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Infinix Zero 40 5G

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$290
Launched in India at ₹27,999 (~$335) for 12/256GB; mid-2026 street prices ~$280-295
$335 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until August 2027 · Buy-by August 2025

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2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20252027

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Zero 40 5G should be supported until around August 2027. Buying it today still gets you about 1.1 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: Infinix's official policy · last verified 2026-06-17 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$21.56/month

213% above the under-$300 median ($6.88/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

Infinix's near-flagship with a Dimensity 8200, a 108MP OIS camera and wireless charging, with estimated support to 2027.

Pros

  • Powerful Dimensity 8200 Ultimate with 12GB RAM for demanding gaming
  • Versatile camera trio led by a 108MP OIS main and 50MP autofocus ultra-wide
  • Rare-for-Infinix 20W wireless charging; security updates estimated into about 2027

Cons

  • Heavy at 195g and only IP54 rated
  • 5000mAh battery is average given the high-performance chip
Best for: Power usersBest for: Content creatorsAvoid if: Lightweight-phone seekersAvoid if: Tight budgets

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.78-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate
RAM12GB
Storage256GB / 512GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main108MP — OIS
ultra-wide50MP — 120-degree, autofocus
depth2MP
front50MP — 4K 60fps video
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired, 20W wireless, 10W reverse wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions164.3 × 74.8 × 7.9 mm
Weight195 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic frame; JBL-tuned speakers
Water resistanceIP54
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 14 with XOS 14.5 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, USB-C
Update policy~2 years of updates (our estimate from Infinix's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Zero 40 5G support wireless charging?

Yes. It supports 45W wired, 20W wireless and 10W reverse wired charging, uncommon in this segment.

How good is the camera system?

It pairs a 108MP OIS main sensor with a 50MP autofocus ultra-wide and a 50MP front camera capable of 4K 60fps video.

Is this different from the 4G Zero 40?

Yes. This is the 5G variant (Dimensity 8200); the separate 4G Zero 40 is a different device.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-17.