Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Xiaomi Civi 1S
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra (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 Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 35/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 3 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 225g).
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 55W
- Higher performance (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 166g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 18/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra scores 14 points higher (49/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | Xiaomi Civi 1S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1627862 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 55W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 3 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 166 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Civi 1S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (24/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 1S (70/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (92/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 1S — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on camera score (70/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 12S Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra leads on performance (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 12S Ultra over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?
The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.