Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 193,858); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus doesn't; the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is noticeably lighter (204g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?

  • Lighter: 204g vs 226g

  • Better portability (46/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 193858
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 11/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Infinix Smart 8 Plus Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 193858 3667711
Geekbench Single 189 3639
Geekbench Multi 781 11047
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera — 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 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 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 204 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
—
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Smart 8 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Smart 8 Plus MediaTek Helio G36
29/100
193858 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +94.7%
3667711 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 94.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (97/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (89/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (80/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.