Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 29/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 193,858); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus doesn't; the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is noticeably lighter (204g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

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

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?

  • Lighter: 204g vs 219g

  • Overall rating 29/100

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 193858
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 781
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 57 points higher (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (64/100 vs 46/100).

Xiaomi 18 Fold: The Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 18 Fold
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 193858 5228014
Geekbench Single 189 3715
Geekbench Multi 781 14213
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1672x2364
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera — 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP59
Dimensions 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 204 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
—
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

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

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

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

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Smart 8 Plus and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Smart 8 Plus MediaTek Helio G36
29/100
193858 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +96.3%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 96.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (99/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (79/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (75/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (64/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Plus over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.