Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs Infinix Zero 30

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Infinix Zero 30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Zero 30 leads — 61/100 vs 29/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Infinix Zero 30 is faster in AnTuTu (979,624 vs 195,539); the Infinix Zero 30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus doesn't; the Infinix Zero 30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 204g).

The Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 32 points (61/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera
Battery 51
Portability 46
Value for money
Infinix Zero 30
Performance 59
Display 89
Camera 54
Battery 53
Portability 69
Value for money
What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 29/100
What makes Infinix Zero 30 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 979624 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1120 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3665 vs 781
  • Faster charging: 68W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 185g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (59/100 vs 11/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (69/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the Infinix Zero 30, the Infinix Zero 30 scores 32 points higher (61/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 leads (59/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (59/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 and the Infinix Smart 8 Plus are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (69/100 vs 46/100).

Infinix Smart 8 Plus: The Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Infinix Zero 30: The Infinix Zero 30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix Smart 8 Plus Infinix Zero 30
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Dimensity 8020
AnTuTu 195539 979624
Geekbench Single 189 1120
Geekbench Multi 781 3665
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 68W
Main camera 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 Android 13, XOS 13
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 950 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm 164.5×75.0×7.9 mm
Weight 204 g 185 g
Price
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Infinix Zero 30
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 50MP
54
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Infinix Zero 30
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Infinix Zero 30
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Smart 8 Plus and Infinix Zero 30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Smart 8 Plus MediaTek Helio G36
29/100
195539 AnTuTu
Infinix Zero 30 MediaTek Dimensity 8020
61/100 +80.0%
979624 AnTuTu

Infinix Zero 30 leads Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 80.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (59/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (89/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 and the Infinix Smart 8 Plus are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 30 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (69/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Infinix Zero 30?

The Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 32 points (61/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the Infinix Zero 30?

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Infinix Zero 30 — 61/100.

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Infinix Zero 30?

The Infinix Zero 30 leads on performance (59/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Plus over the Infinix Zero 30?

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Infinix Zero 30 is a better fit for everyday use.