Infinix Hot 30 Play vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Infinix Hot 30 Play (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 27/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 215,798).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 30 Play
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Infinix Hot 30 Play better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 30 Play vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (88/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 30 Play and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 30 Play | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | XOS 12.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×77.5×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 30 Play
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 30 Play and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Infinix Hot 30 Play by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 30 Play
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (98/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play (89/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 30 Play and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 30 Play by 61 points (88/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 30 Play and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Infinix Hot 30 Play has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 30 Play or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 30 Play over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.