Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Civi 1S vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/20/2022 10:29 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:30 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 5G X Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB) Compare Xiaomi Civi 1S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
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!

14 Advantages Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)20% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+6.55"1% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+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.	vs	25W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
402 PPI	vs	+405 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP16% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/1.97" inches	vs	+1/1.72" inches15% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 12	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

256GB (218GB available) / 256GB (220GB available)

120Hz

1080x2400 pixels

Only digital zoom

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

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Civi 1S	Galaxy A52 5G SM-A5260 Dual-SIM (256GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available	China	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	4/21/2022	3/19/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 158.34 millimeters (2.81 x 6.23 in)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.55" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~91.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (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	405 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	950nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+	800nits[peak] Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	MIUI 13	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
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 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 334981 (v8), 386474 (v9) Geekbench: 1820 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 2.2	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 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	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 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78, 79)
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, SA/NSA, Sub6
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 Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 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, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 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	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound with dual speakers
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 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	55W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4+	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
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: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Civi 1S (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.03W/kg (head), 1.42W/kg (body)