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).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Civi 2
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 42
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • 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)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 2 better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict

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.

Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi Civi 2: The Xiaomi Civi 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Xiaomi Civi 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Civi 2
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Xiaomi Civi 2
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi Civi 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
3654776 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Civi 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
34/100 -334.9%
840330 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Xiaomi Civi 2 by 334.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Xiaomi Civi 2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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.

Frequently asked questions
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.