Infinix Hot 20 Play vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Infinix Hot 20 Play (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 215,798); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 20 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 20 Play is noticeably lighter (209g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 20 Play
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Infinix Hot 20 Play better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 235g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 20 Play vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 20 Play is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 20 Play | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 10.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×78.0×8.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 20 Play
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 20 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 20 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 20 Play and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Infinix Hot 20 Play by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 20 Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (100/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play (92/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 20 Play is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 20 Play or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20 Play by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 20 Play and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Infinix Hot 20 Play has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 20 Play or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 20 Play or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 20 Play over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.