Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has made its way to the Indian market after making its debut in the international market. It packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC and comes with a Rs 54,999 price tag. The recently launched Xiaomi 14 Civi also has the same chipset but starts at Rs 42,999 in India.
In this article, we’ll compare each aspect of the Xiaomi 14 Civi with the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra to find out which device offers more value for the asking price.
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Xiaomi 14 Civi vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: specs at a glance
SPECS | XIAOMI 14 CIVI | MOTOROLA EDGE 50 PRO |
Display | 6.55-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits, 460ppi, 1236×2750 resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.7-inch 1.5K pOLED, 144Hz refresh rate, 2500 nits, 446ppi, 1220×2712 resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Dimensions | 157.2 x 72.8 x 7.5 mm | 161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6 mm |
Weight | 177.6/179.4g | 197g |
Software | Android 14-based HyperOS | Android 14-based Hello UI |
Rear camera | 50MP primary OIS, 50MP telephoto, 12MP ultrawide | 50MP primary OIS, 64MP telephoto, 50MP ultrawide |
Selfie camera | 32MP wide, 32MP ultrawide | 50MP snapper |
Video | 4K at 60fps | 4K at 60fps |
SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
Battery & charging | 4,700mAh battery, 67W charging | 4,500mAh battery, 125W wired, 50W wireless charging |
Storage | Up to 12GB RAM, 512GB storage | 12GB RAM, 512GB storage |
Colours | Cruise Blue, Matcha Green, Shadow Black | Peach Fuzz, Nordic Wood, Forest Grey |
Xiaomi 14 Civi vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: price in India
XIAOMI 14 CIVI | MOTOROLA EDGE 50 ULTRA |
Rs 42,999 for 8GB RAM and 256GB storage | – |
Rs 47,999 for 12GB RAM and 512GB storage | Rs 54,999 for 12GB RAM and 512GB storage |
Xiaomi 14 Civi vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: design
The Xiaomi 14 Civi features a triple camera setup with LEICA branding in a spherical housing located in the top-left corner of the back. The front features a quad-curved display with minimal bezels and a cutout for a dual camera setup at the top centre. It comes in three colours: Cruise Blue (dual-tone), Matcha Green (vegan leather), and Shadow Black (matte finish).
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra also has a triple camera setup housed on a square island in the top-left corner of the rear. At the front, it has a curved display with a punch hole cutout for the selfie snapper at the top centre. It comes in three shades: Peach Fuzz, Nordic Wood, and Forest Grey.
Xiaomi 14 Civi vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: display
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a slightly larger display than the Xiaomi 14 Civi. However, the Xiaomi 14 Civi has a higher peak brightness, making it more suitable for use in bright outdoor conditions.
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra offers a higher refresh rate than the Xiaomi 14 Civi. But, the Xiaomi 14 Civi uses LTPO AMOLED, which can dynamically adjust the refresh rate to save battery life.
Xiaomi 14 Civi vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: performance
Since both the Xiaomi 14 Civi and the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra feature identical key hardware specifications – the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage – and you can expect a similar performance in terms of speed, multitasking, and storage capacity. So, if the Xiaomi 14 Civi can handle heavy gaming well, you can expect a similar performance from the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra.
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Xiaomi 14 Civi vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: cameras
Both devices feature 50MP primary cameras with similar aperture and stabilisation, but the Xiaomi 14 Civi benefits from Leica lenses. Motorola’s 64MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom offers more capability than Xiaomi’s 50MP with 2x optical zoom. Moreover, Motorola’s 50MP ultrawide camera with autofocus, on paper, outperforms Xiaomi’s 12MP ultra-wide camera.
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra boasts a high-resolution 50MP front camera, but the Xiaomi 14 Civi offers a dual front camera setup with two 32MP sensors, one wide and one ultra-wide.
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra excels in telephoto and ultrawide capabilities, as well as front camera resolution, making it a strong choice. However, the Xiaomi 14 Civi offers a unique dual front camera setup and benefits from Leica lenses, offering versatile selfie options and remarkable image quality.
Xiaomi 14 Civi vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: battery and charging
The Xiaomi 14 Civi has a slightly larger battery capacity than the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra. However, the Edge 50 Ultra can charge much faster, reaching a full charge in a shorter time. Besides this, the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra also supports wireless charging, a feature not available with the Xiaomi 14 Civi.
Xiaomi 14 Civi vs Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: software
The Xiaomi 14 Civi runs Android 14-based HyperOS, and offers a solid software experience but comes with more pre-installed apps, some of which cannot be deleted, potentially resulting in a more cluttered interface.
The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra boots Android 14-based Hello U out of the box. It has few pre-installed apps and only includes necessary Motorola apps and the Google suite. It avoids third-party clutter, resulting in a clean user experience.
Both devices commit to three software updates and security patches for four years, ensuring that you receive continued support.
Verdict
While both phones will offer similar performance in all the tasks, you will have to pay a premium for the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra. However, you also get a faster charging speed, wireless charging support, smoother refresh rate, and better camera setup with the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra.
On the other hand, the Xiaomi 14 Civi offers an advanced panel, a bigger battery, and a better front camera setup at a more affordable price. The choice comes down to your preferences and the features you want on the phone.
