Initially, the Infinix Smart 8 was launched with a single configuration: 4GB of RAM paired with 64GB of internal storage.
Infinix Smart 8 was launched in India in January this year. It was unveiled in Nigeria in November last year. The Indian variant of the model shares similar specifications to the Nigerian version. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek chipset and carries a 5,000mAh battery. Equipped with the Magic Ring feature, it ships with Android 13 Go Edition-based UI, and a 50-megapixel dual rear camera system. Initially, the phone launched in a single RAM and storage configuration. Now, the company has introduced a new variant.
Infinix Smart 8 price in India, availability
Offered in Galaxy White, Rainbow Blue, Shiny Gold, and Timber Black colour options, the Infinix Smart 8 launched is priced at Rs. 7,499 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. Now, the model is available in an 8GB + 128GB configuration at Rs. 7,999, including bank offers which is a conditional, instant 10 percent discount for ICICI Bank Debit and Credit card users. The new variant, marketed with 16GB of total RAM, including 8GB of virtual RAM, will be available via Flipkart starting February 8, 12pm IST.
Infinix Smart 8 specifications, features
The Infinix Smart 8 comes with a 6.6-inch HD+ (1,612 x 720 pixels) IPS screen with up to 90Hz refresh rate, 500 nits of peak brightness and 180Hz touch sampling rate. It is powered by a 12nm octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of eMMC 5.1 onboard storage. The handset boots Android 13 Go Edition-based XOS 13 out-of-the-box.
The Infinix Smart 8 features a dual rear camera system comprising a 50-megapixel primary sensor and an AI-backed sensor, accompanied by a quad-LED Ring flash. For selfies, it boasts an 8-megapixel front camera paired with an LED flash. Notably, the device also incorporates a collapsible Magic Ring bar surrounding the centred hole-punch slot of the selfie camera, offering functionalities such as displaying notifications, alerts, battery status, and more, similar to Apple’s Dynamic Island.
Powered by a 5,000mAh battery, the Infinix Smart 8 supports dual 4G connectivity and features nano SIM support. It offers connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, and USB Type-C. Security-wise, it is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. In terms of dimensions, the device measures 163.6mm x 75.6mm x 8.5mm and weighs 189g.