Infinix Hot 20 Play vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Infinix Hot 20 Play (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, 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 25/100 (a 63-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 215,798); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 20 Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 20 Play
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Infinix Hot 20 Play better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 219g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 20 Play vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 63 points higher (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 14/100). 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 20 Play (97/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 20 Play and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 20 Play | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 20 Play
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 20 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 20 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 20 Play and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Infinix Hot 20 Play by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 20 Play
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (97/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 20 Play and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 20 Play or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play by 63 points (88/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 20 Play and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Infinix Hot 20 Play has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 20 Play 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 20 Play or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 20 Play 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.