Infinix Smart 20 vs Redmi Note 17
The Infinix Smart 20 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $149 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 51/100 vs 33/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 17 is faster in AnTuTu (600,942 vs 358,383).
Infinix Smart 20
Redmi Note 17
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $185
- Better portability (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 600942 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 930 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2210 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Infinix Smart 20 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Redmi Note 17 scores 18 points higher (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (75/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Infinix Smart 20 — 42/100, Redmi Note 17 — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (68/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Infinix Smart 20 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 600942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 2210 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1576x720 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×78.8×7.7 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | $185 |
Infinix Smart 20
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Smart 20
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1576x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Smart 20
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Infinix Smart 20 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 17 leads Infinix Smart 20 by 40.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $36. Infinix Smart 20 was $36 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (47/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (78/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (75/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (68/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 is noticeably better than the Infinix Smart 20 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 20 and the Redmi Note 17?
The Infinix Smart 20 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 leads on performance (47/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 20 over the Redmi Note 17?
The Infinix Smart 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.