Category Breakdown
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
vivo Y36
Performance
70.684.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
75.381.0
Battery
37.733.7
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
50.464.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.253.4
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Ring-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Galaxy White, Shiny Gold, Timber Black
Meteor Black, Gold, Aqua Glitter
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13
Android 13, Funtouch 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass

