Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 44/100 vs 35/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 185g).

The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the Xiaomi Civi 1S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Performance 19
Display 100
Camera 56
Battery 39
Design 68
Value for money 41
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 32
Design 92
Value for money 55
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 166g vs 185g

  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 IV vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 9 points higher (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Sony Xperia 1 IV: The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Civi 1S: The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Sony Xperia 1 IV Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 1320406
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.5" OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1644x3840 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W 55W
DXOMark (camera) 118
Main camera 12 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP53
Dimensions 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 185 g 166 g
Price $1000
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Sony Xperia 1 IV
$1000
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (19/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 IV (92/100 vs 68/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the Xiaomi Civi 1S by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 IV or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 IV over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.