Infinix S5 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Infinix S5 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 31/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 199,111); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 Pro doesn't; the Infinix S5 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix S5 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Infinix S5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 235g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix S5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). 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 Pro (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix S5 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Infinix S5 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix S5 Pro
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix S5 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix S5 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Infinix S5 Pro by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix S5 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (82/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (100/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro (92/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix S5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 Pro by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix S5 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Infinix S5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix S5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix S5 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Infinix S5 Pro 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.