Infinix Smart 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi A3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Infinix Smart 8 and the Xiaomi Redmi A3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Infinix Smart 8 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| Price | Rs. 25,999 | Rs. 25,200 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.6 in | 6.71 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 184 g | 193 g |
| Released | Nov 2023 | Feb 2024 |
Summary: Infinix Smart 8 is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi A3 is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Infinix Smart 8 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi Redmi A3 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Infinix Smart 8 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak) | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 104.6 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.71 inches, 106.5 cm² (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density) | 720 x 1650 pixels (~268 ppi density) |
| Features | Magic Ring (punch-hole notification feature) | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Infinix Smart 8 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition, with XOS 13 skin) | Android 14 (Go edition), upgradable to Android 15 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) (International); MediaTek Helio G36 (India variant) | MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 (International); PowerVR GE8320 (India variant) | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Infinix Smart 8 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 1TB) |
| Internal | 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM (RAM can be extended virtually) | 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Infinix Smart 8 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| Modules | 13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF, with AI lens (International); 50 MP + 0.3 MP (India variant) | — |
| Features | Ring-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Dual | — | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) + 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens) |
Selfie Camera
| Infinix Smart 8 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) | — |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Infinix Smart 8 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| Type | 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired, Reverse wired | 10W wired |
Body
| Infinix Smart 8 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 163.6 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in) | 168.3 x 76.3 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 184 g (6.49 oz) | 193 g (eco-leather back) or 199 g (glass back) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back or eco-leather back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | Timber Black, Shiny Gold, Crystal Green, Galaxy White | — |
Comms
| Infinix Smart 8 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Infinix Smart 8 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, November 09 | February 14, 2024 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, November 09 | Available. Released 2024, February 14 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Infinix Smart 8 or Xiaomi Redmi A3?
Infinix Smart 8 — 184 g for the Infinix Smart 8 versus 193 g for the Xiaomi Redmi A3.
Which is newer, Infinix Smart 8 or Xiaomi Redmi A3?
Xiaomi Redmi A3 — Nov 2023 for the Infinix Smart 8 versus Feb 2024 for the Xiaomi Redmi A3.
Is the Infinix Smart 8 or the Xiaomi Redmi A3 rated higher?
We rate the Infinix Smart 8 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi A3 6/10.
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