Infinix Smart 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 17

The Infinix Smart 8 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 28/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 193,858); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 8 Pro doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Pro by 59 points (87/100 vs 28/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Smart 8 Pro

Performance 11
Display 44
Camera —
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes Infinix Smart 8 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 189g vs 191g

  • Overall rating 28/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 193858
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 8 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 59 points higher (87/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Pro (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Pro (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Infinix Smart 8 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).

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 8 Pro Xiaomi 17
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 193858 3404616
Geekbench Single 189 3566
Geekbench Multi 781 10162
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 2656x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera — 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 (Go edition), XOS 13 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 189 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

Infinix Smart 8 Pro

  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
—
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Smart 8 Pro

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

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Smart 8 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
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 8 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix Smart 8 Pro MediaTek Helio G36
28/100
193858 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +94.3%
3404616 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Infinix Smart 8 Pro by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Smart 8 Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Pro (95/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Pro (85/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Infinix Smart 8 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 8 Pro by 59 points (87/100 vs 28/100).

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

The Infinix Smart 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Smart 8 Pro over the 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.