The Infinix Smart 8 has been launched in Nigeria as a successor to the Smart 7 which launched back in February. The new device is nearly identical to the Tecno Pop 8 which is no surprise since both Infinix and Tecno are under the umbrella of Transsion Holdings.
Smart 8 brings an IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel sports a punch hole cutout and a Dynamic Island-like overlay which brings status updates and charging info.
Infinix went with the Unisoc T606 chipset alongside 3GB RAM and 64GB storage which is expandable via the microSD card slot. The back houses a 13MP main cam (f/1.8) alongside e a VGA depth helper and LED flash.
The device boots Android 13 with Infinix XOS 13 on top and features a 5,000 mAh battery with 10W charging support.
Infinix Smart 8 Specifications
Network Properties
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands:
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands:
1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Speed: HSPA, LTE
Launch
Announced: 2023, November 09
Status: Exp. release 2023, November
Design
Dimensions: mm
Weight: g
Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors: Timber Black, Shiny Gold, Crystal Green, Galaxy White
SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
Type: IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)
Size: 6.6 inches, 104.6 cm2
Resolution: 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
Operating System
Android 13
Hardware
Chipset: Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
CPU: Octa-core (2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU: Mali-G57 MP1
Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 128GB 8GB RAM
Cameras
Main Camera: Dual
13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), AF
AI Lens 0.3 MP, (depth)
Features: Ring-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video: 1080p@30fps
Cameras
Main Camera: Single – 8 MP
Video: Yes
Multimedia
Radio: FM Radio
Loudspeaker: Yes
Audio 3.5mm jack: Yes
Connectivity
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning: GPS
NFC: No
USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Battery
Battery Type and Capacity: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging: 10W wired
Reverse wired
Models: X6525
Infinix Smart 8 Price and Availability
Infinix Smart 8 comes in Timber Black, Galaxy White, Crystal Green and Shiny Gold colors. Retail pricing in Nigeria is set at NGN 82,000 ($105) and the device is already on open sale there.
