Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi Civi 2
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi Civi 2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 219g).
Xiaomi 17 Max
Xiaomi Civi 2
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 35/100)
- Lighter: 171g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 26/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the Xiaomi Civi 2, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (88/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Civi 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 840330 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1039 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2885 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Civi 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 2
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Civi 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi Civi 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Xiaomi Civi 2 by 334.9% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Civi 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (88/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (90/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (83/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (86/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi Civi 2 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the Xiaomi Civi 2?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Civi 2 is a better fit for everyday use.