Infinix Smart 20 vs Poco X8 Pro Max

The Infinix Smart 20 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $149 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 33/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 358,383).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 20
Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 48
Portability 68
Value for money 42
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
What makes Infinix Smart 20 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $469

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 20 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Infinix Smart 20 — 42/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (68/100 vs 46/100).

Infinix Smart 20: The Infinix Smart 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix Smart 20 Poco X8 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 358383 2629444
Geekbench Single 432 3228
Geekbench Multi 1416 9553
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1576x720 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 8500 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 167.7×78.8×7.7 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 218 g
Launch price $149 $469
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 20
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 20
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1576x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 20
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Smart 20 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Smart 20 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate
33/100
358383 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100 +86.4%
2629444 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Infinix Smart 20 by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Smart 20
$149
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469

Launch price difference: $320. Infinix Smart 20 was $320 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (90/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (84/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (77/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (68/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 20 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Infinix Smart 20 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Smart 20 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?

The Infinix Smart 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.