Infinix Hot 8 vs Realme C3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Infinix Hot 8 and the Realme C3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Infinix Hot 8 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 6.52 in | 6.5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 179 g | 195 g |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Feb 2020 |
Summary: Infinix Hot 8 is ahead on our rating, storage (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Infinix Hot 8 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Infinix Hot 8 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~81.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
| Protection | 2.5D Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Waterdrop notch, 450 nits brightness | — |
Platform
| Infinix Hot 8 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), XOS 5.0 | Android 10, Realme UI 1.0 (upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) - 32/2 GB model; Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) - 64/4 GB model | MediaTek Helio G70 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 (Helio A22); Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 (Helio P22) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 2EEMC2 |
Memory
| Infinix Hot 8 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Infinix Hot 8 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Triple | 13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF; 2 MP, depth sensor; QVGA (Low light sensor) | 12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF (main); 2 MP (portrait); 2 MP (macro) |
| Features | Quad-LED flash, Panorama, HDR, AI Triple Camera, Auto Scene Detection | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Chroma Boost, AI beauty, Expert mode, Time-Lapse |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 120fps slow motion |
Selfie Camera
| Infinix Hot 8 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 5 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/5", 1.12µm |
| Features | LED flash, AI Portrait, AI Beauty, WideSelfie | HDR, panorama, AI beauty, AI Portrait |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Infinix Hot 8 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired | 10W wired, Reverse charging |
Body
| Infinix Hot 8 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 165 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm (6.50 x 3.00 x 0.34 in) | 164.4 x 75 x 9 mm (6.47 x 2.95 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 179 g (6.31 oz) | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | Plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
Comms
| Infinix Hot 8 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, A-GPS |
Launch
| Infinix Hot 8 | Realme C3 |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, September | 2020, February 05 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, September | Available. Released 2020, February |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Infinix Hot 8 or Realme C3?
Infinix Hot 8 — 179 g for the Infinix Hot 8 versus 195 g for the Realme C3.
Which is newer, Infinix Hot 8 or Realme C3?
Realme C3 — Sep 2019 for the Infinix Hot 8 versus Feb 2020 for the Realme C3.
Is the Infinix Hot 8 or the Realme C3 rated higher?
We rate the Infinix Hot 8 8/10 and the Realme C3 7/10.
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