The dual-SIM (Nano) Infinix Smart 8 HD runs on Android 13 (Go edition) based XOS 13 and features a 6.6-inch HD+ (720×1,612 pixels) display with 90Hz refresh rate. The screen has a hole punch cutout at the top and the screen is rated to deliver up to 500 nits of peak brightness. Infinix has included a software feature called the Magic Ring on the new handset.

This pill-shaped animation around the notch will display charging animations, background calls, low-battery reminders, and other notifications. As mentioned, the handset is powered by an octa-core Unisoc T606 SoC, coupled with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The memory can be expanded up to 6GB with the unused storage. The onboard storage is expandable via a microSD card (up to 2TB).

The Infinix Smart 8 HD has a dual rear camera setup comprising a 13-megapixel primary sensor and an AI lens alongside a ring flash. For selfies and video chat, it has an 8-megapixel front camera with flash.

Connectivity options on the Infinix Smart 8 HD include a USB Type-C port, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. The handset comes with a fingerprint sensor for biometric unlocking and also supports face unlock feature.