Infinix Zero 5 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Infinix Zero 5 Pro (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P20, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 23/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4350); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Zero 5 Pro doesn't; the Infinix Zero 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro by 65 points (88/100 vs 23/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Zero 5 Pro

Performance 2
Display 53
Camera 18
Battery 44
Portability 61
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

What makes Infinix Zero 5 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 197g vs 219g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 186
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 798
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4350 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 53/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Zero 5 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 65 points higher (88/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro (90/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (61/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Max: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Infinix Zero 5 Pro Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio P20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 3654776
Geekbench Single 186 3639
Geekbench Multi 798 11047
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x1920 2608x1200
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4350 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 7.0 (Nougat) Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 166.4×82.4×8.0 mm —
Weight 197 g 219 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Infinix Zero 5 Pro

  • Main: 12MP f/2.0
  • Telephoto: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
18
camera

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Zero 5 Pro

  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: —
53
display

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Zero 5 Pro

  • 4350 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
44
battery

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Zero 5 Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro (97/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro (81/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro (90/100 vs 18/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro (90/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 5 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (61/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Zero 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Zero 5 Pro by 65 points (88/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Zero 5 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Infinix Zero 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Zero 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 18/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix Zero 5 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Zero 5 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

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.