Infinix Zero Ultra vs Infinix Zero 20: Which is best for you

Infinix Zero Ultra vs Infinix Zero 20: The Infinix Zero Ultra and Zero 20 are fruits from the same tree but both phones might not be pleasing to you. Truth is, choosing between buying the Zero Ultra or Zero 20 will come down mainly to value for money and budget. For context, the Zero Ultra is about $250 more expensive but do its specifications justify its price tag?

The answer the question above, our team compared the specs of both smartphones. And after a careful look at the specifications and features of both phones, our team came to the conclusion that the Infinix Zero 20 will be best for most users. So, in this Infinix Zero Ultra vs Infinix Zero 20 specs comparison, we’ll be sharing our findings and show you why most users should buy the Infinix Zero 20 instead of the Infinix Zero Ultra.

Infinix Zero Ultra vs Infinix Zero 20

	Infinix ZERO ULTRA	Infinix Zero 20
Display	6.8-inches FHD+, AMOLED 120Hz	6.7-inches FHD+, AMOLED 90Hz
Camera	200MP triple rear cameras 32MP selfie	108MP triple rear cameras 60MP selfie
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G	MediaTek Helio G99 4G
Memory	8GB RAM 256GB storage	8GB RAM 256GB storage
Software	Android 12; XOS 12	Android 12; XOS 12
Battery	4,500mAh (180W)	4,500mAh (45W)
Status	Available	Available

Infinix Zero Ultra vs Infinix Zero 20: Display and Design

The Infinix Zero Ultra has a 6.8-inches display which is slightly bigger than the 6.7-inches display of the Infinix Zero 20. Although the display panel of both smartphones is AMOLED, the Zero Ultra has support for a 120Hz refresh rate while the Zero 20 has support for a 90Hz refresh rate. Another difference in the screen of both phones is that the display of the Zero Ultra is curved on both sides while that of the Zero 20 is flat.

On the front, the Infinix Zero Ultra has a punch hole and smaller bezels while the Infinix Zero 20 has a dewdrop notch and its bezels are more noticeable. On the rear, both phones have a camera module that houses the rear camera sensors on the top left corner f the back panel. The rear camera module of the Zero Ultra is bigger than that of the Zero 20.

The designs of both smartphones look beautiful but choosing between both designs comes down to user preference. If you’re a fan of flat screens, you’ll prefer the Infinix Zero 20 while if you love curved screens, the Infinix Zero Ultra will be the one you’ll prefer. However, the punch hole and curved display of the Zero Ultra look more premium.

Infinix Zero Ultra vs Infinix Zero 20: Camera

The Infinix Zero Ultra and Zero 20 have triple rear cameras and a single front camera. The camera setup might appear the same but the camera sensors are not. The Infinix Zero 20 has a 108MP main camera, a 13MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 60MP front camera. In comparison, the Infinix Zero Ultra has a 200MP OIS main camera, a portrait lens, a macro lens, and a 32MP front camera.

The 200MP of the Zero Ultra has OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) while the 108MP of the Infinix Zero 20 has no OIS. For this reason, the quality of photos from the 200MP sensor of the Infinix Zero Ultra is sharper and better than the 108MP of the Infinix Zero 20. And the OIS feature allows the Zero Ultra to take stable and clearer photos.

However, the front camera of the Infinix Zero 20 beats that of the Zero Ultra. The 60MP front camera of the Zero 20 has OIS and AutoFocus feature (AF). This allows the Zero 20 to take better selfie photos and record better videos using the front camera. The AF feature means the 60MP front camera of the Zero 20 can focus faster on objects compared to the 32MP front camera of the Zero Ultra. For those who love selfies, the Zero 20 has a better front camera.

The Infinix Zero Ultra can record steady videos in 4K resolution using the front and back camera while the Infinix Zero 20 can record steady videos in 2K resolution using its back and front cameras. Both phones have camera features such as LED flash, HDR, panorama, OIS, Night Mode, Portrait, etc.

Infinix Zero Ultra vs Infinix Zero 20: Performance, 5G, and Storage

The performance of the Infinix Zero Ultra is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G chipset while that of the Infinix Zero 20 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 4G chipset. Both chipsets have an Octa-core processor but the Dimensity 920 5G (chipset used in the Zero Ultra) has faster CPU cores and a more powerful GPU than the Helio G99 chip (chipset used in the Infinix Zero 20).

The chipset of the Zero Ultra supports various 5G bands and this means it has 5G connectivity while that of the Zero 20 supports just 4G LTE network connectivity. In the areas of gaming and graphics rendering, the Infinix Zero Ultra performs better than the Infinix Zero 20. The Zero Ultra has a faster performance because its chipset has faster CPU cores, a more powerful GPU, and better efficiency.

The Infinix Zero Ultra and Infinix Zero 20 come with 8GB of RAM paired with 256GB of internal storage. Both smartphones have space for storage expansion via a MicroSD card slot. This means you can expand the storage on both smartphones using a microSD card.

Infinix Zero Ultra vs Infinix Zero 20: Software and Features

The Infinix Zero Ultra and Infinix Zero 20 boots XOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box and will get at most one year of a major software update and two years of monthly security patches. You can download and install apps from Google Play Store on both phones.

Both smartphones have support for various features such as Fingerprint (the fingerprint scanner of the Zero Ultra is under display while that of the Infinix Zero 20 is side-mounted), NFC, GPS, Radio, A-GPS, Bluetooth, wired fast charging, etc. The Infinix Zero 20 has a 3.5mm headphone jack port which is a feature that is not available in the Zero Ultra.

Infinix Zero Ultra vs Infinix Zero 20: Battery

A 4,500mAh battery powers the Infinix Zero Ultra and Infinix Zero 20. But while the Infiinix Zero Ultra has support for 180W wired fast charging, the Infinix Zero 20 has support for 45W wired fast charging. None of these phones supports wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

You can charge the battery of the Infinix Zero Ultra from 0 to 100% in about 13 minutes while you can charge that of the Infinix Zero 20 from 0 to 100% in about 50 minutes. The battery of the Infinix Zero 20 lasts longer because it has a smaller display and a lower refresh rate.

Infinix Zero Ultra vs Infinix Zero 20: Verdict

From this Infinix Zero Ultra vs Infinix Zero 20 specs comparison, you can see that the Infinix Zero Ultra is better than the Infinix Zero 20 in many ways. The Infinix Zero Ultra has a better camera setup, better performance, 5G connectivity, better display features, and faster charging. But does that make it the best phone for you to buy between these two? Not really and here is why. The Infinix Zero Ultra is way too expensive for its selling price.

With the Infinix Zero 20, you’ll get better value for the money you’ll spend. You’ll get a decent 108MP main camera, a better 60MP OIS and AF front camera, decent performance, a nice AMOLED display, and the same battery capacity as the Zero Ultra and it’ll only cost you half the price of the Zero Ultra. You can buy two Infinix Zero 20 phones for the price of one Zero Ultra and if you weigh the features, you’ll see that it’s actually best if you buy the Infinix Zero 20 instead of the Zero Ultra.

Price, Release Date, and where to BUY

Infinix Zero Ultra	Price
Buy on Jumia	₦355,000

The Infinix Zero Ultra and Infinix Zero 20 are the newest smartphones from Infinix Mobile and both are expected to launch on October 5th, 2022. The price of the Infinix Zero Ultra is about $600 while the price of the Infinix Zero 20 starts at about $380. Note that prices may vary depending on your location, exchange rates, and retailer.

Both smartphones are currently available for purchase on AliExpress. The Infinix Zero Ultra is more expensive than the Infinix Zero 20 and you can understand why. So, which do you prefer, the 200MP Zero Ultra or the more budget 4G Zero 20? Please tell us in the comment section below.