Infinix Hot 50i vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Infinix Hot 50i (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 37/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 358,608); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 50i doesn't; the Infinix Hot 50i is noticeably lighter (184g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 50i
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Infinix Hot 50i better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 235g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 50i vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (92/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 50i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 50i | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, XOS 14.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 50i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP 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 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 50i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 50i and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Infinix Hot 50i by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Hot 50i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (100/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 50i significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (68/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 50i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 50i by 55 points (92/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 50i and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Infinix Hot 50i has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 50i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 50i or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 50i 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.