Infinix Smart 8 Specs, Price, Features, and Best Deals

The Infinix Smart 8 is an Android smartphone launched in November 2023, succeeding 2022’s, Smart 7 and Smart 7 HD. It is a budget-friendly device with a 6.6-inch HD+ display, a Unisoc T606 processor, 2GB, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and 64GB or 128GB of storage. It also has a 13MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, and a 5000 mAh battery. There is also now an upgraded Infinix Smart 9 to consider.

Design and Display

The Infinix Smart 8 has a simple, clean design with minimal bezels around the display. The back panel is made of plastic which keeps the weight down with a textured finish that helps with grip. While plastic doesn’t offer the same level of protection as metal or glass, the textured finish provides some scratch resistance. It’s important to use a case for additional protection, especially if you’re prone to dropping your phone.

Meanwhile, the Smart measures a dimension of 163.6 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm which is only slightly thicker compared to most budget-friendly smartphones, but the textured back finish could help with grip. Furthermore, the device weighs just 184 g.

The Infinix Smart 8 sports a 6.6-inch HD+ (720 x 1612) IPS LCD display, while this may not be the sharpest out there, the 720 x 1612 resolution offers a decent pixel density of 267 ppi for everyday tasks like browsing the web, checking emails, and using social media.

Additionally, the Smart 8 features 500 nit peak brightness which makes the display readable even outdoors in bright sunlight, which is a notable plus for a budget phone. It also has a 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and animations.

Furthermore, the display also features a punch-hole at the top, which houses the front-facing camera. While on the rear there is a 13MP rear camera with a 0.08 MP auxiliary lens and a Ring-LED flash. Meanwhile on the sides sit the power key and volume buttons while the bottom and top host the type-C charging port, microphone, speaker grille, and headphone jack.

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Camera

The Infinix Smart 8 packs a dual camera system that caters to basic photography needs. The main sensor sports a 13MP wide camera with f/1.9 aperture, 27mm focus length, and autofocus. This resolution allows for capturing decent photos in good lighting conditions, suitable for social media sharing or casual viewing. However, details might get blurry in low-light situations.

The secondary camera is a 0.3MP depth sensor which assists in creating portrait mode effects with blurred backgrounds, although the quality might not be as impressive as higher-end phones.

Meanwhile, for video recording, the Infinix Smart 8 features up to 1080p resolution at 30fps. This allows for capturing basic, everyday videos but won’t offer the smoothest or most detailed output.

On the front, the device features an 8 MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. This is sufficient for taking selfies and video calls, providing decent image quality under good lighting conditions.

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Overall, the Infinix Smart 8’s camera system is suitable for basic photography and videography needs. It won’t compete with flagship phones in terms of image quality or features, but it delivers decent results for casual users.

Hardware and Software

The Infinix Smart 8 packs a combination of hardware and software aimed at a budget-friendly user experience. Under the hood, like the Infinix Smart 8 HD, the Tecno Pop 8, and the Itel S23, the device features the Unisoc T606 chipset, built on a 12nm process. This octa-core chip provides sufficient performance for everyday tasks like browsing the web, social media, and light gaming.

However, it might struggle with more demanding applications or multitasking. This processor is coupled with either 2GB or 3GB  RAM with 64GB internal storage or 4GB of RAM with 64GB or 128 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card.

Furthermore, this Infinix phone is powered by a massive 5000 mAh battery that supports 10W charging through a micro-USB port. 10W charging might be a bit slow for you, in that case, you can consider the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and Smart 8 Pro with 18W fast charging.

It also runs on Android 13 (Go edition) with XOS 13 on top. XOS 13 is a customized user interface that offers some additional features and customizations such as theme customization, app icons, and font styling. It also offers additional security features, including a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock.

In terms of connectivity, the affordable Android phone supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) for connecting to wireless networks at home, work, or public hotspots. This offers faster speeds and better stability compared to older Wi-Fi standards.

It also supports GSM, HSPA, and LTE with Bluetooth 5.0, built-in GPS for navigation and location services, and a micro-USB port for charging and data transfer. This is not a 5G phone and hence does not support 5G networks. It is also not water resistant.

Infinix Smart 8 Price and Availability

Infinix Smart 8 2GB / 64GB price in Nigeria starts at around ₦103,999 at leading retailers in the country. The 3GB /64GB model costs ₦103,999 while the model with 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM costs ₦131,999. You can buy the smartphone on Jumia, Slot, Konga, 3CHub, and other retailers in Nigeria.

You can buy the Infinix Smart 8 in 12 installment payment on Easy Buy for as low as ₦10,999 per month.