Category Breakdown
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
vivo Y36
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
63.567.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
62.063.3
Summary
- The Infinix Smart 8 Plus features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a peak brightness of 500 nits, while the vivo Y36 has a slightly larger 6.64-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels and a peak brightness of 650 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Smart 8 Plus is powered by the Mediatek Helio G36 chipset, whereas the Y36 utilizes the more efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 680.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the Y36 includes additional depth and macro lenses, enhancing its versatility.
- The Smart 8 Plus has a larger 6000 mAh battery compared to the Y36's 5000 mAh, but the latter supports faster 44W charging.
- Both devices run Android 13, with the Smart 8 Plus using the Go edition and XOS 13, while the Y36 operates on Funtouch 13, providing different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
vivo Y36
General
Release Date
2024, January 30
2023, May 27
Announced
2024, January 30
2023, May 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.64"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 650 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
1080 x 2388 pixels (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), AF0.08 MP, (auxiliary lens)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)* the macro camera availability is market/region dependent
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wiredReverse wired
44W wired, 30% in 15 minReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.7 x 75.7 x 9 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
164.1 x 76.2 x 8.1 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight
204 g
202 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Galaxy White, Shiny Gold, Timber Black
Meteor Black, Gold, Aqua Glitter
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
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
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13
Android 13, Funtouch 13
OS Version
Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13
Android 13, Funtouch 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

