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 — 50/100 vs 33/100 (a 17-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 (593,849 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 20
Redmi Note 17
What makes Infinix Smart 20 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $185
- Better portability (68/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 593849 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2328 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 20 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Redmi Note 17 scores 17 points higher (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (48/100 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 (64/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Infinix Smart 20 — 40/100, 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 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (48/100 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 (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (68/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart 20 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 2328 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 20
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 20
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Smart 20 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Note 17 leads Infinix Smart 20 by 39.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $36. Infinix Smart 20 was $36 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (48/100 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 (64/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (68/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 17 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 — 50/100.
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 (48/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 20 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 Smart 20 (68/100 vs 41/100).