Infinix S5 lite vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Infinix S5 lite (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 22/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 lite doesn't; the Infinix S5 lite is noticeably lighter (178g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix S5 lite
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Infinix S5 lite better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 235g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix S5 lite vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 70 points higher (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (73/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix S5 lite | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); XOS 5.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.0×7.9 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Infinix S5 lite
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix S5 lite
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix S5 lite
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix S5 lite and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Infinix S5 lite by 96.4% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (82/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (100/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite (92/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 lite significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (73/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix S5 lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 lite by 70 points (92/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix S5 lite and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Infinix S5 lite has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix S5 lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix S5 lite or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix S5 lite 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.