Infinix Smart 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Infinix Smart 8 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 28/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 193,858); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Pro doesn't; the Infinix Smart 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 8 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Infinix Smart 8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 235g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 64 points higher (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Pro (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Pro (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Pro (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart 8 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 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 / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 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 | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Pro
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 8 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Smart 8 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Infinix Smart 8 Pro by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Smart 8 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Pro (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Pro (82/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Pro (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Pro by 64 points (92/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Infinix Smart 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.