Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs Redmi K90

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 29/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 195,539); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus doesn't; the Redmi K90 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 47 points (76/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera
Battery 51
Portability 46
Value for money
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 204g vs 206g

  • Overall rating 29/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 47 points higher (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).

Infinix Smart 8 Plus: The Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix Smart 8 Plus Redmi K90
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 195539 3088357
Geekbench Single 189 3041
Geekbench Multi 781 9494
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 2510x1156
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
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 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 204 g 206 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Smart 8 Plus and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Smart 8 Plus MediaTek Helio G36
29/100
195539 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +93.7%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (92/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (82/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (72/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 47 points (76/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the Redmi K90?

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Plus over the Redmi K90?

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.