Infinix Smart 8 vs Xiaomi Redmi A5
The Smart 8 wins on lighter build; the Redmi A5 leads on screen, chip speed and camera. We recommend the Redmi A5 over the Smart 8, and it costs ₦6k less.
Prices and specs side by side. Prices checked 12 Oct 2026.
Rows won
1 vs 7
out of 12 rows
Infinix
Smart 8
from ₦117k
₦12k above launch price
Xiaomi
Redmi A5
from ₦111k
₦9k lower than earlier this month
| Spec | Smart 8 | Redmi A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | ₦116,600 (2GB/64GB, new) | Stronger: ₦110,700 (3GB/64GB, new) |
| Screen | 6.6" IPS LCD, 720 x 1612, 90Hz | Stronger: 6.88" LCD, 1640 x 720, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 | Stronger: Unisoc T7250 |
| Main camera | 13MP | Stronger: 32MP |
| Front camera | 8MP | 8MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | Stronger: 5,200mAh |
| Charging | 10W wired | Stronger: 15W wired |
| Network | 4G | 4G |
| Software | Android 13, XOS 13 | Android 15 (Go edition) |
| Water / dust | Not rated | Not rated |
| Weight | Stronger: 184g | 193g |
| Released | November 2023 | Stronger: March 2025 |
● marks the stronger phone on that row. Chips are only compared when both phones are in the same class. The Redmi A5 is about ₦6k cheaper at today's lowest prices.
Smart 8
Choose the Smart 8 for its lighter body.
Redmi A5
Choose the Redmi A5 for its screen, faster chip and main camera.
Size compared
Front and side outlines drawn to scale from the official dimensions.