Vlogging sites like TikTok and YouTube are a modern phenomenon. They’re quickly breaking down the dominance of traditional broadcasting giants and putting the power back in the hands of creators, no matter their age or location. For many aspiring artists, it’s a very real career path that not only offers the chance to make a great living, but also spend their time doing what they love – creating fantastic original content.
While you might see many top influencers sporting the latest flagship phones and dedicated film cameras in their studios, most people don’t have that kind of money to spend when they’re starting out. Now, thanks to the innovative designers at Infinix, there’s no need, as you can record, edit and post high-quality vlogs easily and affordably with the new ZERO 40 5G.
Top class video, image and audio recording
Following on from the success of the Infinix ZERO 30 series, which was the first in its class to offer 4K / 60fps video recording, the ZERO 40 5G adds some serious new hardware and software features for anyone looking to produce professional video content on a budget.
Of course, you still get the Ultra HD video, but now this is available on both the front and rear cameras. So, you can film amazing selfie content complete with autofocus to keep your face crystal clear, then turn the phone around to capture classic POV footage too, with both seamlessly combining in 4K/60fps quality. As this is something that’s usually found on phones upwards of $800, it’s a real breakthrough for creators that you can now access this technology at well below that price point.
In another first in this class, the phone comes equipped with a 50Mp Ultra-Wide-angle rear camera, offering 120-degree fields of view for cinematic landscapes and shots that give you more in the frame.
Your videos will also look super-smooth thanks to the Optical Image Stabilisation and Electronic Image Stabilisation features that combine in the ProStable modes to ensure that any handshake or bumps don’t end up in your final creation.
Audio isn’t overlooked, with the three built-in mics working together with the Clear Voice software feature to deliver precision directional sound that helps reduce noise and makes everything sound its best.
Photo quality is also impressive, thanks to the 108Mp f/1.75 main camera, so you can drop ultra-clear day images, beautifully balanced night shots (enhanced by the ability to adjust the intensity of the flash), moody long exposures of stars, waters or city light trails, or use the RAW HDR option to retain the maximum amount of detail that you can access when editing.
A studio in your pocket
Alongside the excellent cameras, Infinix includes AI software modes and editing tools to help you easily create truly professional content with no team or technical skills required. For instance, there are gesture and voice controls that allow you to set up a shot, stand in the frame, then trigger the recording by either speaking a command or waving your hand. No running back and forth to the camera every time you need to start or end a take.
There’s also video bokeh, which can automatically keep the foreground subject in focus while blurring out the background to capture classic movie-style footage.
If you want more action-orientated content, then the collaboration between Infinix and GoPro means that you can use a ZERO 40 5G as a remote control for a GoPro camera and watch the footage in real-time, all without the need for a third-party app or accessories.
Due to the tight AI integration between Google’s Gemini and the power of the ZERO 40 5G’s MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor, you can also have the phone create scripts for your videos, as well as use smart features to edit images and remove objects that could spoil your shot. It’s a full recording studio in the slim and lightweight frame that measures 164.3 x 74.5 x 7.9mm and weighs only 195g.
The 5000mAh battery also means you’ll be able to record for a long time before worrying about needing to find a power source. Even when you do, the 45W fast charging will restore 60% of the battery in only 25 minutes. So you can recharge while you set up the next shot.
AI editing makes producing content so much faster
Once you’ve got all the recordings you need, there’s the laborious task of editing. Usually, this can be heavily time-consuming and requires a fair amount of technical knowledge. That’s not the case with the ZERO 40 5G, as it comes with AI Vlog templates that can quickly help you lay out your content in the style you want. Using this it can automatically create the video, even selecting the highlights you’ve captured without the need for you to painstakingly go through them one-by-one.
The process is menu driven, so you remain in charge of the creation, but the hard work is all done by the software. This means you can easily create videos and share them on your social media and vlogging platforms almost as soon as the recording is finished. The latter is also simplified with the single-click to share capabilities taking the pain out of that area too.
Due to the gorgeous 6.78-inch AMOLED LTPS display, with its 60-144Hz refresh rate and 1300 nits peak brightness, you’ll be able to see everything clearly and smoothly as you work on your content.
Create great content, not a hole in your finances
As you can see, the ZERO 40 5G has everything aspiring creators need to produce top-level content, but one of the most impressive parts is that the price. The ZERO 40 5G starts at around $400, which is phenomenal when you consider its features include 4K/60fps on the front and rear cameras, an Ultra-wide-angle camera, GoPro connectivity, OIS, AI recording enhancements and an automated editing suite.
Don’t let your dreams of being a creative vlogger be defeated by the high costs of other smartphones. The ZERO 40 5G can let you get on with producing your content today, and not have to wait until you’ve saved up enough for tomorrow.
