Honor X5b vs Infinix Smart 8 Plus
The Honor X5b (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus leads — 29/100 vs 24/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
What makes Honor X5b better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 204g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5b vs the Infinix Smart 8 Plus, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus scores 5 points higher (29/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the Honor X5b are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5b | Infinix Smart 8 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X5b
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X5b
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5b
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5b and Infinix Smart 8 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the Honor X5b are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b or the Infinix Smart 8 Plus?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus edges out the Honor X5b by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X5b and the Infinix Smart 8 Plus?
The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus — 29/100.
Should you choose the Honor X5b over the Infinix Smart 8 Plus?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor X5b (55/100 vs 46/100).