Infinix Smart 8 vs Realme C51

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Infinix Smart 8 and the Realme C51, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Head to head

Infinix Smart 8Realme C51
Our rating6/107/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10W33W
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Screen size6.6 in6.74 in
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)184 g186 g
ReleasedNov 2023Aug 2023
Summary: Infinix Smart 8 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Realme C51 is ahead on our rating, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Realme C51 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

Display

Infinix Smart 8Realme C51
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)IPS LCD, 90Hz, 560 nits (peak)
Size6.6 inches, 104.6 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio)6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
FeaturesMagic Ring (punch-hole notification feature)—
Protection—Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)

Platform

Infinix Smart 8Realme C51
OSAndroid 13 (Go edition, with XOS 13 skin)Android 13, Realme UI T Edition
ChipsetUnisoc T606 (12 nm) (International); MediaTek Helio G36 (India variant)Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MP1 (International); PowerVR GE8320 (India variant)Mali-G57

Memory

Infinix Smart 8Realme C51
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM (RAM can be extended virtually)64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1)

Main Camera

Infinix Smart 8Realme C51
Modules13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF, with AI lens (International); 50 MP + 0.3 MP (India variant)—
FeaturesRing-LED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Dual—50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF; 0.08 MP (auxiliary/depth sensor)

Selfie Camera

Infinix Smart 8Realme C51
Modules8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)—
FeaturesLED flashHDR
Video1080p@30fps720p@30fps
Single—5 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm

Battery

Infinix Smart 8Realme C51
Type5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging10W wired, Reverse wired33W wired, 50% in 28 min (advertised)

Body

Infinix Smart 8Realme C51
Dimensions163.6 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)167.2 x 76.7 x 7.99 mm
Weight184 g (6.49 oz)186 g
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame—
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
ColorsTimber Black, Shiny Gold, Crystal Green, Galaxy WhiteCarbon Black, Mint Green

Comms

Infinix Smart 8Realme C51
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCNoYes (360-degree enabled, market/region dependent)
RadioFM radio—
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0

Launch

Infinix Smart 8Realme C51
Announced2023, November 092023, August
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, November 09Available. Released 2023, August

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Infinix Smart 8 or Realme C51?

Infinix Smart 8 — 184 g for the Infinix Smart 8 versus 186 g for the Realme C51.

Which is newer, Infinix Smart 8 or Realme C51?

Infinix Smart 8 — Nov 2023 for the Infinix Smart 8 versus Aug 2023 for the Realme C51.

Is the Infinix Smart 8 or the Realme C51 rated higher?

We rate the Infinix Smart 8 6/10 and the Realme C51 7/10.

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