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Xiaomi Civi 2 Full Review: Designed only for users who love take selfies

Sern Wen — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:03:52 +0000

The phone I got in my hand is the Xiaomi Civi 2. Civi series is a new series specially designed by Xiaomi for female users. Theoretically, the second generation should be better than the first, but it seems that this is not the case.

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Design

Let’s start with the appearance, still light and thin body, although heavier than the previous generation, but you can hardly feel the difference between them. Of the four colors, I recommend this white the most, because the blue is too cheap, black is too ordinary, pink and last year’s one is similar, only the white is the most special.

Not only does it look wave-like, it is also bumpy to the touch. They say the inspiration comes from Hello Kitty, whatever, it’s quite comfortable to touch. The camera module design seems to have been seen somewhere, but it’s quite nice. Compared to the first gen, the biggest step back in the design of Civi 2 is the frame, from metal to plastic, which makes it look and feel cheaper than Civi 1.

Front Camera

Since it is a phone designed for females, it is certainly important to see how good it is at taking selfies. This time, Civi 2 not only keeps the 32MP autofocus front main camera of the first gen, but also has a 32MP ultra-wide angle front camera, this one without autofocus. They are also flanked by two Dual-tone LED flashes.

When you just need to take a selfie alone, then the front main camera performs just as well as its previous model, with autofocus allowing every detail of your face to show up perfectly in the photo. Civi 2 still retains two beauty effects, one that retains a certain amount of skin texture, and another that makes your skin extra smooth and white. The ultra-wide camera has not changed much except for the wide field of view, so we won’t repeat it again. The flash this time is a cold and warm flash, so you can choose to take a cold or warm selfie depending on your mood at that time.

Selfie

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The ultra-wide camera means you can shoot vlogs more easily with the front camera, and with this teleprompter feature, you can make great vlogs with the Civi 2 in most cases. this footage is what I recorded with the Civi 2, and I think it’s pretty good for recording life. You guys can check it out in the video.

But unfortunately, the front camera still does not support 4K resolution recording, nor does it support switching lenses during recording. The background bokeh algorithm is not particularly good, and the keying problem is particularly obvious. In the outdoors, when there is enough light always ensure that the face exposure is normal, which is great. But after all, the sensor size of the front camera is too small, once the light is not enough the image will be very noisy. So try to choose a bright place when recording video with the front camera.

Rear camera

The rear camera has been upgraded a lot, with the IMX 766 and the new 20MP ultra-wide camera already beating many phones in its price range. The main camera is our old friend, performing basically the same as the Xiaomi 12 and getting an excellent photos most of the time. With no OIS, your hand needs to be steady on the phone at night, or you’ll get a blurry photo.

Main cam

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The ultra-wide camera has not only gotten more pixels, but the new algorithm has made it very high contrast. I really like the sense of atmosphere, especially in the night scenes. It doesn’t look very bright like other phones. It makes night scenes look more like they were taken at night. There is no doubt that the Civi 2 is better than most other budget phones with ultra-wide cameras.

Ultra wide cam

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Benchmark & Gaming

So, if you are only concerned about the design and photo users, as you can see, it is worth buying. But if you also care about other parts, then it may have to let you down. Let’s talk about performance first. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, which uses Samsung’s 4nm process, has weak performance.

As with the previous generation, don’t expect much from its gaming performance, running PUBG smoothly is its limit. Genshin Impact’s test we only ran on the grass in Mondstadt, and even with just medium graphics, the processor couldn’t hold out anymore. The temperature is not too high, and the frame rate is not too high. Simply put, for the same price you can buy a phone with much better performance than it, think about whether you can accept its gaming performance before you buy it.

Display

The screen is also an average one, with a 120Hz FHD+ screen, which is about the same level for everyone at this price point. The most noteworthy is the Android version of the “Dynamic Island”. Although it is the first dual-punch-hole screen since the launch of the iPhone 14 series, I don’t think the Civi 2 is a copy of the iPhone 14 Pro. Because it was a very long process from design to production, Xiaomi didn’t design any interaction design or animation for this area. The flash on both sides also didn’t allow it to put the punch-hole on the side, so it’s probably just a coincidence.

Battery & Charging

The battery is 4500mAh like Civi 1, and the battery life is as shown in the picture, which is average. Charging power is increased to 67w, 10 minutes to charge 32%, half an hour to charge 83%, and 42 minutes to fully charge, this speed is still very satisfactory. However, one thing that is less satisfying that the speakers have changed from stereo dual speakers to single speaker. This is a huge step backward I think. (For speaker testing, please watch the video)

I have made a table where you can clearly see where the Civi 2 has improved and regressed. So whether it’s worth recommending this phone depends on whether you can accept its shortcomings. According to our colleague Carries comments, she loves this phone. Because it can make her selfies more pleasing to the eye. So what do you think, would you buy it?

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Xiaomi Civi 2 with Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 to Launch in China this Month – Report

Leo Wong De Quan — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:27:33 +0000

Last year September, we saw the launch of the CIVI series in China, Xiaomi’s latest sub-brand that caters to the youth and female market with its sophisticatedly designed premium smartphones that are attractive to the eyes and comfortable to hold in your palms.

Xiaomi CIVI 1S

And after the sales successes of both the CIVI 1 and CIVI 1S in the country, it is no doubt that Xiaomi is also planning to release the next-generation CIVI 2 this year to capture more market share as well. And today, great news has surfaced online reporting that Xiaomi may launch the Xiaomi CIVI 2 by the end of September this month with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC.

This report comes from the technology news site xiaomiui.net, as the outlet discovered that the Xiaomi CIVI 2 is codenamed as “Ziyi” in the MIUI internal software development environment, and the device is ready to receive an Android 12 based MIUI 13 build update this month.

Source: xiaomiui.net

This latest internal MIUI build is V13.0.1.0.SLLCNXM for the Xiaomi CIVI 2 as shown in the graphic above. The news of this latest discovery seems to indicate that Xiaomi is planning to launch the Xiaomi CIVI 2 by the end of September this month considering that the MIUI 13 build for the Xiaomi CIVI 2 is ready for a stable release once it is officially launched in the market.

As for other details of the Xiaomi CIVI 2, the outlet reports that the Xiaomi CIVI 2 will arrive with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, replacing the previous generation CIVI 1S’ Snapdragon 778G+ processor. The device could also sport a 6.55-inch Full HD AMOLED display with a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate, a solid triple camera setup, and Xiaomi’s 67W fast wired charging technology.

Another highlighting feature of the upcoming Xiaomi CIVI 2 could also be the upcoming MIUI VLOG Modes. Recently, xiaomiui.net also discovered that Xiaomi had added VLOG Modes in MIUI, but the feature is not yet released to the public. The new modes allow for better color reproduction and more customization filters for videos shot on Xiaomi phones with enhancements done on the software side.

As for the global release of the Xiaomi CIVI 2, reports indicate that the device will not be released outside of China and the device could instead be rebranded as the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G NE or Xiaomi 13 Lite in global markets launching at a later date. However, the outlet has also gathered intel that the Xiaomi CIVI 2 alongside its alternative rebranded monikers will be not released in the Indian market at all.

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Xiaomi CIVI 2, Redmi 11A 3C certified, likely to launch soon

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 02:48:15 +0000

In September 2021, Xiaomi unveiled the female-focused Xiaomi CIVI smartphone in China. In April this year, the company unveiled the Xiaomi CIVI 1S as an updated version of the original model. The only improvements that it offered were an enhanced chip and a new color variant. It was reported in May that the company is working on the Xiaomi CIVI 2. Now, the alleged CIVI 2 has appeared in the database of the 3C certification platform (via), which indicates that it may not take too long to go official. At the same time, the alleged Redmi 11A has been approved by the 3C authority.

In the below-shown screenshot, two Xiaomi devices with model numbers 2209129SC and 22095RA98C have bagged 3C certification. Both models carry support for 5G connectivity. The former has been spotted with a 67W fast charger, whereas the latter has appeared with a 10W charger.

XIaomi CIVI 2, Redmi 11A 3C certified

It is speculated that the 2209129SC Xiaomi device may break cover as the Xiaomi CIVI 2. On the other hand, the 22095RA98C device could be an entry-level phone, which may debut with the Redmi 11A moniker.

Rumors have revealed that the Xiaomi CIVI 2 will be equipped with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. To recall, last year’s CIVI featured the Snapdragon 778G, and the CIVI 1S is powered by the Snapdragon 778G+ chip.

The CIVI 2 will house a 120Hz OLED panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and Dolby Vision. It is likely to feature a curved AMOLED panel like the existing CIVI models. The OLED panel will come integrated with a fingerprint scanner. There is no information available on CIVI 2’s battery capacity and camera configurations. However, it is believed that the device will come equipped with an improved selfie and rear cameras.

As far as the Redmi 11A is concerned, the rumor mill is yet to reveal its specifications.

Xiaomi CIVI S will be an incremental upgrade over the Xiaomi CIVI

Pranav Sawant — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 08:40:38 +0000

A few days back, the tipster DigitalChatStation revealed the specs of the Xiaomi CIVI successor which was assumed to be the Xiaomi CIVI 2. Now, the tipster is back with more information, this time revealing that the successor will be branded as an “S” iteration, possibly called the Xiaomi CIVI S.

Xiaomi CIVI S Design, Codename, and Specifications

The tipster reveals that the next CIVI smartphone will be a small upgrade over the Xiaomi CIVI and may have “S” in its moniker. That being said, the next CIVI phone may be called the CIVI S, instead of the Xiaomi CIVI 2. The CIVI S carries the codename “K9E” and will be a thin and light smartphone with the selfie camera as its highlight.

Furthermore, the CIVI S is touted to have the same punch-hole curved display as the Xiaomi CIVI. The rear camera module will also be unchanged. The tipster reveals that it will bring Sparkling White and Pink color variants.

Apart from this, the smartphone’s specs were leaked previously. The device will come with an FHD+ OLED panel. It will have a 120Hz refresh rate and the same selfie camera as the CIVI i.e. a 32MP unit.

The phone will also come with the same 64MP camera primary camera on the back. It is rumored to be powered by the Snapdragon 778G Plus SoC and will support 55W fast charging technology.