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Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus is a budget phone at Rs. 26,999, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a flagship device at Rs. 319,999 — a price difference of Rs. 293,000.

  • 5G vs 4G connectivity
  • 6,000mAh vs 4,300mAh battery
  • 120Hz vs 90Hz display
  • 12GB vs 4GB RAM
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Infinix Smart 8 Plus

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

4GB / 128GB
Rs. 26,999
Price in Pakistan
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Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung Galaxy S26

12GB / 256GB
Rs. 319,999
Price in Pakistan
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Overall WinnerSamsung Galaxy S26Wins 3 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 📷Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
  • 🔋Choose Infinix Smart 8 Plus if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
  • 💰Choose Infinix Smart 8 Plus if you want the best value for your money.
  • ⚡Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.

Score Comparison

Based on MobileDaam rating system
Category
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance
45.6
88.7 ★
Camera
76.0
78.0 ★
Battery
100.0 ★
66.0
Gaming
47.7
86.9 ★
Overall
65.9
83.0 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.

PerformanceSamsung Galaxy S26
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
45.6
Samsung Galaxy S26
88.7
CameraSamsung Galaxy S26
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
76.0
Samsung Galaxy S26
78.0
BatteryInfinix Smart 8 Plus
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
100.0
Samsung Galaxy S26
66.0
GamingSamsung Galaxy S26
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
47.7
Samsung Galaxy S26
86.9
OverallSamsung Galaxy S26
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
65.9
Samsung Galaxy S26
83.0
Value for MoneyInfinix Smart 8 Plus
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S26
Lower Value
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung Galaxy S26
88.7/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung Galaxy S26
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
100.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung Galaxy S26
86.9/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung Galaxy S26
83.0/100
Best Value
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
🔋 Battery
🏆 Infinix Smart 8 Plus
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
💰 Value
🏆 Infinix Smart 8 Plus
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.60"
6.30"
Display Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
720x1612
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
90 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Xclipse 960
RAM
4 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), AF Auxiliary lens
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
Yes
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
6000 mAh
4300 mAh
Charging
18W wired Reverse wired
25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✗ No
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.7 x 75.7 x 9 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
Weight
204g
167g
Build Material
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Galaxy White, Shiny Gold, Timber Black
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13
Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5

Our Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.0/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Infinix Smart 8 Plus puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Infinix Smart 8 Plus offers better value for money.

Pros & Cons Comparison

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

Pros
  • All-day battery life
Cons
  • Basic processor
  • Average camera
  • Not ideal for gaming

Samsung Galaxy S26

Pros
  • Strong performance
  • Good camera quality
  • Great for gaming
  • 120Hz smooth display
  • 5G connectivity
Cons
  • Below-average battery
  • Premium pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Infinix Smart 8 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S26?

Samsung Galaxy S26 is the overall winner with a score of 83.0/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.

Which has a better camera, Infinix Smart 8 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S26?

Samsung Galaxy S26 wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 76.0/100.

Which has better battery life?

Infinix Smart 8 Plus has better battery with a score of 100.0/100.

Which is better for gaming?

Samsung Galaxy S26 is better for gaming with a score of 86.9/100.

Which offers better value for money?

Infinix Smart 8 Plus offers better value at PKR 26,999 with a value score of 4.1.

What is the price difference between Infinix Smart 8 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S26?

Infinix Smart 8 Plus costs PKR 26,999 while Samsung Galaxy S26 costs PKR 319,999. The price difference is PKR 293,000.

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Infinix Smart 8 Plus
Rs. 26,999
Samsung Galaxy S26
Rs. 319,999