Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Civi 3

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Civi 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,240,821); the Xiaomi Civi 3 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 235g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 92
Portability 33
Value for money 96

Xiaomi Civi 3

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

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1240821
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1239
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3962
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Xiaomi Civi 3 better?

  • Lighter: 174g vs 235g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 33/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Civi 3, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 3 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (79/100 vs 33/100).

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: 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.
Xiaomi Civi 3: The Xiaomi Civi 3 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Xiaomi Civi 3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 MediaTek Dimensity 8200
AnTuTu 5001234 1240821
Geekbench Single 4327 1239
Geekbench Multi 12873 3962
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1208x2624 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 17 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm 158.7×71.7×7.6 mm
Weight 235 g 174 g
Launch price $986 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Xiaomi Civi 3

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

Display comparison

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2624
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Xiaomi Civi 3

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

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Xiaomi Civi 3

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

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Civi 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
92/100
5001234 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Civi 3 MediaTek Dimensity 8200
57/100 -303.1%
1240821 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Civi 3 by 303.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

Xiaomi Civi 3

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (100/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 3 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (100/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (92/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (79/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Civi 3 — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 3?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Civi 3?

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. The Xiaomi Civi 3 is a better fit for active users.