Infinix Hot 70 vs Redmi Note 17
The Infinix Hot 70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $150 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 50/100 vs 45/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi Note 17 is faster in AnTuTu (593,849 vs 575,630); the Infinix Hot 70 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 70
Redmi Note 17
What makes Infinix Hot 70 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $185
- Better portability (67/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 593849 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2328 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 70 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Redmi Note 17 scores 5 points higher (50/100 vs 45/100). Value score: Infinix Hot 70 — 64/100, Redmi Note 17 — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Infinix Hot 70 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 70 (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 70 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (67/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 70 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 575630 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×79.1×7.5 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 70
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 70 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 17 leads Infinix Hot 70 by 3.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Infinix Hot 70 was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 and the Infinix Hot 70 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 70 (78/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 70 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (67/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 70 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 edges out the Infinix Hot 70 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 70 and the Redmi Note 17?
The Infinix Hot 70 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 70 over the Redmi Note 17?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Infinix Hot 70 (67/100 vs 41/100).