Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs Redmi K100
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 29/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 193,858); the Redmi K100 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus doesn't; the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is noticeably lighter (204g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Redmi K100
What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 234g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 44 points higher (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (46/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart 8 Plus | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 204 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Smart 8 Plus and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (92/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (94/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (46/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 44 points (73/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the Redmi K100?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Plus over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.