Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs Vivo X500
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 193,858); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Vivo X500
What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 211g
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (96/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Infinix Smart 8 Plus are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart 8 Plus | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Smart 8 Plus and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (96/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (94/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Infinix Smart 8 Plus are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the Vivo X500?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Plus over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.