Xiaomi Civi 1Svsvivo Y29 5G

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

Xiaomi
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Civi 1S
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325)
RAM:8GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Xiaomi Civi 1S offers impressive battery life, lasting a day with moderate usage and up to 24 hours in power-saving mode.
The Civi 1S display offers great visuals with improved quality and smoother scrolling due to higher refresh rates.
The Xiaomi Civi 1S's camera offers natural-looking selfies and impressive makeup technology with notable upgrades.
The Xiaomi Civi 1S boasts impressive performance with a significant boost in processing power from its predecessor.
vivo
vivo Y29 5G
Y29 5G
Processor:MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM:4GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Vivo Y29 5G has an average battery life despite its large 6,000mAh power capacity.
The Vivo Y29 5G's display is average, lacking color accuracy and vibrancy compared to similar priced offerings elsewhere.
The Vivo Y29 5G's camera is a major letdown with subpar performance and limited features overall.
The Vivo Y29 5G's underwhelming performance is the most significant disappointment with this device overall.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Tie
Xiaomi Civi 1S
2.40 GHz
vivo Y29 5G
2.40 GHz

RAM

Winner
Xiaomi Civi 1S
8GB
vivo Y29 5G
4GB

Storage

Tie
Xiaomi Civi 1S
128GB
vivo Y29 5G
128GB

Weight

Winner
Xiaomi Civi 1S
166g
vivo Y29 5G
198g
Rank
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Winner
#373
vivo Y29 5G
#638
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Xiaomi Civi 1S
#275
Winner
vivo Y29 5G
#607
Design
Xiaomi Civi 1S
#300
Winner
vivo Y29 5G
#736
Display
Xiaomi Civi 1S
#386
Winner
vivo Y29 5G
#615
Performance
Xiaomi Civi 1S
#393
Winner
vivo Y29 5G
#650
Battery
Xiaomi Civi 1S
#513
vivo Y29 5G
#408
Winner
Camera
Xiaomi Civi 1S
#253
Winner
vivo Y29 5G
#758
item_phones_categoryId
Xiaomi Civi 1S
#1
vivo Y29 5G
#–

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Xiaomi Xiaomi Civi 1S
vivo vivo Y29 5G
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325)
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
CPU
1×Cortex, A78 2.4GHz + 3×Cortex, A78 2.2GHz+ 4xCortex, A55 1.9 GHz
2x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex, A76 +6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex, A55
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
6
6
Frequency
2.40
2.40
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Adreno 642L
Arm Mali-G57 MC2
RAM
8
4
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
128
128
Type
UFS Storage 2.2
eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD slot
No
N/A
Fingerprint security
Yes, in screen
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
N/A
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
RGB sensor
Yes
N/A
Ultrasonic proximity virtual sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers
Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers
Antutu Score
589700
420000
Antutu Version
Antutu v10
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 77% of devices
Overall performance better than 71% of devices
Cooling system
Yes
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Xiaomi Civi 1S

Strengths

The Native Beauty Portrait 2.0 feature produces natural-looking photos with more details and less softening.
The CyberFocus human eye-tracking system (although it loses tracking easily when turning your head) is an impressive upgrade.
The 4D Light Chasing Beauty Technology makes subjects look like they have makeup, even if they don't wear any.
The camera produces high-quality photos, making the original Civi's photos feel too white and soft by comparison.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus processor provides a significant hardware update over the original Civi.
The phone offers a more natural beauty effect in selfie photos, with more details visible on the skin.
The ability to take separate beauty photos of girls and boys is a useful feature (although it's not particularly impressive).

Weaknesses

The phone lacks a power adapter, relying on a 3.5mm headphone jack to type-c port adapter instead.
The CyberFocus eye-tracking system can lose tracking easily when turning your head.
The phone's camera is the same as the original Civi's, making it unclear if the upgrades are due to software or hardware changes.
The phone's ability to differentiate between boys and girls for beauty photos is not particularly impressive.

vivo Y29 5G

Strengths

The phone has a 6.68 inch IPS LCD display with HD Plus resolution, which is good for normal usage and outdoor visibility.
It has a 120Hz refresh rate, which provides smoothness in user experience.
The device comes with a dual speaker setup, making it suitable for entertainment purposes.
The phone has a fast charging speed of 44W, which is convenient for users who need to quickly top up their battery.

Weaknesses

The processor is not powerful enough (Qualcomm Snapdragon 632), leading to lagging performance in UI and heavy tasks.
The camera quality is disappointing, with a 50MP sensor on the back that produces average photos.
The phone does not support HDR or 4K content playback, which may be a drawback for some users.
The device has outdated features such as Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, and no NFC, which are important considerations in today's smartphones.
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Xiaomi Civi 1S

The Xiaomi Civi 1S is an incremental upgrade to the original model, with the "S" denoting a subscription to new features rather than a significant hardware overhaul. The phone retains its predecessor's design and camera capabilities, with one notable exception - the addition of a 3.5mm headphone jack to type-c port adapter. The Civi 1S boasts improved selfie capabilities, thanks to its Native Beauty Portrait 2.0 feature. This uses Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) technology to create more natural and detailed photos. I found the results to be impressive, with better skin texture and fewer softening artifacts compared to the original model. Another touted upgrade is the CyberFocus human eye-tracking system, which seemed to falter when tested in various scenarios. However, the 4D Light Chasing Beauty Technology for makeup was a highlight, delivering natural and detailed results without the need for actual makeup. The phone's camera hardware remains unchanged from its predecessor, but the Civi 1S is powered by a more recent Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus processor. This resulted in improved performance, as demonstrated by the Antutu benchmark test. While not a revolutionary update, the Xiaomi Civi 1S does offer some tangible improvements to its camera capabilities. Whether these upgrades are sufficient to justify an upgrade from the original model remains to be seen. Overall, the Civi 1S is a solid choice for those seeking a reliable and feature-rich smartphone with enhanced camera capabilities.

vivo Y29 5G

I recently got my hands on the Vivo Y29 5G, a smartphone that promises a lot but delivers little. With a starting price of around Rs 15,000, I expected more from this device. The phone's design is decent, with a diamond-black finish and a sleek aluminum frame, but things take a turn for the worse when it comes to performance. The processor feels slow, even for basic tasks like browsing and social media, and the camera is underwhelming, producing average photos that don't impress.

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