Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 29/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 193,858); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus doesn't; the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).

The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 22 points (51/100 vs 29/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

Performance 11
Display 44
Camera —
Battery 51
Portability 46
Value for money —

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

Performance 55
Display 64
Camera 40
Battery 50
Portability 55
Value for money —

What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Lighter: 204g vs 208g

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 50/100)

What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 193858
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 781
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (55/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better display (64/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 22 points higher (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Infinix Smart 8 Plus TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Dimensity 7300
AnTuTu 193858 879714
Geekbench Single 189 1001
Geekbench Multi 781 2918
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2340
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 18W 33W
Main camera — 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 900 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm
Weight 204 g 208 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
—
camera

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
64
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Smart 8 Plus and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Smart 8 Plus MediaTek Helio G36
29/100
193858 AnTuTu
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7300
51/100 +78.0%
879714 AnTuTu

TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (55/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (64/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?

The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 22 points (51/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?

The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Plus over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (55/100 vs 11/100).