Xiaomi Civi 1S (128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Civi 1S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.55"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Civi 1S (128GB)
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18 Advantages 
8 Advantages | 31 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (101GB available) |
| UFS 2.2 |
| OLED / AMOLED |
| 120Hz |
| 1080x2400 pixels |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| +24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Civi 1S (128GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
| Model | Civi 1S (128GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G |
| Other model names | Xiaomi Civi 1S | Redmi Note 12 4G 23021RAAEG |
| Country or region available |  China |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 4/21/2022 | 3/30/2023, Announced: 3/23/2023 |
| Depth | 7 millimeters (0.28 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 71.5 x 158.34 millimeters (2.81 x 6.23 in) | 75.96 x 165.66 millimeters (2.99 x 6.52 in) |
| Weight | 166 grams (5.81 ounces) | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
| Xiaomi Civi 1S (128GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
| Display type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.55" inches | 6.67" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~91.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 395 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 950nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ | 450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Civi 1S (128GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| User Interface | MIUI 13 | MIUI 14 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi Civi 1S (128GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (SM6225-AD) (6nm) |
| CPU | 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) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 319262 (v9) Geekbench: 1797 (v5.1), 1341 (v6) GFXBench: 7.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi Civi 1S (128GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Civi 1S (128GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 400/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| 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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Xiaomi Civi 1S (128GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.97" inches | 1/2.76" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | 0.64µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera | 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 | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 1080p@30/60/120fps 720p@960fps | 1080p@30fps Samsung JN1 sensor |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Civi 1S (128GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi Civi 1S (128GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| 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 | ||
| Xiaomi Civi 1S (128GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
| 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 | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Supported | feature not registered |
| Infrared port | Supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Civi 1S (128GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Xiaomi Civi 1S (128GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 55W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4+ | 33W 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 | ||
| Xiaomi Civi 1S (128GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
| 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, Pink, Silver | • Colors: Onyx Gray, Mint Green, Ice Blue |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi Civi 1S (128GB) | Redmi Note 12 4G | |
| 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 |