Infinix Hot 40 vs Xiaomi 17
The Infinix Hot 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 39/100 (a 48-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 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 40
Xiaomi 17
What makes Infinix Hot 40 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 196g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Infinix Hot 40 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13.5 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.6×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 40
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 40
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 40
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 40 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Infinix Hot 40 by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Infinix Hot 40 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 40 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40 by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 40 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Infinix Hot 40 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 40 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 40 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40 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.