Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 56/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi Civi 1S
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 55W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 225g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 29 points higher (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (90/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3030376 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10200 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 269.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Civi 1S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (80/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (90/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 29 points (85/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 Ultra over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.