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 — 63/100 vs 35/100 (a 28-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 Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 221g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 28 points (63/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 73
Design 23
Value for money 75
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 32
Design 92
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 221g

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 23/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 28 points higher (63/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (92/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (75/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Civi 1S: The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
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
Price $500
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
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 (68/100 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 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (73/100 vs 32/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (92/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (75/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 28 points (63/100 vs 35/100).

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 63/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.

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

The Xiaomi Civi 1S leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.