Category Breakdown
Infinix Zero 5G
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
48.148.7
Display
79.579.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
65.365.4
Summary
- The Infinix Zero 5G features a larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with a 60Hz refresh rate, offering better color vibrancy.
- In terms of performance, the Zero 5G is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 900 chipset, whereas the A71 5G utilizes the Exynos 980, with both offering similar RAM options.
- The camera system on the A71 5G is superior, featuring a 64 MP main sensor compared to the Zero 5G's 48 MP, and it supports additional lenses for ultrawide and macro photography.
- The Zero 5G has a larger 5000 mAh battery with faster 33W charging compared to the A71 5G's 4500 mAh battery and 25W charging.
- Both devices run Android with different skins, with the Zero 5G on XOS 10.6 and the A71 5G on One UI 5, providing distinct software experiences.
- Build quality favors the A71 5G with its Gorilla Glass front and aluminum frame, while the Zero 5G uses a plastic frame and back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Zero 5G
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G
General
Release Date
2022, February 08
2020, April 08
Announced
2022, February 08
2020, April 08
Description
N/A
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-A716B/DS (International); SM-A716U (USA), SM-A7156/DSN
Display
Size
6.78"
6.7"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED Plus
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~388 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)
Exynos 980 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A77 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 MC4
Mali-G76 MP5
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.5, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom2 MP
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.76", 1.12µm
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/240fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
168.7 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.64 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
162.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.40 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
199 g
185 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cosmic Black, Skylight Orange, Horizon Blue
Prism Cube Black, Prism Cube Sliver, Prism Cube Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, XOS 10.6
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, XOS 10.6
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

