Xiaomi 17 Pro vs Xiaomi Civi 3
Compare Xiaomi 17 Pro vs Xiaomi Civi 3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra, 5500mAh vs 4500mAh battery, $999 vs $699…
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
8categories won
Xiaomi
Civi 3
$699
3categories won
2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro claims the overall win over the Xiaomi Civi 3, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 17 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 17 Pro. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Civi 3 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
17 Pro wins on endurance with 5,500 mAh and 90W fast charging.
17 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
17 Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.2x dedicated optical zoom.
Civi 3 wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $999.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
17 Pro vs Civi 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 17 Pro | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.36" | 6.55" |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2670Winner | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppiWinner | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3200 nitsWinner | 1500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 17 Pro | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra |
| Process node | 3 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 3,060,000Winner | 920,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10420Winner | 3950 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | 17 Pro | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.2x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 17 Pro | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAhWinner | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 WWinner | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | 17 Pro | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 191 g | 174 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.6 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP53 |
| Build | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear | — |
Software and support
| Specification | 17 Pro | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | 13 (Upgradable to 14) |
| OS updates | 5 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 17 Pro | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $999 | $699Winner |
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
Xiaomi Civi 3
Xiaomi Civi 3 is crafted specifically for vloggers and fashion-forward creators, featuring dual 32MP front cameras with quadruple micro-LED soft lights, a 174g featherlight body, and flagship Sony IMX800 rear camera.
- Display
- 6.55"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14)