Xiaomi appears to be shifting gears in India once again. As per a report from SmartPrix, the company has reportedly decided to cancel the launch of the Xiaomi 15 Civi smartphone in India. This move comes amidst signs of a strategy shake-up, particularly around the brand’s push into the premium mid-range segment. While details are still emerging, the source claims the device was deep in development before plans were called off.
Xiaomi 15 Civi cancellation marks shift in focus

The Xiaomi 15 Civi was positioned to be a notable upgrade over its predecessor, the 14 Civi, which launched in India in June 2024. It was expected to be a rebranded version of China’s Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, featuring a 6.55-inch micro-curved display with a 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 3,200 nits. Powering the device was the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage.
On the imaging front, the phone was planned with Leica-backed triple rear cameras, including a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel telephoto. A 50-megapixel selfie camera was also in the mix, powered by a 6,000mAh battery with 67W wired fast charging.
The cancellation could indicate that Xiaomi is pulling back from the Rs 35,000 to Rs 45,000 segment, likely influenced by underwhelming performance of the Xiaomi 14 Civi. That model is currently retailing at a reduced price, hinting at weaker-than-expected demand. With this move, Xiaomi might be redirecting focus towards its budget-friendly Redmi series instead of doubling down on mid-premium offerings.
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