Infinix Hot 20S vs Xiaomi 17
The Infinix Hot 20S (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 42/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 493,222); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 20S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 20S
Xiaomi 17
What makes Infinix Hot 20S better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Lighter: 191g vs 202g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 20S vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 45 points higher (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 20S | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 12 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.7×76.8×8.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 20S
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 20S
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 20S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 20S and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Infinix Hot 20S by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 20S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 20S or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 20S by 45 points (87/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 20S and the Xiaomi 17?
The Infinix Hot 20S has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 20S or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 20S or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 20S over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.