Infinix Zero 30

At Rs. 59,999, the Infinix Zero 30 is good value if you want a premium-feeling phone for social media, selfies and vlogging.

• Strengths: a curved 120Hz AMOLED screen with Gorilla Glass 5, a 50 MP autofocus selfie camera that records 2K, an in-display fingerprint scanner, IP54 splash resistance, 45W charging with the charger and a silicone case in the box, and a slim, light body.
• Weaknesses: an average rear camera with no ultrawide lens or OIS, no headphone jack, no memory card slot, 4G only, a weak top speaker and some bloatware.

Compared with the Zero 30 5G, this model gives up 5G, optical stabilisation and 4K video, but keeps the same front camera.

Verdict: worth it for selfie and vlogging fans who want an AMOLED curved screen. Buyers who mainly shoot with the rear camera or want long software support should look elsewhere.

The Infinix Zero 30 has a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with Full HD+ (1080 x 2400) resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 1 billion colours and up to 950 nits peak brightness, protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

• Colours look accurate and rich, and the screen is bright and smooth for scrolling and videos.
• It drops below 120Hz when full speed is not needed, which saves battery.
• A curved AMOLED screen is rare at this price and gives the phone a premium feel.
• Touch occasionally fails to respond, especially near the curved edges; this may be a software issue.

The optical in-display fingerprint scanner sits under the screen.

The MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage keeps daily use smooth, and apps load without delay. Reported AnTuTu scores differ, ranging from about 370,000 to 420,000.

• A vapour chamber helps control heat during longer sessions, which is unusual at this price.
• Casual gaming runs well, but this is a 4G chip and not built for heavy gaming at top settings.
• The box says "16GB RAM", but that is 8GB physical plus 8GB virtual RAM. Virtual RAM helps light apps stay open but does not help heavy games or multitasking.

There is no 5G and no memory card slot, so the built-in 256GB is all you get.

The rear has a 108 MP f/1.7 main camera with two 2 MP sensors. There is no ultrawide or zoom lens, so the main camera does all the work.

• Rear photos: colours look muted unless you use the built-in filters or AI mode, and colour and skin tones are not always consistent. Exposure needs improvement.
• Low light: the rear camera struggles, with dark and noisy results.
• Portraits: edge detection is accurate, with no blurred ears or hair.
• Selfies: the 50 MP f/2.5 front camera with autofocus and dual-LED flash is the highlight. Beauty mode is applied subtly, and background blur is strong but accurate. The front camera also offers 2x zoom.
• Video: both cameras record up to 1440p (2K) at 30fps or 1080p at up to 60fps. There is no OIS; the Ultra Steady mode crops in and lowers resolution.

Extra modes include Super Macro, Sky Shop, Slow Motion and Ultimate Video Enhancement.

The Infinix Zero 30 has a 5000 mAh battery with 45W wired charging, and the 45W charger with a Type-A to Type-C cable comes in the box.

• Infinix rates it at 75% in 30 minutes, and a full charge takes about an hour.
• Type-C to Type-C chargers also work, but at slower speeds.
• The efficient Helio G99 helps battery life, which holds up well in everyday use.
• There is no wireless charging.

Exact screen-on time has not been measured yet.

The Infinix Zero 30 runs XOS 13 on Android 13.

• Customisation options are plentiful, and a built-in dialer offers automatic call recording.
• Virtual RAM can add up to 8GB using storage.
• There is more bloatware than on the Zero 30 5G, and some extra features of the 5G model are missing.

Infinix has not published a software update commitment for the Zero 30 that we could verify, so the Android 14 upgrade is not confirmed.