The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has been launched and is now the newest member of the Smart 8 series that consisted of the Infinix Smart 8, Smart 8 HD and Smart 8 Pro.
The Smart 8 Plus is equipped with entry-level features and is available in different memory configurations. Let’s explore what the budget phone has to offer.
Infinix Smart 8 Plus Specifications
Display
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD punch hole display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. The device has max brightness of up to 500 nits and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The display bezels are not thick except for the bottom bezel.
Chipset/Memory
The phone is powered by the Helio G36 (some sources claim it’s powered by the Helio P35) and it utilizes 4GB RAM and 64GB / 128GB internal storage with microSD card expansion.
Platform
The device ship with the Go version of Android 13 with the XOS 13 custom skin on top. Additionally, the Smart 8 Plus feature a rear mounted fingerprint sensor and Face ID support.
Camera
Further, the phone has a dual rear camera setup led by a 50MP primary sensor and an AI auxiliary lens and an LED flash. The punch hole contains an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls.
Battery
The budget phone is equipped with a large 6000mAh battery that could last up to 2 days on a single charge with normal usage such as; making phone calls, streaming online, avoiding graphic intensive android games, playing music, etc. Honestly, these are what any buyer would likely use the phone for mainly because of its weak processor. In addition, it support 18W fast charging via a USB Type-C port.
Other features of the Infinix Smart 8 Plus includes;
- Dual SIM
- 4G VoLTE
- Bluetooth
- 163.6 x 75.6 x 8.5mm
- 192g
- Accelerometer
- Proximity
Is It A Buy?
The Infinix Smart 8 Plus would likely sell for less than $200 so if you’re interested in a cheap smartphone you want to use for light tasks and not really interested in gaming especially high graphics games like COD, then this device is okay for you, This smartphone isn’t for intensive users.