Infinix Zero 8 vs Galaxy A71: This might seem like an unlikely comparison. Considering the fact that you’ll spend some $165 less if you decide to buy the Infinix Zero 8. We think it’s only fair to give Samsung Galaxy A71 an opportunity to prove that its actually worth the extra $165.

With the hype and the Samsung brand name, its easy for you to just rule out the Infinix device. But this is 2020 and it’s the year where other smartphone companies are stepping up big time.

We have seen some incredible display of innovation from other brands that top brands are yet to try out. The Infinix S5 Pro and Tecno Camon 15 Premier came with a pop-up selfie camera.

There is the Vivo V17 Pro with dual pop-up selfie camera. And now, we are having an Infinix phone with a dual selfie camera while Samsung phones are yet to implement these features.

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It’s not as if these features are what makes a phone superb but these extra features do contribute to the excitement of using a smartphone. That little pop-up trigger from the selfie camera has its own feel.

So, with the above said, lets take a look and see if the Infinix Zero 8 manages to level up against the Samsung Galaxy A71.

Phone comparisons are not always easy. This is true considering that people use phones for different reasons. But what we’ll focus on here is overall user experience and value for money. It’s good you buy a phone that is actually worth the money, right?

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Just before we begin, we want you to understand that this comparison is no way meant to discredit either phone. It’s a comparison based on the paper specifications released by both phone companies.

With the above out of the way, let’s see if Samsung Galaxy A71 can justify why it actually cost about $165 more.

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We’ll now kick things off with comparing the features of these phones.

Infinix Zero 8 vs Galaxy A71

Infinix Zero 8 is produced by Infinix Mobile while the Samsung Galaxy A71 is produced by Samsung Mobile. This is the very first difference between these two phones.

This comparison is going to be based strictly on the paper specifications of both phones. At the end, you’ll get to decide which is better between the Infinix Zero 8 and Galaxy A71.

Now its time for us to start the comparison proper. And we are starting from the network connectivity of both phones.

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Infinix Zero 8 vs Galaxy A71: Network Connectivity

There is no 5G connectivity for both phones (although there is a 5G version of the Galaxy A71). But, the regular Galaxy A71 comes without 5G network. This is no such a big deal because at the moment it seems only 5 people actually use 5G globally (if you know what we mean).

So, there is really no difference here as both phones offer same value for users here. You can make use of 4G lite which is also have a very fast internet connectivity.

Infinix Zero 8 vs Galaxy A71: Build, Design and Display

Both phones were built with same material (front glass, plastic back and plastic frame). The punch hole of the Samsung Galaxy A71 is placed at the middle while that of the Infinix Zero 8 is placed at the top left side.

The Samsung Galaxy A71 comes with a SUPER AMOLED display type with size 6.7 inch while the Infinix Zero 8 comes with an IPS LCD display type with a bigger size of 6.8 inch.

You can see the difference of both phones at first sight. Zero 8 comes with a diamond shaped rear camera set up which is very different from the squared rear camera set up of the Galaxy A71.

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Another first difference you’ll notice is the bigger punch hole of the Zero 8 which houses a dual selfie camera.

The dual selfie camera and diamond shaped rear camera of the Zero 8 is something you can just ignore. But, the single punch hole beauty of the Galaxy A71 looks really premium.

One reason why you might want to buy the Zero 8 is that it’s display comes with 90Hz smooth refresh rate. This is a huge jump over the Samsung Galaxy A71 in the display category.

Everything about these two phones from design to its display are very different. Zero 8 has bigger screen, IPS LCD display, with bigger punch hole at the top left. Galaxy A71 on the other hand has the smaller screen, SUPER AMOLED display with a simple smaller punch hole at the middle.

Infinix Zero 8 vs Galaxy A71: Operating System and Chipset

Both phones run on the latest Android 10 Software along with their own various skin software. You’ll get everything Android 10 has to offer in both phones, so there really isn’t much difference here.

When it comes to the SOC that powers both phones, things get a little bit shaken up here. For starters, both phones use chipsets from different companies.

Samsung Galaxy A71 uses the Qualcomm SM730 Snapdragon 730 while the Infinix Zero 8 uses MediaTek Helio G90T. Both chipsets are very good gaming chipset from Qualcomm and MediaTek respectively.

According to AnTuTu score, the MediaTek Helio G90T used in the Zero 8 has a higher performing score.

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To be fair, MediaTek gaming chipset in mid-range smartphones have always been great but lags behind when it comes to heat management. An area that Qualcomm mid-range chipset have always come on top.

According to some test perform using two devices with both chipsets installed, the Helio G90T came out on top. Its GPU scored 79,755 points against the 66,398 points scored by the Snapdragon 730 GPU. This means that according to the benchmarks, Helio G90T has better performance than its rival even in its graphic performances.

Infinix Zero 8 vs Galaxy A71: Internal Storage and RAM

The Galaxy A71 comes with 6/8GB RAM and 128GB Internal Storage while Infinix Zero 8 comes with 6/8GB RAM and 128/256GB Internal Storage. Both phones have options for external storage which is very good.

A minimum of 6GB RAM is more than you will get in most premium mid-range smartphones. Even the likes of the iPhone SE 2020 come with a lower RAM size and its still a very good phone.

Infinix Zero 8 vs Galaxy A71: Camera

Infinix Zero 8 and Galaxy A71 both comes with a 64MP primary camera. But there is a 12MP ultrawide, 5MP macro and 5MP depth sensor for the Galaxy A71. Which is more impressive than the 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro and 2MP depth found in the Infinix Zero 8.

Both phones come with a quad camera set up. As stated earlier, the diamond shaped for Zero 8 and the squared shape for Galaxy A71.

Upfront, the Zero 8 comes with a 48 + 8MP dual selfie camera while the Samsung Galaxy A71 comes with a single 32MP camera. Both phones can record 4K videos, have gyro-EIS features enabled.

They both comes with the slow mo feature which allows you to record videos in slow motion.

Infinix Zero 8 vs Galaxy A71: Battery

Both phones come with a non-removable 4500mAh battery. The Infinix Zero 8 has 33W fast charge while Galaxy A71 has 25W fast charge. No live test yet, but the Amoled display of the Galaxy A71 should make its battery last longer.

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Infinix Zero 8 vs Galaxy A71: Prices

The starting price of the Infinix Zero 8 is $300, 117,000 Naira while the starting price of the Galaxy A71 is $465, 179,000 Naira.

From the price above, the Galaxy A71 is way more expensive. The price difference between the Galaxy A71 and Infinix Zero 8 is about $135, 52,000 Naira. Which leaves us with the question, is it worth buying the Galaxy A71 over the Infinix Zero 8?

The simple and clear answer to the question above is NO. Reason because, the Infinix Zero 8 can do basically everything you need from the Galaxy A71. There is no need spending that extra cash to purchase the Samsung Galaxy A71.

Buying the Infinix Zero 8 instead of the Galaxy A71 will save you some extra money while also giving you some extra feature to enjoy.

This is not to say in anyway that the Galaxy A71 is a bad phone. In its defense, the Galaxy A71 was release late last year and it’s no surprise that the new Infinix Zero 8 is offering so much for less.

When you get the Infinix Zero 8, you’ll see the difference of the extra cash right from the display. A full HD resolution, a dual selfie camera, decent chipset, 90Hz refresh rate, more camera quality and features.

So, this is the comparison between the Infinix Zero 8 vs Galaxy A71. Tell us what you think about these phones and which would you prefer to buy and why. Use the comment section below.

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