Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 56/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Civi 1S has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,467,470 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 221g).

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Performance 79
Display 85
Camera 83
Battery 41
Portability 43
Value for money 54

Xiaomi Civi 1S

Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 48
Battery 40
Portability 90
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1467470 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 3012

  • Higher performance (79/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (83/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?

  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4441 mAh
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 221g

  • Better portability (90/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (90/100 vs 43/100).

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Apple A17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 1467470 820210
Geekbench Single 2900 1059
Geekbench Multi 7200 3012
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2796x1290 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4441 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 27W 55W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 154 —
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 17 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 221 g 166 g
Launch price $1199 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
83
camera

Xiaomi Civi 1S

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2796x1290
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Xiaomi Civi 1S

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • 4441 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery

Xiaomi Civi 1S

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Apple A17 Pro
72/100
1467470 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Civi 1S Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100 -78.9%
820210 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 78.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

$1199

Xiaomi Civi 1S

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (79/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (83/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (90/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on camera score (83/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on performance (79/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.