Apple iPhone 17 vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 55/100 vs 35/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Civi 1S has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Civi 1S is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.0mm).

The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 20 points (55/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Performance 64
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 13
Design 78
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 32
Design 92
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3692 mAh
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 177g

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (32/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 20 points higher (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads (32/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (32/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi Civi 1S: The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 2450000
Geekbench Single 3608
Geekbench Multi 8810
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2622x1206 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3692 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 40W 55W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 26 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 177 g 166 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
43
camera
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
13
battery
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17
$799
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (64/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (32/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 20 points (55/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.

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

The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.