Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Max

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 43
Value for money 72

Xiaomi Civi 1S

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

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 221g

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better portability (90/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (90/100 vs 43/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 3073131 820210
Geekbench Single 2833 1059
Geekbench Multi 9119 3012
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1440x3168 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 90W 55W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP53
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 221 g 166 g
Launch price $500 —

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Xiaomi Civi 1S

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

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Xiaomi Civi 1S

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

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Max

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
80
battery

Xiaomi Civi 1S

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

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
75/100
3073131 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Civi 1S Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100 -274.7%
820210 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 274.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Max

$500

Xiaomi Civi 1S

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (91/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (80/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (90/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Xiaomi Civi 1S leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.