Infinix Zero 3 (X552): Specifications Review

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The Infinix Zero3 is the latest Infinix Mobility smartphone and the immediate successor of the Infinix Zero 2.

The Zero3 features a significant number of upgrades that makes it one of the best mid-range smartphones on the market.

In fact, to be fair, the Infinix Zero3 largely features a range of high-end flagship features and its affordable price tag is what gives the smartphone the mid-range tag.

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That said, here is what the Infinix Zero 3 has to offer.

Infinix Zero3 Technical Specifications

Camera

Rear Camera: 20.7 MP

Secondary Camera: 5 MP

LED Flash: Yes

The Camera of the Infinix Zero3 is a stand out feature of the smartphone. You get a 20.7 MP primary camera that promises to over deliver.

The 20.7 MP packs a SONY IMX230 CMOS sensor, which is optimized to achieve excellent focus tracking of fast-moving subjects. The Infinix Zero3 camera is in addition to this, able to capture HDR-grade images.

The Infinx Zero3 camera also supports a 4K video recording, a feature you will fall in love with.

Display

Display Size: 5.5-inch

Display Type: IPS LCD

Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Pixels

Screen Resolution Density: 400 ppi

Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3

You get a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the Infinix Zero3. The 1920 x 1080 Pixels Full HD display and 400 ppi display resolution density. A 400 ppi screen resolution density is high but still not as impressive as the 576 ppi you will find on the Samsung Galaxy S6.

Also, it is quite disappointing that Infinix replaced the Amoled display found on the two previous smartphones from the Zero range with an IPS LCD. You might argue differently, but the benefits of an Amoled display are well documented.

Other than that, you get a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection layer, an excellent feature that gives the Infinix Zero3 an edge over its rivals.

Related: Facts about Smartphone Displays

Design

Dimensions: 154×76.7×7.85 mm

Weight: 120 g

One of the best features of the Infinix Zero3 is its design. The Infinix Zero 3 has, just like its two predecessors, a splendid design composed of a blend of glass and metal.

The Zero 3 is also extremely light, weighing in at just 120g, which is 2 grams heavier than the Zero 2.

Performance

Operating System: Android 5.1 Lollipop

Related: Facts about Smartphone Operating Systems

CPU: MT6795 Octa-Core 2.0 GHz 64bit

RAM: 3 GB

Internal Memory: 16 GB

Micro SD: Yes, up to 128GB

The performance profile of the Infinix Zero3 is another highlighted feature of the Infinix Zero 3. You get a Helio MT6795 Octa-Core 2.0 GHz 64bit CPU and some generous 3 GB RAM.

There are actually very few mid-tier smartphones currently on the market that feature such a profile and this makes the Zero3 the leader of its pack.

Other than that, you get 16 GB for your files and a Micro SD slot that can handle up to 128 GB of memory.

Related: Facts about CPU Processors

Battery and Extras

Battery Capacity: Li-ion 3030mAh

The Infinix Zero3 features a Li-ion 3030mAh camera which is a massive increase from the Li-ion 2300 mAh battery found on the Zero 2.

Related: Li-ion vs. Li-Po Batteries

Extras

Dual SIM

4G Internet

Verdict

Why you should buy the Infinix Zero3

Awesome Camera Profile

Excellent Design

Powerful Performance Profile

Amazing Battery Life

Cons of the Infinix Zero3

Polycarbonate Construction

Rivals

Rivals of the Infinix Zero3 include the Samsung Galaxy A5 (Ksh. 29,999) and Microsoft Lumia 540 (Ksh 18,999).

Price in Kenya

The Infinix Zero3 has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 18,499 in Kenya.

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