Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs TCL 505
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the TCL 505 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus leads — 29/100 vs 28/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5010); the TCL 505 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
TCL 505
What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
What makes TCL 505 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 204g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the TCL 505, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus scores 1 points higher (29/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100. In the "display" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the TCL 505 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (62/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart 8 Plus | TCL 505 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm | 168.3×76.7×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
TCL 505
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 505
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL 505
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Smart 8 Plus and TCL 505, 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 and the TCL 505 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (62/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the TCL 505?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus edges out the TCL 505 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the TCL 505?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the TCL 505 — 28/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Plus over the TCL 505?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the TCL 505 (62/100 vs 46/100).