By late 2023, the hype had cooled. Newer phones arrived. But the Infinix Zero 5G left a permanent mark on XDA.

The Infinix Zero 5G sports a 6.78-inch FHD+ IPS LCD with a 120Hz refresh rate. While AMOLED snobs might turn their noses up at an LCD panel, the XDA community often appreciates the practicality of LCDs: no risk of burn-in, which is a common issue with used devices often used as test beds for development.

Battery life on the is excellent. With 120Hz forced on and mixed 5G/WiFi usage, you will consistently get 7–8 hours of screen-on time. Idle drain is minimal (roughly 3-4% overnight).

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The telephoto lens saves the camera system. Without it, the Zero 5G would be forgettable. For GCam enthusiasts, sideloading a GCam mod significantly improves dynamic range and low-light performance.

The smartphone market is obsessed with hyperboles. The is not a "flagship killer," but it is a "budget category killer." It offers telephoto and 5G at a price where competitors offer macro lenses and LTE.

The device stands out with its , where the camera bump slopes gently into the back panel, reminiscent of flagship aesthetics like the Oppo Find X3 .

Once the bootloader is unlocked, the true potential of the Dimensity 920 is unleashed. Removing the pre-installed bloatware via ADB (Android Debug Bridge) transforms the device. The RAM management, which can sometimes be aggressive on stock XOS, becomes fluid when stripped down to a barebones Android experience.

In the sub-$300 price bracket, most manufacturers cut corners on the System on Chip (SoC), often opting for entry-level 5G chips like the Snapdragon 480 or Dimensity 700 series. Infinix, however, took a bold step by utilizing the Dimensity 920.

Thread after thread explored the phone's quirks: