Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 68/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,797,821); the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro is noticeably lighter (177g vs 235g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro by 24 points (92/100 vs 68/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro

Performance 75
Display 85
Camera 63
Battery 47
Portability 78
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1797821
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5179
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 47/100)

What makes Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 177g vs 235g

  • Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 33/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (78/100 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 4 Pro: The Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 5001234 1797821
Geekbench Single 4327 1923
Geekbench Multi 12873 5179
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1208x2624 1236x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 17 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm 157.2×72.8×7.5 mm
Weight 235 g 177 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 4 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1236x2750
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

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

Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
92/100
5001234 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
68/100 -178.2%
1797821 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro by 178.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

$986

Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro (100/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro (92/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (78/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro by 24 points (92/100 vs 68/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro?

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 4 Pro is a better fit for active users.