Infinix Hot 50i vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Infinix Hot 50i (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 37/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 358,608); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 50i doesn't; the Infinix Hot 50i is noticeably lighter (184g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 50i
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Infinix Hot 50i better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 224g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 50i vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 50 points higher (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 50i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 50i | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, XOS 14.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×77.1×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 50i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 50i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 50i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 50i and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Infinix Hot 50i by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 50i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 50i notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 50i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i by 50 points (87/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 50i and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Infinix Hot 50i has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 50i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 50i or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 50i over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.