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 — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-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 859,516); the Xiaomi Civi 2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

Xiaomi Civi 2

Performance 55
Display 80
Camera 45
Battery 42
Portability 84
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 859516
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1044
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2785
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Xiaomi Civi 2 better?

  • Lighter: 171g vs 219g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Civi 2, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 2 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (84/100 vs 48/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Xiaomi Civi 2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3998145 859516
Geekbench Single 3639 1044
Geekbench Multi 11047 2785
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 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 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
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Xiaomi Civi 2

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Front: 32MP
45
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Xiaomi Civi 2

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
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
89
battery

Xiaomi Civi 2

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
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
88/100
3998145 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Civi 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
55/100 -365.2%
859516 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Civi 2 by 365.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

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 (98/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 2 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (87/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (89/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (84/100 vs 48/100).

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 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).

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 88/100, the Xiaomi Civi 2 — 55/100.

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 45/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers.