Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 29/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 193,858); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 57 points higher (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Infinix Smart 8 Plus are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart 8 Plus | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Smart 8 Plus and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (94/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (99/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Infinix Smart 8 Plus are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Plus over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.