Infinix Zero Flip vs ZTE Avid 589
The Infinix Zero Flip (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Zero Flip leads — 60/100 vs 19/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Zero Flip has the bigger battery (4720 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Infinix Zero Flip is faster in AnTuTu (981,459 vs 177,554); the Infinix Zero Flip has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Zero Flip
ZTE Avid 589
What makes Infinix Zero Flip better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 981459 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1120 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3665 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 4720 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 195g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Zero Flip vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Infinix Zero Flip scores 41 points higher (60/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero Flip leads (59/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero Flip leads (60/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero Flip leads (47/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (59/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (60/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (47/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Zero Flip | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 981459 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1120 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3665 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2640 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4720 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 14.5 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 170.4×73.4×7.6 mm | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Zero Flip
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Infinix Zero Flip
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Infinix Zero Flip
- 4720 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Zero Flip and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Zero Flip leads ZTE Avid 589 by 452.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (59/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (81/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (60/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (47/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Zero Flip or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 41 points (60/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Zero Flip and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Infinix Zero Flip has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Zero Flip or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Infinix Zero Flip leads on camera score (60/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Zero Flip or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Infinix Zero Flip leads on performance (59/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Zero Flip over the ZTE Avid 589?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Infinix Zero Flip (60/100 vs 10/100).