Infinix Smart 8 Hits Nigerian Market with Advanced Features at Budget-Friendly Price

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Highlights

  • Infinix Smart 8 offers a 6.6-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
  • Equipped with a Unisoc T606 processor, 4GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage, expandable via microSD.
  • Features a 13MP primary rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera.

Infinix has expanded its Smart series with the introduction of the Smart 8, a budget-friendly smartphone that succeeds the Smart 7 launched earlier this year.

The Infinix Smart 8, tailored to meet the needs of cost-conscious consumers, brings several upgrades, including a high-refresh-rate display and improved camera capabilities.

Pricing and Availability

Infinix Smart 8 Hits Nigerian Market
Infinix Smart 8 Hits Nigerian Market

Infinix has positioned the Smart 8 as an accessible and budget-friendly smartphone, suitable for the Nigerian market.

Despite its range of modern features, the Smart 8 is priced competitively to appeal to cost-conscious consumers.

The smartphone is available for NGN 82,000, which is roughly equivalent to Rs 8,500.

Key Specs

  • Display: 6.6-inch IPS LCD, HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate,
  • Processor: Unisoc T606 SoC, ARM Mali-G57 MP1 GPU.
  • RAM and Storage: 4GB RAM, 128GB internal storage
  • Rear Camera: 13MP primary sensor, VGA secondary sensor, LED flash.
  • Front Camera: 8MP.
  • Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, Face unlock feature.
  • Battery: 5,000mAh capacity, 10W charging, USB Type-C port.
  • Operating System: Android 13 with XOS 13 skin.
  • Connectivity: 4G support.

Infinix Smart 8: Features

Infinix Smart 8: Features
Infinix Smart 8: Features

The Infinix Smart 8 features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen, offering HD+ resolution.

The display stands out with its 90Hz refresh rate and boasts a 90% screen-to-body ratio alongside a brightness of up to 500 nits, making it more appealing for multimedia consumption.

At the heart of the Smart 8 is the Unisoc T606 processor, coupled with 4GB of RAM. The device also offers an innovative feature of 4GB additional virtual RAM, enhancing its multitasking capabilities.

With 128GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD, users have ample space for apps, photos, and other media.

For photography enthusiasts, the Smart 8 comes equipped with a 13-megapixel primary rear camera and a secondary VGA sensor, accompanied by an LED flash.
An 8-megapixel front-facing camera caters to selfie lovers and video callers.

The device includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and face unlock feature, offering both security and convenience.

Powering the Infinix Smart 8 is a robust 5000mAh battery, supported by 10W charging.
The Infinix Smart 8 runs on the latest Android 13 with XOS 13 skin, providing a user-friendly interface and access to the latest apps and features.

The smartphone also supports 4G connectivity.

Infinix Smart 8 Key Specs

GENERAL

Sim Type Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual Sim Yes
Sim Size Nano+Nano SIM
Device Type Smartphone
Release Date November 09, 2023

DESIGN

Colors Timber Black, Shiny Gold, Crystal Green, Galaxy White

DISPLAY

Type Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)
Touch Yes, 120 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size 6.6 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz
PPI ~ 267 PPI
Features Brightness: Upto 500 Nits, Color Contrast Ratio: 1500:1
Notch Yes, Punch Hole

MEMORY

RAM 4 GB
Expandable RAM Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage 128 GB
Card Slot Yes, upto 2 TB

CONNECTIVITY

GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
3G Yes
4G Yes
VoLTE Yes, Dual Stand-By
Wifi Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE
USB Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB Features USB Charging

EXTRA

GPS Yes, with A-GPS
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, Side
Face Unlock Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Proximity
3.5mm Headphone Jack Yes

CAMERA

Rear Camera 13 MP 27mm, AF f/1.8 (Wide Angle)
0.3 MP (Depth Sensor) with autofocus
Features HDR, Panorama
Video Recording 1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Flash Yes, LED
Front Camera Punch Hole 8 MP with LED Flash
Front Video Recording 1080p

TECHNICAL

OS Android v13
Custom UI XOS 13
Chipset Unisoc T606
CPU 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details 2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU Mali-G57 MP1
Java No
Browser Yes

MULTIMEDIA

Email Yes
Music Yes
Video Yes
FM Radio Yes
Document Reader Yes

BATTERY

Type Non-Removable Battery
Size 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast Charging Yes, 10W
Reverse Charging Yes

FAQs

What display features does the Infinix Smart 8 offer?

The Infinix Smart 8 is equipped with a 6.6-inch HD+ IPS LCD display, which includes a high 90Hz refresh rate. This ensures a smoother visual experience, particularly for media consumption and gaming.

Can you expand the storage of the Infinix Smart 8?

Yes, the Infinix Smart 8 comes with 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded using a microSD card. This feature allows users to store more photos, videos, and apps.

What is the camera setup on the Infinix Smart 8?

The smartphone features a dual-camera setup, with a 13MP primary sensor at the back and a VGA secondary sensor. It also includes an 8MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.

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