Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs TCL 501
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus leads — 29/100 vs 14/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
TCL 501
What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 20/100)
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the TCL 501, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus scores 15 points higher (29/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus leads (51/100 vs 12/100). 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 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus notably outperforms the TCL 501 (46/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart 8 Plus | TCL 501 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 540x1092 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| Main camera | — | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Smart 8 Plus and TCL 501, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (51/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus notably outperforms the TCL 501 (46/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the TCL 501?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus is noticeably better than the TCL 501 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the TCL 501?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the TCL 501 — 14/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Plus over the TCL 501?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (51/100 vs 12/100).