Infinix has finally launched the Smart 8 Plus smartphone in India after unveiling it globally back in January. The smartphone targets the Indian budget market offering some compelling features at entry-level prices.
Infinix Smart 8 Plus specs:
Design-wise, the device has a flat back with a large camera module, along with flat sides and a flat display. The 6.6-inch IPS LCD display features a punch-hole cutout for the front camera. It has a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a peak 500 nits of brightness.
It has an Apple Dynamic Island-inspired Magic Ring feature, which uses a pop-up window around the front camera to show important notifications such as battery level and charge status. It also allows for face unlocking. Other than that, there is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for added security.
Under the hood, the smartphone has a 2.2 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio G36 processor paired with 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB eMMC 5.1 storage. RAM can be extended virtually up to 4GB and storage can be expanded up to 2TB via a microSD card. The device comes preloaded with XOS 13-based Android 13 Go.
For optics, it boasts a 50MP main camera, paired with an AI lens and a Quad-LED Ring flash on the back. on the front, it features an 8MP selfie camera. The Smart 8 Plus comes equipped with a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging through a USB-C port. In addition to its robust battery, the device boasts features like dual SIM capability, 4G VoLTE support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth connectivity, and a convenient 3.5mm audio jack. It measures 163.65 x 75.7 x 8.95mm and has a weight of 204 grams.
Pricing & availability
Available in Galaxy White, Shiny Gold, and Timber Black colors, the Infinix Smart 8 is priced at Rs. 7,799 ($94). It is set to be released on Flipkart beginning March 9th at 12 noon. Taking advantage of an exchange offer can bring down the effective price to Rs. 6,999 ($84).
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