Infinix Smart 20 vs Poco M8s

The Infinix Smart 20 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $149 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8s leads — 51/100 vs 33/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M8s is faster in AnTuTu (622,608 vs 358,383).

The Poco M8s is noticeably better than the Infinix Smart 20 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 20
Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 48
Portability 68
Value for money 42
Poco M8s
Performance 48
Display 88
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 44
Value for money 68
What makes Infinix Smart 20 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $189

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 622608 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (48/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 20 vs the Poco M8s, the Poco M8s scores 18 points higher (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8s leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s leads (58/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Infinix Smart 20 — 42/100, Poco M8s — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (68/100 vs 44/100).

Infinix Smart 20: The Infinix Smart 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M8s: The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix Smart 20 Poco M8s
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 358383 622608
Geekbench Single 432 938
Geekbench Multi 1416 2183
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1576x720 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 15W 33W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 850 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP64
Dimensions 167.7×78.8×7.7 mm 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm
Weight 217 g
Launch price $149 $189
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 20
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Poco M8s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 20
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1576x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Poco M8s
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
88
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 20
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Poco M8s
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Smart 20 and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Smart 20 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate
33/100
358383 AnTuTu
Poco M8s Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100 +42.4%
622608 AnTuTu

Poco M8s leads Infinix Smart 20 by 42.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Smart 20
$149
Poco M8s
$189

Launch price difference: $40. Infinix Smart 20 was $40 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (48/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (88/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (30/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (68/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Poco M8s?

The Poco M8s is noticeably better than the Infinix Smart 20 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 20 and the Poco M8s?

The Infinix Smart 20 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Poco M8s?

The Poco M8s leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Poco M8s?

The Poco M8s leads on performance (48/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Smart 20 over the Poco M8s?

The Infinix Smart 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.