Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 56/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5567 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi Civi 1S
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5567 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 55W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 249g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (90/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 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 27 | 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 | 249 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 332.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Civi 1S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (71/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (67/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (90/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 24 points (80/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.