Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads — 61/100 vs 56/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,074,182 vs 820,210); the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Xiaomi Civi 1S
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1074182 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 1435 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3555 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
- Faster charging: 55W vs 25W
- Lighter: 166g vs 228g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra scores 5 points higher (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (90/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1074182 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1435 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3555 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 117 | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×75.6×8.9 mm | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and Xiaomi Civi 1S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads Xiaomi Civi 1S by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Civi 1S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (90/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi Civi 1S by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads on camera score (55/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leads on performance (63/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a better fit for active users.