Infinix Hot 10i vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Infinix Hot 10i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 28/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 317,084); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 10i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 10i
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Infinix Hot 10i better?
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 10i vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 60 points higher (88/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 10i (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 10i (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 10i (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 10i (90/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 10i | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, XOS 7.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 10i
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 10i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 10i
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 10i and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Infinix Hot 10i by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 10i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 10i (97/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 10i (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 10i (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 10i (90/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 10i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 10i by 60 points (88/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 10i and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Infinix Hot 10i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 10i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 10i or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 10i over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.