Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (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 29/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 195,539); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus doesn't.
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 204g vs 218g
- Overall rating 29/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (71/100 vs 29/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
| Specification | Infinix Smart 8 Plus | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 2629444 | |
| 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 | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 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 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Smart 8 Plus and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 92.6% in our overall performance rating.
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (90/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (84/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 42 points (71/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus 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 Plus over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus 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.