General
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a mobile phone released on January 30, 2024. It is designed to offer a balance of performance and features suitable for everyday use.
Design
The device has dimensions of 163.7 x 75.7 x 9 mm and weighs 204 grams, making it relatively compact and easy to handle. It comes in three colors: Galaxy White, Shiny Gold, and Timber Black, providing a range of aesthetic options for users.
Software
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus runs on Android 13 (Go Edition) with the XOS 13 user interface, offering a streamlined and efficient user experience optimized for entry-level hardware.
Hardware
Under the hood, the device is powered by an octa-core CPU, comprising four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and another four Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.6 GHz. It utilizes the Mediatek Helio G36 chipset, built on a 12 nm process, and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU for handling graphics. The phone comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via a card slot. Sensors include an accelerometer, compass, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, proximity sensor, and gyro, enhancing the device’s functionality and security.
Network
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus supports dual SIM with dual standby functionality (Nano-SIM). It is compatible with 2G, 3G, and 4G networks, providing comprehensive connectivity options, although it does not support 5G.
Display
The device features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 267 PPI. The display supports 16 million colors, multitouch, a 90Hz refresh rate, and has a peak brightness of 500 nits, ensuring a vibrant and smooth visual experience.
Camera
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus is equipped with a dual rear camera setup. The primary camera is a 50 MP sensor with an f/1.9 aperture and autofocus, accompanied by a 0.08 MP auxiliary lens and a ring-LED flash. Camera features include HDR, panorama, and video recording at 1080p@30fps. The front camera is an 8 MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, suitable for selfies and video calls, and it also supports flash.
Performance
In terms of performance, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus scores 142,347 on the AnTuTu benchmark. For gaming, it can handle PUBG Mobile at 30 fps in the Smooth setting and Call of Duty Mobile at 30 fps in the Smooth setting, making it capable of providing a decent gaming experience for casual players.
