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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Xiaomi Civi 1S
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).
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
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 217.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Civi 1S
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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.