Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs Redmi A3X

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus leads — 29/100 vs 21/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus edges out the Redmi A3X by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

Performance 11
Display 44
Camera —
Battery 51
Portability 46
Value for money —

Redmi A3X

Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 61
Value for money 38

What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)

What makes Redmi A3X better?

  • Lighter: 192g vs 204g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the Redmi A3X, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus scores 8 points higher (29/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (61/100 vs 46/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Infinix Smart 8 Plus Redmi A3X
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 193858 193858
Geekbench Single 189 189
Geekbench Multi 781 781
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 720x1650
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 10W
Main camera — 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 500 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 204 g 192 g
Launch price — $80

Camera comparison

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
—
camera

Redmi A3X

  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Redmi A3X

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Redmi A3X

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Smart 8 Plus and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Smart 8 Plus MediaTek Helio G36
29/100
193858 AnTuTu
Redmi A3X MediaTek Helio G36
21/100
193858 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

Price unknown

Redmi A3X

$80

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (61/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Redmi A3X?

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus edges out the Redmi A3X by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the Redmi A3X?

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi A3X — 21/100.

Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Plus over the Redmi A3X?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Redmi A3X (61/100 vs 46/100).