Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 193,858); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (85/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart 8 Plus | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 204 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Smart 8 Plus and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (94/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (85/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Plus over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.