Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS) vs Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A03 Core vs Xiaomi Civi phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/13/2021 5:03 PM, updated: 12/18/2022 9:46 AM

Compare Xiaomi Civi X Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

30Points Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A03 Core X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	vs	30 Advantages Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)68% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (23GB available)	vs	+256GB (229GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
211 grams (7.39 ounces)	vs	+166 grams (5.81 ounces)27% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)30% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
270 PPI	vs	+402 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.5"	vs	+6.55"1% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP8 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 32MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
7.75W	vs	+55W6 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

16 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Android 11

Capacitive

+9 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Civi (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A03 Core SM-A032M/Dual-SIM	小米CIVI 5G 2109119BC (256GB + 12GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	China
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	12/6/2021, Announced: 11/15/2021	9/30/2021, Announced: 9/27/2021
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.2 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	71.5 x 158.3 millimeters (2.81 x 6.23 in)
Weight	211 grams (7.39 ounces)	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	OLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	Dolby Vision/HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Android Go edition	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (229GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	55W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue	• Colors: Black, Blue, Pink • MIUI 12.5 • Silicon case included • Stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dolby Atmos
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A03 Core (SM-A032M/DS)	Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered