Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 29/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 195,539); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus doesn't; the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is noticeably lighter (204g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 42 points (71/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera
Battery 51
Portability 46
Value for money
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 204g vs 219g

  • Better portability (46/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 11/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 42 points higher (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (88/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).

Infinix Smart 8 Plus: The Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix Smart 8 Plus Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 195539 2728128
Geekbench Single 189 2680
Geekbench Multi 781 8358
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 9000 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 / 1TB
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 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 204 g 219 g
Launch price $300
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Smart 8 Plus and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Smart 8 Plus MediaTek Helio G36
29/100
195539 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +92.8%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (88/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (84/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (80/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 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 Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Plus over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.