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Infinix Smart 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26

The Infinix Smart 8 is a budget phone at Rs. 22,000, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a flagship device at Rs. 319,999 — a price difference of Rs. 297,999.

  • 5G vs 4G connectivity
  • 5,000mAh vs 4,300mAh battery
  • 120Hz vs 60Hz display
  • 12GB vs 3GB RAM
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Infinix Smart 8

Infinix Smart 8

3GB / 64GB
Rs. 22,000
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 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
  • 💰Choose Infinix Smart 8 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
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance
38.8
88.7
Camera
50.0
78.0
Battery
86.0
66.0
Gaming
38.6
86.9
Overall
53.6
83.0
Value for Money
Best Value ★

Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.

PerformanceSamsung Galaxy S26
Infinix Smart 8
38.8
Samsung Galaxy S26
88.7
CameraSamsung Galaxy S26
Infinix Smart 8
50.0
Samsung Galaxy S26
78.0
BatteryInfinix Smart 8
Infinix Smart 8
86.0
Samsung Galaxy S26
66.0
GamingSamsung Galaxy S26
Infinix Smart 8
38.6
Samsung Galaxy S26
86.9
OverallSamsung Galaxy S26
Infinix Smart 8
53.6
Samsung Galaxy S26
83.0
Value for MoneyInfinix Smart 8
Infinix Smart 8
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
Infinix Smart 8
86.0/100
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
Infinix Smart 8
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
🔋 Battery
🏆 Infinix Smart 8
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
💰 Value
🏆 Infinix Smart 8
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.60"
6.30"
Display Type
IPS LCD
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1612x720
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Unisoc Tiger T606
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Xclipse 960
RAM
3 GB
12 GB
Storage
64 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
13MP Main + AI 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
5MP Wide
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
4300 mAh
Charging
10W 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 5
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.0
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✗ No
✓ Yes
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.7 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm
149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
Weight
192g
167g
Build Material
Plastic
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Shiny Gold, Timber Black, Crystal Green
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 13 Go, 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 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Infinix Smart 8 offers better value for money.

Pros & Cons Comparison

Infinix Smart 8

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 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 or Samsung Galaxy S26?

Samsung Galaxy S26 wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 50.0/100.

Which has better battery life?

Infinix Smart 8 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.

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 offers better value at PKR 22,000 with a value score of 4.1.

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

Infinix Smart 8 costs PKR 22,000 while Samsung Galaxy S26 costs PKR 319,999. The price difference is PKR 297,999.

Infinix Smart 8
Rs. 22,000
Samsung Galaxy S26
Rs. 319,999