The Infinix Zero 40 launched in India as the successor to the Zero 30, featuring improved design, camera, and charging capabilities. It includes ‘Infinix AI’, an AI-powered suite, and GoPro compatibility, and starts at Rs 29,999. In this price range, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus makes a considerable alternative to the Infinix Zero 40.
If you’re confused between the two, let’s compare the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus with the Infinix Zero 40 to find out which phone is worth the asking price.
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Infinix Zero 40 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: price in India
Infinix Zero 40 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
Rs 29,999 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage | Rs 27,999 for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage |
Rs 30,999 for 12GB RAM and 512GB storage | Rs 29,999 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage |
Both phones retail with a starting price of under Rs 30,000 in India, with the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus being cheaper among the two. The price of the 12GB/256GB storage option is the same for both phones. While the base model of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is cheaper, the Infinix Zero 40 offers 12GB RAM with its base unit. The Infinix Zero 40 offers storage options up to 512GB while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus only has a 256GB storage option.
Infinix Zero 40 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: design
Specs | Infinix Zero 40 | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
Colour | Violet Garden, Moving Titanium, Rock Black | Metallic Grey, Black |
Dimensions | 164.3 x 74.8 x 7.9 mm | 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.5 mm |
Weight | 195g | 190g |
Protection | IP54 | IP54 |
The Infinix Zero 40 features a curved plastic body with a dual-tone matte finish. It comes in three shades: Violet Garden, Moving Titanium, and Rock Black. It’s also taller and heavier than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus.
On the other hand, the Nothing Phone (2a) (review) has the same design, dimensions, and glyph lighting as its younger sibling, the Phone (2a). The device has a glass body with a metal frame, coming in grey and black, slightly different from the Phone (2a)’s black shade, with a metallic finish.
Both phones have an IP54 rating, offering protection against dust particles and light rain.
Infinix Zero 40 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: display
Phone | Display |
Infinix Zero 40 | 6.78-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED, 144Hz refresh rate, 1,300 nits peak brightness, 393ppi, 1080×2436 resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 6.7-inch FHD+ flat AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,300 nits peak brightness, 395ppi, 1080×2412 resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
The Infinix Zero 40 has a bigger 6.78-inch and smoother 144Hz screen than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus’ 6.7-inch 120Hz panel. Both phones feature a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection against scratches and wear and tear. Moreover, both phones have a Full-HD+ resolution AMOLED panel, offering a clear viewing experience.
Infinix Zero 40 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: performance
Phone | Processor |
Infinix Zero 40 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro |
We haven’t tested the performance of the Infinix Zero 40 yet, but we do know that it has a more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC at the helm than the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro chip of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus. The 8200 Ultimate runs on 2,000 – 3,100MHz and features ARM Mali-G610 MP6 GPU compared to 2,000 – 2,800MHz clock speed and ARM Mali-G610 MP4 GPU of the 7350 Pro.
During our testing, the Phone (2a) Plus scored 7,71,491 points on AnTuTu and 1,121 points for the single-core test with 2,203 points for the multi-core test on Geekbench.
Infinix Zero 40 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: cameras
Phone | Rear cameras | Front camera |
Infinix Zero 40 | 108MP primary camera with OIS, 50MP ultrawide lens, 2MP depth sensor, 4K at up to 60fps | 50MP front camera with 4K recording |
Nothing Phone 2a Plus | 50MP primary camera with OIS and EIS and a 50MP ultrawide lens, 4K at up to 60fps | 50MP front camera with 4K recording |
The Infinix Zero 40 features a better 108MP primary shooter than the 50MP snapper on the Phone (2a) Plus, which should result in more detailed and crisp photos. Moreover, it has an additional 2MP depth sensor for creating a depth effect on the subject in the image. Both phones have a 50MP ultra-wide lens and a 50MP front camera for social media-ready selfies and video calls.
You’ll have to wait for our detailed review of the Infinix Zero 40 to learn about its camera performance. Meanwhile, check out these images taken on the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus:
Infinix Zero 40 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: battery and charging
Phone | Battery | Charging speed |
Infinix Zero 40 | 5,000mAh | 45W |
Nothing Phone 2a Plus | 5,000mAh | 50W |
Both phones draw power from a 5,000mAh battery that should offer a reliable backup in real-world use. However, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a slightly faster 50W charging support than the Infinx Zero 40’s 45W charging speed.
In our testing, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus ran for 14 hours and 34 minutes in the PCMark’s battery test. It takes 51 minutes for the device to go from 20 percent to 100 percent battery level.
Infinix Zero 40 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: software
Phone | Software |
Infinix Zero 40 | Android 14 with XOS, 2+3 update policy |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Android 14 with NothingOS, 3+4 update policy |
The Infinix Note 40 runs XOS, a custom skin based on Android 14, whereas the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus runs NothingOS, which provides a choice between Nothing UI and Material UI. Both smartphones also feature AI technology to improve the overall software experience.
However, Nothing guarantees three years of OS upgrades and four years of security patches for the Phone (2a) Plus, whilst Infinix only offers two years of Android releases and three years of security updates for the Zero 40.
Nothing Phone 2a Plus Images
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