Overall Score
48.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#2471)48.6
Performance(#2210)79.4
Camera(#1790)48.1
Display(#3192)67.2
Battery(#1266)36.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3656)53.5
Audio(#1845)70.7
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Short Review
- The Infinix Note 8 features a large 6.95-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, providing decent visuals at 480 nits peak brightness.
- Its design is characterized by dimensions of 175.3 x 78.8 x 9 mm, making it relatively bulky, and it is available in Gray, Blue, and Green colors.
- Powered by the Mediatek Helio G80 chipset, it offers satisfactory performance with an octa-core CPU and 6GB of RAM, suitable for everyday tasks.
- The rear camera setup includes a 64 MP main sensor, complemented by two 2 MP sensors for macro and depth photography, although it lacks optical image stabilization.
- The device is equipped with a 5200 mAh battery that supports 18W charging, ensuring extended usage without frequent recharging.
- Running on Android 10 with XOS 7.1, it provides a user-friendly interface with various customization options.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of a stereo speaker system is noted, but it retains a headphone jack for wired audio.
- Overall, the Infinix Note 8 combines a large display, capable performance, and a versatile camera system in a robust design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, October 15
Announced2020, October 15
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.95"
TypeIPS LCD, 480 nits (peak)
Resolution720 x 1640 pixels (~258 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2
Memory128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera64 MP, (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)2 MP
Main Camera FeaturesQuad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash
Video Recording1440p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5200 mAh
Battery Details5200 mAh
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions175.3 x 78.8 x 9 mm (6.90 x 3.10 x 0.35 in)
WeightN/A
MaterialsN/A
ColorsGray, Blue, Green
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes, with dual speakers
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, XOS 7.1
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass