Infinix Smart 8 HD vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Infinix Smart 8 HD (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 333,647); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 HD doesn't; the Infinix Smart 8 HD is noticeably lighter (184g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 8 HD
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Infinix Smart 8 HD better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 226g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 HD vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 HD (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 HD (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 HD (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 HD notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart 8 HD | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 8 HD
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 8 HD
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 8 HD
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Smart 8 HD and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Infinix Smart 8 HD by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Infinix Smart 8 HD
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 HD (97/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 HD (89/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 HD (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 HD notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 HD or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 HD by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 HD and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Infinix Smart 8 HD has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 HD or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 HD over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.