Infinix Smart 20 vs Xiaomi 17

The Infinix Smart 20 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $149 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 33/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 358,383).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 by 54 points (87/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 20
Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 48
Portability 68
Value for money 42
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Infinix Smart 20 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $709

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 20 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 54 points higher (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Infinix Smart 20 — 42/100, Xiaomi 17 — 86/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).

Infinix Smart 20: The Infinix Smart 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix Smart 20 Xiaomi 17
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 358383 3274157
Geekbench Single 432 3566
Geekbench Multi 1416 10162
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1576x720 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
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 256GB / 512GB
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 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 191 g
Launch price $149 $709
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 20
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 20
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1576x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 20
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Smart 20 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Smart 20 MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate
33/100
358383 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +89.1%
3274157 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Infinix Smart 20 by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix Smart 20
$149
Xiaomi 17
$709

Launch price difference: $560. Infinix Smart 20 was $560 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (95/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (85/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (87/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Smart 20 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 by 54 points (87/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 20 and the Xiaomi 17?

The Infinix Smart 20 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Smart 20 over the Xiaomi 17?

The Infinix Smart 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.