Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 193,858); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 204g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart 8 Plus | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 200 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Smart 8 Plus and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 96.0% 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (82/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (87/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Plus over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.