Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Civi 2

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) 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 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi Civi 2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
Xiaomi Civi 2
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 42
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 840330
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1039
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2885
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 2 better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Civi 2, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (82/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max Xiaomi Civi 2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3998145 840330
Geekbench Single 3640 1039
Geekbench Multi 11033 2885
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2400
Refresh rate 2160 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 20 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 219 g 171 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Xiaomi Civi 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Civi 2
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Xiaomi Civi 2
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

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

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
3998145 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Civi 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
34/100 -375.8%
840330 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Civi 2 by 375.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Xiaomi Civi 2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (92/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (87/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (82/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (86/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 2?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 2?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi Civi 2 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 2?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 2?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Civi 2?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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.