Infinix Smart 20 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Infinix Smart 20 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $149 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 33/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 358,383).
Infinix Smart 20
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $999
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Infinix Smart 20 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Infinix Smart 20 — 42/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Infinix Smart 20 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1576x720 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×78.8×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | $999 |
Infinix Smart 20
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Smart 20
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1576x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Infinix Smart 20
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Infinix Smart 20 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Infinix Smart 20 by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $850. Infinix Smart 20 was $850 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (91/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (89/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (68/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 by 57 points (90/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 20 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Infinix Smart 20 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 20 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Infinix Smart 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.