Infinix Smart 8 vs Infinix Smart 9

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Phone 1

Phone 2

Infinix

Infinix Smart 8

16,000DA

1category wins

Infinix

Infinix Smart 9

15,000DACheaper

4category wins

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Infinix Smart 9

Faster chip

Infinix Smart 9

Bigger battery

Even

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Infinix Smart 9

Lighter body

Infinix Smart 8

Best value for money

Infinix Smart 9

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Infinix Smart 8	Infinix Smart 9
Size (inches)	6.6	6.7
Panel Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution Height	1612	1600
Resolution Width	720	720
Refresh Rate	90	120
Peak Brightness	500	500
PPI	267	262
Screen-to-body	84.6	84.8

Platform

Spec	Infinix Smart 8	Infinix Smart 9
CPU	Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G57 MP1	Mali-G52 MC2
Chipset Name	Unisoc T606	Helio G81
Process (nm)	12	—
OS Name	Android	Android
UI Skin	—	XOS 14
OS Version	13	14

Benchmarks

Geekbench (Single-Core)

Infinix Smart 9 +14%

Infinix Smart 8378

Infinix Smart 9432

Geekbench (Multi-Core)

Infinix Smart 9 +6%

Infinix Smart 81,335

Infinix Smart 91,416

AnTuTu

Infinix Smart 9 +7%

Infinix Smart 8333,647

Infinix Smart 9358,608

Spec	Infinix Smart 8	Infinix Smart 9
Geekbench (Single-Core)	378	432
Geekbench (Multi-Core)	1,335	1,416
AnTuTu	333,647	358,608

Memory

Spec	Infinix Smart 8	Infinix Smart 9
Card Slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Variants	64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM	64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Infinix Smart 8	Infinix Smart 9
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Features	Ring-LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Count	2	1
Lens	0.08 MP	—
Wide	13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm, (wide)	13 MP, f/1.9, 27mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

Spec	Infinix Smart 8	Infinix Smart 9
Video	Yes	Yes
Count	1	1
Lens	8 MP, f/2, (wide)	8 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide)

Battery

Spec	Infinix Smart 8	Infinix Smart 9
Capacity (mAh)	5000	5000
Wired Charging (W)	10	10

Body

Spec	Infinix Smart 8	Infinix Smart 9
Build	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Height (mm)	163.6	165.7
Thickness (mm)	8.5	8.4
Weight (g)	184	188
Width (mm)	75.6	77.1

Launch

Spec	Infinix Smart 8	Infinix Smart 9
Announced	2023, November 09	2024, September 23
Status	Available. Released 2023, November 09	Available. Released 2024, October

Network

Spec	Infinix Smart 8	Infinix Smart 9
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850, 900, 2100	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands	1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 41, 40, 66
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE
Technology	GSM, HSPA, LTE	GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Spec	Infinix Smart 8	Infinix Smart 9
Bluetooth	5	—
infrared port	—	Yes
NFC	No	No
Positioning	GPS	GPS
Radio	FM radio	FM radio
USB Type	Type-C	Type-C
USB Version	2.0	2.0
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5

Sound

Spec	Infinix Smart 8	Infinix Smart 9
3.5mm Jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers

Features

Spec	Infinix Smart 8	Infinix Smart 9
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Infinix Smart 8 and Infinix Smart 9 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Infinix Smart 9 is 6% cheaper at 15,000 DZD versus 16,000 DZD for the Infinix Smart 8, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Infinix Smart 9 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.

At this price you should expect 4G across Algerian networks (Mobilis, Djezzy, Ooredoo) and basic 60-90Hz screens.