Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4823 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 233g).

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 53
Portability 30
Value for money 60

Xiaomi Civi 1S

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

What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 4823 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?

  • Faster charging: 55W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 233g

  • Better portability (90/100 vs 30/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (90/100 vs 30/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 2538751 820210
Geekbench Single 3933 1059
Geekbench Multi 10223 3012
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2868x1320 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4823 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 40W 55W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 26 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 233 g 166 g
Launch price $1199 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
71
camera

Xiaomi Civi 1S

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

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • 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 17 Pro Max

  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
53
battery

Xiaomi Civi 1S

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

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple A19 Pro
75/100
2538751 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Civi 1S Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100 -209.5%
820210 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 209.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

$1199

Xiaomi Civi 1S

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (92/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (71/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (90/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.