Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 29/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 193,858); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Plus doesn't; the Infinix Smart 8 Plus is noticeably lighter (204g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 59 points (88/100 vs 29/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

Performance 11
Display 44
Camera —
Battery 51
Portability 46
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Infinix Smart 8 Plus better?

  • Lighter: 204g vs 219g

  • Overall rating 29/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 193858
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (88/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Infinix Smart 8 Plus are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Infinix Smart 8 Plus Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 193858 3998145
Geekbench Single 189 3639
Geekbench Multi 781 11047
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1200x2608
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 159
Main camera — 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 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.7×75.7×9.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 204 g 219 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
—
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Infinix Smart 8 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Smart 8 Plus MediaTek Helio G36
29/100
193858 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +95.2%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 95.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Smart 8 Plus

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (98/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (81/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus (89/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Infinix Smart 8 Plus are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Plus by 59 points (88/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 8 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Infinix Smart 8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 8 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

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.