Recently, a Xiaomi phone with model number 24053PY09C was approved by China’s MIIT authority. Rumors are rife that this device could be the upcoming Xiaomi Civi 4. As it is known, Xiaomi’s Civi phones are confirmed for the Chinese market. A new development suggests that a rebranded version of the device may be heading to the Indian market with the Xiaomi 14 Lite moniker.

Alleged Xiaomi 14 Lite receives BIS certification

Alleged Xiaomi 14 BIS certified
Alleged Xiaomi 14 BIS certified

A new device bearing the model number 24053PY09I has appeared in the database of India’s BIS authority. The model number is similar to the CMIIT-certified 24053PY09C phone, which is believed to be the Civi 4. Therefore, it appears that a rebranded version of the Civi 4 may be planned for the Indian market.

To recall, a tweaked version of the Xiaomi Civi 2 was released on the global market with the Xiaomi 13 Lite moniker. Hence, there is a possibility that the Civi 4’s rebranded or tweaked version may be released in India with the Xiaomi 14 Lite branding.

To recall, Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G back in October 2021. However, it has launched a “Lite”-branded smartphone this year. However, successor models, such as the Xiaomi 12 Lite and Xiaomi 13 Lite, were released in other markets, but they were skipped for India. Finally, the brand could be bringing back a Lite-branded 14-series phone to the Indian market.

As far as specs are concerned, the Xiaomi Civi 4 will have a curved-edge OLED display with a 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a dual front-facing camera with LED flash. On the back, it is expected to feature a Lecia-engineered 50-megapixel main camera with OIS support. It will pack a 5,000mAh battery with 90W fast charging.

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