The Infinix Zero is the latest smartphone from Infinix Mobilty. The Zero series is Infinix top-end flagship brand, and as such, the Zero 6 smartphone features almost all latest bells and whistles in the Android Ecosystem. To top it all, the device comes with a capable CPU and GPU sourced from Qualcomm.
The Phone also comes with capable camera setups, and housed in a premium glass finish, magnifying the overall built quality of the device. Before we get down to the full specification of the phone, let run through a brief highlights of the Infinix Zero 6 smartphone.
Infinix Zero 6 Specs and Key Features
The display on the Infinix Zero is a 6.2-inch display, featuring 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution. The display is said to be covered with a Corning Gorilla Glass of unknown version, possibly version 3 or 4. Unlike the Infinix Zero 5 of last year, the Zero 6 mounts a 19:9 aspect ratio with Notch cut-out.
In the overhead cut-out above the screen are some sensors, including the front facing camera, LED flash and the phones ambient light handler.
Six is perfection. Six is beauty.
Available on Pre-Order from 25/2/2019 to 28/2/2019#Zero6KE#AllTimeCamera pic.twitter.com/H3pTRmkNv3— InfinixKenya (@InfinixKenya) February 25, 2019
One major selling point of the Infinix Zero 6 is the camera prowess. At the back, the Zero 6 combines 12-megapixel main camera with a secondary 24-megapixel sensors. While the main camera does the major shooting the duty, the secondary sensor handles depth of field, bokeh, scene recognition and other AI baked features.
And for selfie lovers, the Zero 6 has a larger 20-megapixel front facing sensor and a front LED flash. The front facing camera also comes with AI features such as; HDR+, Scene Mode, AI-face beautification mode, AI-Face ID among others.
Infinix is gradually shifting from Mediatek to Qualcomm as reveal in the Infinix Hot S3, Hot S3X, Hot 6 Pro and the Infinix Hot 6X. So which processor is in the Infinix Zero 6? Well, it an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 CPU, along with Adreno 509 GPU. This CPU is a 14nm process with Qualcomm Kryo 260 architecture. Along with the CPU is a 64GB expandable storage and a large 6GB of RAM.
The Infinix Zero 6 runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) out of the box, with a planned update to Android 9.0 (Pie). Other features of the device includes a rear placed fingerprint sensor, dual-Nano SIMs with support for 4G VoLTE network. The Zero 6 is powered by a large 4100mAh battery. Read through the full specifications and other silent features below.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps |
GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | Yes |
EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | Yes |
Also Known As Alternative names for gadgets, as called in other markets or countries | Infinix Zero Six, Infinix Zero6 |
Announced | February, 2019 |
Status | Available. Released February, 2019 |
Dimensions | 156.7 x 75.3 x 8 mm (6.17 x 2.96 x 0.31 in) |
Weight | 174 g (4.02 oz) |
Build Build refers to the built quality of the device | Premium Glass Built |
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 6.18 inches, 96.7 cm2 (~82.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 2160 x 1080 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
Touch Screen | Yes, up to 5 fingers |
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. |
Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (unconfirmed) - 2.5D Curved Glass - XOS 4.0 |
Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 8.1 (Oreo), Planned update to Android 9.0 (Pie) |
Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm) |
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260) |
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Adreno 509 |
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 6 GB |
Storage Capacity | 64 GB |
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | Yes, up to 128 GB via microSD card |
Phonebook | Practically Unlimited |
Call Record | Practically Unlimited |
Camera Type | Double Lenses |
Camera Sensor(s) | 12+24-megapixel main camera |
Camera Features | PDAF, Geo-tagging, panorama, f/1.8 aperture, HDR+ |
Video Resolution | [email protected], [email protected],[email protected], [email protected] |
LED Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | Yes, Quad-LED |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 20-megapixel, 1.4µm |
Camera Features | HDR+, AI Beautification, AI-FaceID |
Video Resolution | [email protected] |
LED Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | Yes, Dual-LED |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Sound Enhancements | Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
USB | Micro USB 2.0, USB OTG |
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP |
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | |
GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | Yes |
FM Radio | Yes |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 4100 mAh battery |
Fast Charging | No |
Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | No |
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 24 hours |
Stand-by | Up to 380 hours |
Music Play | Up to 30 hours |
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted), Accelerometer, proximity |
Colors | Black, Grey, Blue |
Java Support Java for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications. | No |
Messages | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
Games | Yes, Downloadable from Google Play store |
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