Infinix Hot 40i vs Infinix Smart 8
The Infinix Hot 40i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Infinix Smart 8 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Smart 8 leads — 36/100 vs 29/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 40i has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 doesn't.
Infinix Hot 40i
Infinix Smart 8
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Overall rating 29/100
- Lighter: 184g vs 190g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40i vs the Infinix Smart 8, the Infinix Smart 8 scores 7 points higher (36/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 and the Infinix Hot 40i are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40i | Infinix Smart 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 330006 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.3 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | — |
Infinix Hot 40i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Smart 8
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Hot 40i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Smart 8
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Hot 40i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Smart 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Hot 40i and Infinix Smart 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Infinix Smart 8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 and the Infinix Hot 40i are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Infinix Smart 8?
The Infinix Smart 8 edges out the Infinix Hot 40i by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 40i and the Infinix Smart 8?
The Infinix Hot 40i has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Infinix Smart 8 — 36/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40i over the Infinix Smart 8?
The Infinix Hot 40i is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Smart 8 is a better fit for everyday use.