Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi Civi 3

The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-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 1,240,821); the Xiaomi Civi 3 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

Xiaomi Civi 3

Performance 64
Display 80
Camera 40
Battery 42
Portability 79
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1240821
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1239
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3962
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Xiaomi Civi 3 better?

  • Lighter: 174g vs 219g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the Xiaomi Civi 3, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi Civi 3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (79/100 vs 40/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Civi 3: The Xiaomi Civi 3 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 17 Max Xiaomi Civi 3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8200
AnTuTu 3654776 1240821
Geekbench Single 3639 1239
Geekbench Multi 11047 3962
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 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions — 158.7×71.7×7.6 mm
Weight 219 g 174 g
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Xiaomi Civi 3

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Xiaomi Civi 3

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

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

Xiaomi Civi 3

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi Civi 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
3654776 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Civi 3 MediaTek Dimensity 8200
57/100 -194.5%
1240821 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Xiaomi Civi 3 by 194.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

Xiaomi Civi 3

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (97/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi Civi 3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (90/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (90/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (79/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Civi 3 — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Civi 3 is a better fit for active users.