Poco X8 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco X8 Pro Max

Performance 91
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 66

Xiaomi Civi 1S

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

What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 218g

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (90/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (90/100 vs 46/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 2604459 820210
Geekbench Single 3293 1059
Geekbench Multi 10243 3012
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 218 g 166 g
Launch price $469 —

Camera comparison

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Xiaomi Civi 1S

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

Display comparison

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Xiaomi Civi 1S

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

Battery and charging

Poco X8 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery

Xiaomi Civi 1S

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

Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2604459 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Civi 1S Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
56/100 -217.5%
820210 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 217.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco X8 Pro Max

$469

Xiaomi Civi 1S

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (91/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (77/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (90/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Xiaomi Civi 1S leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.