We have all become accustomed to the fact that only flagship smartphone models can take really high-quality photographs. From year to year the situation repeated itself, and people didn’t even pay attention to budget and mid-budget models if they needed detailed pictures.
The iPhone is certainly one of the leaders in the industry, but it is far from the first place in terms of photos. There are flagship Android devices that are ahead of it in detail.
What if I say that today the situation has changed? You can shamelessly take photographs with mid-budget smartphones. And the latest Infinix ZERO 40 5G was able to prove this. Don’t believe me? And now I’ll prove to you that at such moments it even becomes somewhat offensive for Apple.
Briefly. What kind of Infinix ZERO 40 5G is it?
This is the most current smartphone from Infinix at the moment, released at the end of September.
It received an AMOLED “waterfall screen” with a diagonal of 6.78 inches, a resolution of 1080×2436 pixels and a peak brightness of 1300 nits. Refresh rate reaches 144 Hz.
The display is protected by durable Gorilla Glass 5; it occupies 93.4% of the front panel.
Review of the latest Infinix ZERO 40 5G smartphone. I shot it in 4K, played it and everyone around me wanted it
4nm processor is responsible for performance MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate 5G. This is an overclocked version of the regular 8200, released in 2022. The amount of RAM was 12 GB, but if desired, it can be expanded up to 24 GB using virtual memory. The internal memory here is up to 512 GB.
The battery capacity is 5000 mAh, which has already become the standard for modern Android smartphones. Fast charging of 45 W is supported – from 0% to 50% in just 20-25 minutes. There’s also 10W reverse wired charging. Enough for 1.5-2 days of operation in moderate mode.
You can study the device in more detail in our review.
What cameras are included in the Infinix ZERO 40 5G
Now let’s figure out what modules are installed in this smartphone. They are the ones that will compete with the iPhone 15 Pro Max camera today.
The ZERO 40 5G has three sensors: a 108 MP main sensor with optical image stabilization, phase detection autofocus and the ability to record video in 4K 60 FPS (ISOCELL HM6.1/1.67” SENSOR, f/1.75, 6P lens), a 50 MP ultra-wide-angle with a viewing angle of 120 degrees, as well as a 2 MP portrait camera for taking photos with a bokeh effect.
There is also a 50 MP front camera with the ability to record video in 4K 60 FPS (ISOCELL JN1, 1/2.76” SENSOR, f/2.45, 5P lens). But we won’t talk about it, our comparison is focused on the main cameras, with selfies everything is clear.
Comparison with iPhone 15 Pro Max
Let me note right away that both devices have image stabilization. It works differently, but the effect is approximately the same.
Phase autofocus on smartphones works quickly and there is no unnecessary blurring.
Infinix uses a sensor Samsung ISOCELL HM6which does a good job of creating high-quality images and supports 3x zoom without losing quality. This was made possible by cropping a 108-megapixel photo. That is, the camera takes a photo at 108 MP, and then crops it, leaving the detailed part.
For video shooting, the phone supports video recording in 4K resolution at 60 frames per second on both the main and front cameras. We have already talked about video capabilities in a separate article.
What you can use built-in cameras for:
1. Shooting landscapes. The main 108 MP module allows you to capture the smallest details in nature photographs, for example, the texture of foliage or clouds against a sunset background. Sunset photos, especially in HDR mode, turn out rich, with fairly accurate rendering of light and shadows.
2. Night photography. There is support for night mode, but photos may be oversaturated with light and have an increased level of grain.
3. Recording vlogs. With 4K 60fps video shooting and stabilization, you can easily capture action-packed scenes like walking or cycling.
Let’s move on to a visual comparison.
Example 1 (compressed versions)
Left – Infinix ZERO 40 5G (original photo), on the right is the iPhone 15 Pro Max (original photo)
The photo from Infinix turned out to be richer and more detailed. Just look at the trees, which the iPhone turned into an incredible mess, and the Chinese smartphone only smoothed out a little, leaving clear textures and lines in their places.
The booths also became blurred and lost some elements from the iPhone. For example, the inscriptions on them were simply erased, whereas on Infinix they at least have silhouettes.
Closer to the edge the situation only gets worse. While the Zero 40 5G adds contours to trees and lifts, the 15 Pro Max turns them into mush that’s simply painful to look at.
Example 2
Infinix ZERO 40 5G (the condensed version)
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Example 2
iPhone 15 Pro Max (the compressed version)
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The photo from Infinix ZERO 40 5G turned out brighter and more natural. The iPhone 15 Pro Max went too deep into the shadows and made the overall image less saturated.
Once again, it all comes down to the details. For the most part, both smartphones have parity between them, but the texture of the floral entrance design on the Infinix looks a little sharper. And on an advertising banner, the outlines of the logos are more readable, although not by much.
Example 3
Infinix ZERO 40 5G (the condensed version)
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Example 3
iPhone 15 Pro Max (the compressed version)
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Here everything comes down mostly to taste. Personally, I like the way the Infinix smartphone captured the sky, emphasizing the volume of the clouds.
When zoomed in, it is again clear that the textures of the vegetation of the Chinese brand are sharper, all the outlines are visible. Whereas the iPhone blurs them more.
Otherwise, there is almost parity.
Example 4 (compressed versions)
Left – Infinix ZERO 40 5G (original photo), on the right is the iPhone 15 Pro Max (original photo)
These zooms are taken from the photos below:
Overall, both images are highly detailed. However, in the case of Infinix, some details are even better, for example, the inscription about the cafe is more pronounced and clear.
In terms of color rendition, I would also choose what I shot with ZERO 40 5G. The general mood of the photo is more cheerful or something. At the same time, the iPhone made the colors more faded. I didn’t touch the exposure anywhere, I shot in automatic mode without any processing to get the most neutral result.
Then it’s a matter of taste. In general, we have approximately the same frames for a smartphone for 130 thousand rubles, and for a smartphone for 40 thousand rubles.
Check out more what the Infinix ZERO 40 5G cameras can do. This is an amazing result:
It handles zoom very well
Detail is excellent, thanks to 108 MP
Extremely atmospheric photo: see how the clouds envelop the mountain
All the smallest details are visible
Shooting landscapes with this smartphone is a real pleasure
Infinix also copes well with low light, even noise is almost invisible
As a result, you no longer need an expensive smartphone?
If you are looking for a smartphone with a good camera, then you no longer have to buy a device for exorbitant money. As practice has shown, gadgets that are 2 or even 3 times cheaper already cope well with this task.
Infinix ZERO 40 5G for 39,990 rubles perfectly showed that you don’t have to chase the flagships. It has decent hardware, a juicy 144 Hz AMOLED screen, a good camera and a powerful battery.
I’m glad that the Android world continues to progress and improve everything every day. And at the same time it costs significantly less than the new iPhone. Worth thinking about, Apple.
Source: www.iphones.ru
