Infinix Smart 8 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Infinix Smart 8 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 36/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 330,006); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 doesn't; the Infinix Smart 8 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 204g).
Infinix Smart 8
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 184g vs 204g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 65W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 35 points higher (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 (69/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Infinix Smart 8 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 65W | |
| Main camera | — | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Infinix Smart 8
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Infinix Smart 8
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Smart 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Smart 8 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Infinix Smart 8 by 74.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 (69/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 (80/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 8 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 by 35 points (71/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Infinix Smart 8 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Infinix Smart 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.