Infinix Smart 20 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Infinix Smart 20 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $149 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 33/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 358,383).
Infinix Smart 20
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $799
- Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Infinix Smart 20 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 55 points higher (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Infinix Smart 20 — 42/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Infinix Smart 20 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1576x720 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×78.8×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | $799 |
Infinix Smart 20
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Infinix Smart 20
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1576x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Smart 20
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Infinix Smart 20 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Infinix Smart 20 by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $650. Infinix Smart 20 was $650 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (68/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 by 55 points (88/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 20 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Infinix Smart 20 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 20 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Infinix Smart 20 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.