The Infinix Smart 8 is the upgrade coming from the Smart 7 that was released earlier. It is a pocket-friendly device from Infinix, targeted at the entry-level market. The phone has a plastic build at the back, and the frame is also made from plastic. It supports dual 4G LTE SIM cards, and there is also a slot if you want to expand the storage space. By default, it comes with 3GB RAM and 64 GB storage. It might not be sufficient since apps nowadays tend to take up a lot of storage space.
The phone has an IPS LCD, and the size is 6.6 inches. I was expecting the Infinix Smart 8 to come with at least a 90Hz refresh rate, but unfortunately, it has only 60Hz. The resolution is also 1080p, with noticeable bezels around the display. It runs on Android 13, and the XOS interface is the skin. The phone is powered the Unisoc T606 with the Mali G57 MP1 as the GPU.
There are two cameras at the back of the phone: a 13MP primary camera and a second depth lens. It has a 5MP selfie camera, and they are decent in good lighting condition. There is a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner on the phone, and there are still people who appreciate that. You get a 5000mAh battery on the phone, which supports only 10 watts fast charging. It will take almost two hours to charge the phone from zero to a hundred. Overall, it is an entry-level phone, and much shouldn’t be expected from it.
| Infinix Smart 8 | Specs Listing |
|---|---|
| Model | Infinix Smart 8 |
| Brand | Infinix |
| Announced | Not Annouced Yet |
| Status | Rumored |
| DESIGN | |
| Body Build | Plastic Body and Frame, Glass Front |
| Dimension | 164 x 76 x 9 mm |
| Weight | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| DISPLAY | |
| Screen Size | 6.6-inch with (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 267PPi Density |
| Screen Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 120Hz |
| Display Protection | - |
| SOFTWARE | |
| Operating System | Android 13, XOS |
| Chipset/Processor | Unisoc T606 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| CPU [ Central Processing Unit ] | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex A55) |
| Internal Storage | 64GB ROM Expandable via MICRO SD up to 256GB |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| CAMERA | |
| Back Camera | Dual Cameras-13MP + 0.3MP, Dual-LED flash |
| Front Camera | 5MP with LED flash |
| Camera Features | Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps 720p@30fps |
| CONNECTIVITY | |
| USB | USB, USB OTG |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth V5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| NFC | No |
| NETWORK | |
| Technology | 2G/3G/4G [ GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVO / LTE ] |
| 2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA |
| 3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
| 5G Network Bands | - |
| Network Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps |
| SOUND | |
| Speaker | Yes, Stereo Speakers |
| Audi Jack | Yes, 3.5mm Audio jack |
| Sound Enhancement | Active Noise Cancelation with a dedicated mic |
| OTHER FEATURES | |
| Fingerprint | Yes, Rear Mounted |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, and Compass Sensor, Temperature sensor, Hall sensor |
| Additional Features | -WMV/RV/MP4/3GP player -MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/AAC/M4A player - Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) - Push to talk - Voice command/dial - Organizer |
| Colour | Polar Black, Iceland White, Peacock Blue, Coastal Green |
| BATTERY | |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh non Removable battery |
| Fast charging | Yes, 10Watts |
| Battery Type | Li-PO |
| Stand by Time | N/A |
| Talk Time | N/A |
Infinix Smart 8 Price and Availability
The Smart 8 is expected to have a starting price of $90 and will be available globally soon. The official price in Nigeria might be close to ₦90,000 depending on the exchange rate. It will also be available in many African and Asian countries. The launch is expected in India first, followed by other countries.
