patches, which is decent for this segment.
MediaTek Dimensity 8200
The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate chipset, paired with 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM. In everyday usage, the phone performs smoothly, handling multitasking, social media, and streaming without any lag. Gaming performance is also satisfactory, with minimal heating even during extended sessions.Storage options go up to 512GB with fast UFS 3.1 technology, and there is also support for expandable storage via a microSD card, which is becoming rare in premium smartphones.
