Infinix Smart 8 (India) vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Infinix Smart 8 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 28/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,614,916 vs 195,539); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 (India) doesn't; the Infinix Smart 8 (India) is noticeably lighter (189g vs 218g).
Infinix Smart 8 (India)
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 189g vs 218g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 (India) vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (71/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 (India) (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 (India) (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 (India) (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 (India) is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Infinix Smart 8 (India) | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 2614916 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Infinix Smart 8 (India)
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Infinix Smart 8 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Smart 8 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Smart 8 (India) and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Infinix Smart 8 (India) by 92.5% in our overall performance rating.
Infinix Smart 8 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 (India) (90/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 (India) (84/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 (India) (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 (India) is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 (India) or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 (India) by 43 points (71/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 (India) and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Infinix Smart 8 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 (India) or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 (India) over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Infinix Smart 8 (India) 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.