Infinix Smart 8 HD
The Infinix Smart 8 HD features a large HD display, powerful processor, ample storage, and long-lasting battery life for a seamless user experience.
Best price in the US: 120 USD
Released: 2023, December 8
Specifications
Infinix Smart 8 HD in the US
Pros and Cons
Infinix Smart 8 HD in the US
Pros of the Infinix Smart 8 HD
Smooth 90Hz Display: It features a 90Hz refresh rate on its 6.6-inch screen. This is a great feature for this price level, making scrolling and general navigation feel noticeably smoother than standard 60Hz displays.
Excellent Battery Life: Equipped with a large 5,000 mAh battery and a power-efficient chip/screen, the phone offers long battery endurance, easily lasting more than a full day of moderate use.
Modern Design and Ports: For a budget device, it features a modern punch-hole camera cutout, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a dedicated microSD card slot.
"Magic Ring" Feature: Infinix includes a software notification feature called "Magic Ring" (similar to Apple's Dynamic Island) around the camera cutout, which displays charging status and calls, adding a unique software touch.
Affordable Price Point: The phone's primary advantage is its very low and accessible price, making it an excellent choice for basic tasks, first-time smartphone users, or as a secondary device.
Cons of the Infinix Smart 8 HD
Very Slow Charging: The phone is restricted to a very slow 10W wired charging speed for its large 5,000 mAh battery. A full charge can take over 3 hours, which is highly inconvenient for heavy users.
Weak Processor for Performance: It uses the basic Unisoc T606 processor, which is only adequate for calls, messaging, and light browsing. It struggles significantly with multitasking and any intensive gaming.
Low Screen Resolution: The display is limited to HD+ (720p) resolution. This results in content and text lacking sharpness and fine detail compared to Full HD+ screens.
Bloated Software Experience: The phone runs on Infinix's XOS 13 software (often the lighter Android Go edition), which is still criticized for being customized, containing bloatware (unwanted pre-installed apps), and sometimes displaying ads.
Poor Outdoor Visibility: The screen's peak brightness is low (around 500 nits), making it difficult to view clearly when using the phone outdoors or in bright sunlight.
Features
Infinix Smart 8 HD in the US
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
Body
| Dimensions | 163.6 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 184 g (6.49 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 104.6 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density) |
Platform
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), AF Auxiliary lens |
| Features | Ring-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie camera
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Video | Yes |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Battery
| Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 10W wired Reverse wired |
Misc
| Colors | Timber Black, Shiny Gold, Crystal Green, Galaxy White |
| Models | X6525 |