Infinix S5 lite vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Infinix S5 lite (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 22/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 lite doesn't; the Infinix S5 lite is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix S5 lite
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Infinix S5 lite better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 219g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix S5 lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 66 points higher (88/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (81/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (90/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (73/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix S5 lite | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); XOS 5.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.0×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Infinix S5 lite
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Infinix S5 lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix S5 lite
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix S5 lite and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Infinix S5 lite by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix S5 lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (81/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (90/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (73/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix S5 lite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite by 66 points (88/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix S5 lite and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Infinix S5 lite has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix S5 lite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix S5 lite or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix S5 lite over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.