Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB) vs Realme 8i (128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Civi 1S vs Realme 8i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.55"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
32mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
IPS
IPS
1080x2412
50
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)
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21 Common items in both devices |
120Hz |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
f/1.8 (aperture) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB) | Realme 8i (128GB/4GB) | |
Model | Civi 1S (256GB/12GB) | Realme 8i (128GB/4GB) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Civi 1S | Realme 8i RMX3151 (128GB+4GB RAM) |
Country or region available | China | (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Realme |
Release date | 4/21/2022 | 9/14/2021, Announced: 9/9/2021 |
Depth | 7 millimeters (0.28 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.5 x 158.34 millimeters (2.81 x 6.23 in) | 75.5 x 164.1 millimeters (2.97 x 6.46 in) |
Weight | 166 grams (5.81 ounces) | 194 grams (6.79 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB) | Realme 8i (128GB/4GB) | |
Display type | OLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.55" inches | 6.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~91.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2412 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 400 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 950nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ | 600nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB) | Realme 8i (128GB/4GB) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | MIUI 13 | Realme UI 2.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB) | Realme 8i (128GB/4GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) |
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: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz) | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 350000 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB) | Realme 8i (128GB/4GB) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2 | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB) | Realme 8i (128GB/4GB) | |
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 850/900/2100 |
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, 8) 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 850/900/2100 |
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, 8) 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 (256GB/12GB) | Realme 8i (128GB/4GB) | |
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 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth 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 | 26mm lens |
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 | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@30/60/120fps 720p@960fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB) | Realme 8i (128GB/4GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.1 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB) | Realme 8i (128GB/4GB) | |
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 | 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 | ||
Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB) | Realme 8i (128GB/4GB) | |
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 | 5.1 + 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, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB) | Realme 8i (128GB/4GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB) | Realme 8i (128GB/4GB) | |
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+ | 18W 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 (256GB/12GB) | Realme 8i (128GB/4GB) | |
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: Space Black, Space Purple • Screen film protector • Case protector |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB) | Realme 8i (128GB/4GB) | |
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 |