Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi Civi 1S
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 235g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (90/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 509.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Civi 1S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (100/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (92/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (90/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.