Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 29/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 195,539); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 38 points (67/100 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
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?

  • Overall rating 29/100
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 11/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 38 points higher (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (80/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 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 Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix Smart 8 Plus Redmi Turbo 5
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 195539 2809170
Geekbench Single 189 1553
Geekbench Multi 781 6403
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 2756x1268
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7560 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 16
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 204 g 204 g
Launch price $250
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 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
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

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

Infinix Smart 8 Plus MediaTek Helio G36
29/100
195539 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100 +93.0%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (80/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (85/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (74/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 38 points (67/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 11/100).

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

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.