Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023) vs Xiaomi 14 Civi
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.55", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 4700mAh, 67W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software and Design | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Cruise Blue, Matcha Green, Shadow Black, Aqua Blue, Panda White, Hot Pink | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | June 12, 2024 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | June 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹42,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 14 Civi
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.55 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1236 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2750 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 446 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Weight | 177 grams | 181 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 14 Civi
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 735 |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 14 Civi
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Leica Branded Lenses, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | gyro-EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle To Search | AI Camera |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 14 Civi
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Time Lapse | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 14 Civi
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 67 W |
Memory
Winner:Xiaomi 14 Civi
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Xiaomi 14 Civi
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | AGNSS, Beidou (B11 + B1C), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
