Samsung Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB) vs Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A35 vs Xiaomi Civi 1S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/7/2024 10:18 AM, updated: 8/7/2024 10:18 AM

Compare Xiaomi Civi 1S X Samsung Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A35 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 1S (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!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB)	vs	13 Advantages Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+6.6"1% Larger screen	vs	6.55"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.96" inches1% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.97" inches
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 12
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.2 + A2DP/LE
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)	vs	+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+166 grams (5.81 ounces)26% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)17% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
390 PPI	vs	+402 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP18% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 13MP	vs	+(front) 32MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
25W	vs	+55W120% 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.

33 Common items in both devices

256GB (234GB available) / 256GB (218GB available)

UFS 2.2

HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10+

120Hz

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

BSI sensor

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB)	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)
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Model	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB)	Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A35 5G SM-A356E/Dual-SIM	Xiaomi Civi 1S
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	China
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/2024	4/21/2022
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 161.7 millimeters (3.07 x 6.37 in)	71.5 x 158.34 millimeters (2.81 x 6.23 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB)	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	390 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	950nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB)	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 14	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 13
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB)	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MP5 (950MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 521998 (v9), 602995 (v10) Geekbench: 2740 (v5), 2931 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB)	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (234GB available) UFS 2.2	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB)	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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	3000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	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	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB)	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.96" inches	1/1.97" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)	1080p@30/60/120fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB)	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB)	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	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 A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB)	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB)	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB)	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	55W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4+
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 A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB)	Xiaomi Civi 1S (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: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemon	• Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A35 (SM-A356E/DS 256GB)	Xiaomi Civi 1S (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