Xiaomi 14 Civi vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4700mAh, 67W | 4800mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
| Display | 6.55", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4700mAh, 67W | 4800mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Main Camera | Battery, Software, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Main Camera | Battery, Software, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Cruise Blue, Matcha Green, Shadow Black, Aqua Blue, Panda White, Hot Pink | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | June 12, 2024 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | June 20, 2024 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹42,999 | ₹81,999 | ||
| Colors | Cruise Blue, Matcha Green, Shadow Black, Aqua Blue, Panda White, Hot Pink | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | ||
| Launch | June 12, 2024 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | June 20, 2024 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹42,999 | ₹81,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 14 Civi
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1236 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2750 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 446 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1236 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2750 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 446 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 1300 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Weight | 181 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 181 grams | 200 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 14 Civi
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 14 Civi
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Leica Branded Lenses, Panorama | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Leica Branded Lenses, Panorama | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| AI Features | AI Camera | Circle to Search | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera | Circle to Search | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 4 year(s) |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 14 Civi
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 10 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Time Lapse | Face unlock, HdR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Time Lapse | Face unlock, HdR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 67 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 67 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Xiaomi 14 Civi
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, 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 | 5.4 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | AGNSS, Beidou (B11 + B1C), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | AGNSS, Beidou (B11 + B1C), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
