Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi 14 Civi
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi 14 Civi comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 14 Civi has better resolution of 2750 x 1236 than Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi 14 Civi |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.55 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 85999 | Rs. 26999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 85999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 12, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi 14 Civi is Rs. 26999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 14 Civi has screen size of 6.55 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. There is Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 446 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.4% than Samsung's phone ~ 88.3%. Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 14 Civi has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 14 Civi's 50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 14 Civi will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP + 32 MP Dual Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 10 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi 14 Civi |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S21+ 5G | 14 CIVI |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 14, 2021 | June 12, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, 67W Power Adapter, USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Warranty Card, User Guide, Clear Soft Case, Screen Protector Pre-Applied on the Phone | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.6 x 161.5 x 7.8 mm | 72.77 x 157.2 x 7.45 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 179.3 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Cruise Blue, Matcha Green, Shadow Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color Floating Quad-Curvev AMOLED (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.55 inches, 1236 x 2750 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 446 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.3% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, 3000 nits Peak Brightness, Plays Dolby Vision Content, Cinematic Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6, WiFi 5, WiFi 4 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS (1), BDS (3), GALILEO (2), QZSS (2), NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg, Head: 0.926 W/kg, Body: 0.812 W/kg, Xiaomi IceLoop Cooling System, Hydro Touch, Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, T1 Signal Enhancement Chip, AI Magic Erase, AI Expansion, AI Portraits, LPDDR5X 8533Mbps RAM | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.63 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | LEICA VARIO-SUMMILUX 1:1.63/15-50 ASPH | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Leica lenses, Xiaomi ProFocus, Night Mode (Wide/Ultra Wide/Telephoto), HDR, 50MP Mode (1X/2X), AI Watermark, Panorama, Documents, Long Exposure, Pro Mode, RAW Capture, Pocket Mirror, Digital Zoom Upto 20X |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP14 | Adreno 735 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4700 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes |