The premium, mid-range smartphone segment in India has seen a surge in the number of launches lately. Most smartphone companies have launched new options around Rs. 30,000, which is considered to be the new entry-point for premium devices. Infinix, a company known for its budget and mid-range smartphones in India, has launched its first premium smartphone in the country.
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Primary camera samples shot on Infinix Zero Ultra 5G (Top to bottom: AI Cam, AI Cam, AI Cam, Night Mode)
Images shot using the ultra-wide camera has a warmer tone and distorted edges. The dynamic range is decent but there is a noticeable lack of details around the edges of the images.
Infinix Zero Ultra 5G ultra-wide camera samples
Samples from the front camera taken with the standard AI Cam mode are closest to how I look in real life. Selfies clicked using the Beauty and Portrait modes made my skin look too smooth and a touch fairer. That’s probably the purpose of the Beauty mode but I feel Portrait mode should avoid artificial skin smoothening by default. Edge detection also needs some improvement as the software tended to blur out my ear and hair in Portrait mode shots.
Infinix Zero Ultra 5G front camera samples (Top to bottom: AI Cam, Portrait Mode)
In terms of video recording, the Infinix Zero Ultra 5G can capture up to 4K 30 fps using the main rear camera. The front camera supports 1080p 30fps video recording. I found the overall video performance to be quite average. The camera captures good details and close to accurate colours but dynamic range performance needs to improve.
Verdict
By now, you must have already realised from this review that the Infinix Zero Ultra 5G has its fair share of flaws. The smartphone scores well for design, display size, and fast charging experience. The 200-megapixel camera could use better optimisation to get the best results. While the 180W fast charging is super quick, actual battery life is not as good. There’s no Android 13 either and while the update is expected, there is no confirmation of when that will happen. Unless you want a phone that charges fully in in 15 minutes, there are better performing options in this price range.
All in all, I think the Infinix Zero Ultra is a hard sell for Rs 36,999 as other options such as the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G or the iQoo Neo 6 offer a better experience and cost a lot less.
