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Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Civi vs Samsung Galaxy S4 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 mini X Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB) 30Points
6.55"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB) Compare Xiaomi Civi X
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(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!

Civi (256GB/12GB)} 30 Advantages Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB) vs Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)142%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+12GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+256GB (229GB available)45 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)28%
Thinner
vs8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2400 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+402 PPI57%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs256 PPI
+6.55"52%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)44%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP16 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh137%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1900 mAh
+55W5 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.
vs10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
166 grams (5.81 ounces)vs+107 grams (3.75 ounces)55%
Lighter
OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
ModelCivi (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Other model names小米CIVI 5G 2109119BC (256GB + 12GB RAM)Galaxy S4 mini GT-i9195L (4G LTE), Samsung Serrano
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date9/30/2021, Announced: 9/27/20217/1/2013, Announced: 5/31/2013
Depth7 millimeters (0.28 inches)8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)71.5 x 158.3 millimeters (2.81 x 6.23 in)61.3 x 124.6 millimeters (2.41 x 4.91 in)
Weight166 grams (5.81 ounces)107 grams (3.75 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Display typeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.55" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~91.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI256 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresDolby Vision/HDR10+Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB (28nm)
CPUOcta-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)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage256GB (229GB available)
UFS 2.2
8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh1900 mAh
Charger, watts55W Wired fast charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered12 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Pink
• MIUI 12.5
• Silicon case included
• Stereo speakers
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Dolby Atmos
• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Civi (256GB/12GB)Galaxy S4 mini LTE (GT-i9195 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.89W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.332W/kg (head), 0.323W/kg (body)
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