Infinix Smart 7 (India) vs Redmi Note 8

The Infinix Smart 7 (India) (2023) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 8 leads — 17/100 vs 11/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Smart 7 (India) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).

The Redmi Note 8 edges out the Infinix Smart 7 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 7 (India)
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 41
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 8
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 28
Battery 12
Design 62
Value for money 97
What makes Infinix Smart 7 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 207g

  • Better camera (28/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 7 (India) vs the Redmi Note 8, the Redmi Note 8 scores 6 points higher (17/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 7 (India) leads (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 7 (India) (28/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 7 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 7 (India) (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 7 (India) (97/100 vs 55/100).

Infinix Smart 7 (India): The Infinix Smart 7 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 8: The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix Smart 7 (India) Redmi Note 8
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 329457
Geekbench Single 321
Geekbench Multi 1128
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 2340x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 10W 18W
Main camera 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12, XOS 12 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 500 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 164.2×75.6×9.4 mm 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 207 g 190 g
Price $180
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 7 (India)
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Redmi Note 8
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 7 (India)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi Note 8
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 7 (India)
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Redmi Note 8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Infinix Smart 7 (India)
Price unknown
Redmi Note 8
$180
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 7 (India) (28/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 7 (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (45/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 7 (India) (62/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Note 8 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 7 (India) (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 7 (India) or the Redmi Note 8?

The Redmi Note 8 edges out the Infinix Smart 7 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 7 (India) and the Redmi Note 8?

The Infinix Smart 7 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 7 (India) or the Redmi Note 8?

The Redmi Note 8 leads on camera score (28/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Smart 7 (India) over the Redmi Note 8?

The Infinix Smart 7 (India) is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.