Samsung Galaxy A04 vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads — 35/100 vs 19/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Civi 1S has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 192g).

The Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 32
Design 92
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 192g

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A04 vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Xiaomi Civi 1S scores 16 points higher (35/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (100/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A04: The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Civi 1S: The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A04 Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.5" PLS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 950 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 192 g 166 g
Price $135
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A04
$135
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (46/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (92/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Samsung Galaxy A04 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Xiaomi Civi 1S leads on camera score (46/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A04 over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.