Xiaomi is offering limited-time discounts on two of its popular smartphones in China. The company is providing a price cut of up to ¥300 (~$45) on these handsets.

The devices on offer are Redmi K60 and Xiaomi Civi 2. The deal is only applicable to the 256GB storage variants of these handsets.

Talking about the Redmi K60 first, the offer is only available on JD for this phone. The retailer is providing a discount of ¥300 (~$45). 

Therefore, the 8GB + 256GB and the 12GB + 256GB memory configurations can be purchased at ¥2,599 and ¥2,699, respectively.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi Civi 2 deal is live across multiple channels. But the discount amount is lower at ¥200 (~$30).

Either way, the 8GB + 256GB and the 12GB + 256GB memory variants can be had at ¥2,299 and ¥2,599, respectively.

Though the above-mentioned smartphones cost about the same, they are targeted at different audiences. The Redmi K60 is for those looking for performance, while the Xiaomi Civi is for those interested in selfies and design.

The main highlights of the Redmi K60 are a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus chipset and a 10-bit 120Hz QHD+ OLED display.  Whereas, the Xiaomi Civi 2 boasts dual 32MP front-facing cameras with quad LED flashlights and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset.

The Redmi phone is expected to release as Poco F5 Pro outside mainland China, while the Xiaomi device just went official in global markets as Xiaomi 13 Lite.

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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Xiaomi 13 lineup globally at the MWC 2023 event scheduled to kick off on February 27. We already know that Xiaomi will be launching three smartphones for global customers – Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro, and Xiaomi 13 Lite. While the 13 and 13 Pro will be the same devices launched in China back in December, the Xiaomi 13 Lite will be a rebrand of the Xiaomi Civi 2.

Ahead of the launch, leaks regarding the pricing of the device have been making the rounds on the internet. Now, an unboxing video of the device has emerged confirming that the 13 Lite will indeed be the same device as the Civi 2.

Xiaomi 13 Lite 5G Unboxing.

Confirms it will be Xiaomi Civi 2 rebrand

-6.55", FHD+, AMOLED, 120Hz, 10bit, 1920Hz PWM, 1k nits, Dolby Vision
-Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
-50MP Sony IMX766 + 20MP Wide-Angle + 2MP Macro
-32MP + 32MP Wide-Angle
-4500mAh, 67W
-In display FPS#Xiaomi13Lite pic.twitter.com/UYF1vbSr7w

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) February 12, 2023

The video is shared by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore and reveals the black color variant of the device. Leaks suggest that blue and pink color options will also be made available in the global market. The video also confirms that the device will come with a 67W fast charger in the box along with a USB Type-C cable. The standard TPU case will also be included.

Xiaomi 13 Lite

Xiaomi 13 Lite is expected to feature a 6.55-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and curved edges. The display will have 10-bit color depth, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, 1000 nits of peak brightness, and support for Dolby Vision.

Under the hood, the device will have a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, which is essentially a 4 nm-based successor of the Snapdragon 778G+. We can expect up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB UFS 2.2 storage on the device.

The rear camera of the 13 Lite 5G will be equipped with a Sony IMX766 sensor as its primary lens. In addition, it will have a 20-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device will also feature a dual front camera setup for selfies, consisting of a standard 32-megapixel wide camera and a 32-megapixel ultra-wide camera.

The device boasts a 4500mAh battery and comes with 67W fast charging support. It also has a modern, in-display fingerprint scanner for quick and secure device unlocking. The in-display fingerprint scanner adds a touch of convenience and style while ensuring a secure device.

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Xiaomi regularly launches a limited edition model for some of its smartphones, and in the latest development, the company announced a limited edition of Xiaomi Civi 2 in its home country China a couple of days back.

The Xiaomi Civi 2 Hello Kitty Trendy Limited Edition smartphone is now up for sale in the Chinese market. It comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage and is priced at 2,799 yuan, which is about $412.

The smartphone comes with a unique photochromic process that turns “blush” when it encounters sunlight. In simpler terms, the device’s back panel changes color when it is exposed to sunlight. It is Gray in color but changes to Rose Red under the sunlight.

As for the specifications, almost everything remains the same as the original model. It features a 6.55-inch OLED hyperbolic flexible screen with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels along with support for a 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor, with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. There’s also a custom stainless steel VC Liquid Cooling to keep the temperature in check.

In the camera department, there’s a 50MP primary camera sensor, a 20MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro lens. On the front side, there’s a 32MP camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling.

The phone runs the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI 13 custom interface on top. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 67W fast charging.

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This is the year of beautiful phones. Yes, because besides the innovative form factor we saw with several foldable phones, the beautiful designs made their way into the midrange segment as well. A perfect example is the Xiaomi Civi 2 with its outstanding aesthetics: we know that there was already a predecessor with a beautiful design, but this year a lot more brands decided to release amazing mid-rangers in terms of design. One of them is definitely the Realme 10 Pro Plus, another handset that looks like a flagship and it is even more beautiful than the devices from the GT series. But besides knowing which is the most beautiful, people also need to know which one has the best specifications. Here is a comparison between the specifications of the Xiaomi Civi 2 and the Realme 10 Pro Plus that will help you to find out.

Xiaomi Civi 2 vs Realme 10 Pro+

Design

In my opinion, the most interesting device in terms of design is the Xiaomi Civi 2. First of all, it is built with premium materials: glass for the back and aluminum for the frame. Further, it is one of the thinnest devices of this year, with a thickness of just 7.2 mm. Despite that, it contains a pretty good battery. Last but not least, it is equipped with a curved screen at the sides and a pill-shaped punch-hole that looks like the Dynamic Island of the latest iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The Realme 10 Pro Plus is another very beautiful phone, with a curved display at the sides, a very high screen to body ratio, and a minimalistic camera module on the rear side. However, it is bigger and thicker than the Xiaomi, which is the reason why I prefer the compact design of the Civi 2.

Display

The display specifications of these two devices are not so different, but on the paper, it looks like the Xiaomi Civi 2 has a slightly better panel. It is an AMOLED display with a diagonal of 6.55 inches able to show up to one billion colors with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision support, and a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. On the other hand, the Realme 10 Pro Plus has a wider panel, with a diagonal of 6.7 inches. The AMOLED panel of the Realme 10 Pro+ sports a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, it can display up to one billion colors, it has a 120 Hz refresh rate and a brightness of 800 nits. Both phones come with an in-display fingerprint reader, but the Realme is the only one with stereo speakers.

Specs & Software

The hardware setup of the Xiaomi Civi 2 is superior to the one found on the Realme 10 Pro Plus simply because this phone comes with a better chipset. We are talking about the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 mobile platform, built with a 4 nm production process, sporting an octa-core architecture, and running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz. With the Realme 10 Pro Plus, you get the Dimensity 1080 chipset by MediaTek built with a 6 nm production process and running at a max frequency of 2.6 GHz: the Dimensity 1080 is not only inferior to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, but even to the predecessor Snapdragon 778G. The highest-end memory configurations are the same, with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage, but the Realme runs Android 13 out of the box, while the Xiaomi ships with Android 12.

Camera

The Xiaomi Civi 2 has a better camera setup: it includes a triple rear camera with a 50 MP main sensor, a 20 MP ultrawide shooter, and a 2 MP macro lens, as well as an amazing dual front camera composed of two 32 MP sensors, including an ultrawide one.

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Battery

The Realme 10 Pro Plus provides a longer battery life thanks to the presence of a bigger 5000 mAh battery against just 4500 mAh found on the Xiaomi Civi 2.

Price

You need about €350/$366 to purchase the Xiaomi Civi 2, while the Realme 10 Pro+ starts from about €263/$275. Which one would you pick?

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Xiaomi Civi 2 vs Realme 10 Pro Plus: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Civi 2

PRO

• Thinner
• More compact
• Better selfie cameras
• Better ultrawide camera
• Superior chipset

CONS

• Smaller battery

Realme 10 Pro Plus

PRO

• Bigger display
• Wider availability
• Stereo speakers
• Android 13 out of the box

CONS

• Inferior camera

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Xiaomi 13 series is in the works and may launch by the end of this year. While we wait for an official confirmation, an IMEI database listing confirms the existence of a new 13 series smartphone, dubbed Xiaomi 13 Lite. The handset is rumored to be a rebranded version of Xiaomi Civi 2, which debuted last month in China, equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor. Let’s look at the details.

As per a report by Pricebaba, Xiaomi 13 Lite has made its appearance on the IMEI database with the model number 2210129SG. The “G” at the end of the model number means that this device will be for the global market. Further, the report claims that Xiaomi 13 Lite will debut as a rebranded version of the Xiaomi Civi 2.

Interestingly, the smartphone’s model number is exactly the same as the rumored Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G NE. This means both of these devices could essentially be the same but aimed for different markets. Or maybe the company is still trying to figure out which name is better.

Xiaomi CIVI 2 Specifications

For the uninitiated, Xiaomi Civi is a female-centric smartphone series, which is exclusive to Mainland China. The latest Civi 2 comes with a 120Hz Curved AMOLED display that produces a Full HD+ resolution. The display has a pill-shaped cutout for the selfie cameras at the top center of the display.

It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor paired with up to 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB UFS 2.2 storage. Its major highlight is its front camera system. The device has dual 32-megapixel sensors on the front. While on the back, there is a triple camera setup comprising a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, a 20MP Sony IMX376K ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro unit. It has a 4,500mAh battery and supports 67W fast-wired charging.

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Last year, Xiaomi replaced the CC series with the new Civi series: a lineup of devices focused on design and selfie cameras. This year we saw two new handsets from this series, with the latest released just a few days ago, at the end of last month: we are talking about the Xiaomi Civi 2. Before this device, earlier this year, the Chinese giant came up with the Xiaomi Civi 1S, an upgrade of the first phone from the series released in 2021. The latest two devices from the series share several things in common and a lot of people are wondering whether it is better to purchase the older one in order to save some money or spend more on the latest device. We will try to let you find out through this comparison between the specifications of the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the Xiaomi Civi 2.

Xiaomi Civi 1S vs Xiaomi Civi 2

Design

Both Xiaomi Civi 1S and Xiaomi Civi 2 come with a stunning design: they are among the most beautiful phones ever released. Despite it being an older phone, I personally prefer the Xiaomi Civi 1S for a few reasons. First of all, it is a thinner and lighter phone, so it can fit better in your hands, especially if they are small. Both phones are built with an aluminum frame and a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5, but the 1S has a higher screen to body ratio. While the new model has a pill shaped punch hole, the older one has a single punch hole for a more minimalistic look. Further, it also comes with a smaller and less invasive camera module. These are the reasons why I prefer the Xiaomi Civi 1S: do you agree or you would go for the more recent model due to its similarities to the latest iPhones?

Display

From the Xiaomi Civi 1S to the Xiaomi Civi 2, almost nothing changed in terms of display. They are equipped with OLED panels showing vivid colors and deep blacks, and they are able to show up to one billion colors. The diagonal of these panels is 6.55 inches and they sport a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, Dolby Vision support, the HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint reader. There are only two important differences between these displays: the first is the shape of the punch hole, as we already mentioned above, but this does not affect the image quality. The second is the presence of higher peak brightness on the Xiaomi Civi 2, with up to 1,000 nits. A more important difference regards the audio departments since the Xiaomi Civi 1S has stereo speakers, while its internal rival has just a mono speaker.

Specs & Software

The Xiaomi Civi 2 offers higher performance thanks to the presence of an upgraded chipset. We are talking about the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 mobile platform by Qualcomm built with a 4 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture with a max clock frequency of 2.4 GHz. Alongside this chipset, you can find either 8 or 12 GB of RAM and either 128 or 256 GB of UFS 2.2 native storage. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is not far from its internal rival, but its processor is inferior: we are referring to the Snapdragon 778G+ chipset by Qualcomm built with a 6 nm production process. It has an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex A78 CPU running at a max frequency of 2.5 GHz, three Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.4 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 1.9 GHz, and an Adreno 642L GPU. Both these Xiaomi devices run Android 12 out of the box, customized by MIUI 13.

Camera

The camera setup of the Xiaomi Civi 2 is definitely more convincing. It is equipped with a triple rear camera including a main 50 MP sensor with an f/1.8 focal aperture, a great 20 MP ultrawide lens with an f/2.2 focal aperture, and a 2 MP macro camera. Further, it has a dual front camera including a 32 MP main sensor and a 32 MP ultrawide shooter, as well as a front-facing LED flash. It is one of the most advanced selfie phones out there. The Xiaomi Civi 1S has a triple rear camera with a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro camera, while on the front, it comes with a single 32 MP selfie snapper.

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Battery

The battery capacities of these two phones are exactly the same: 4500 mAh. But the Xiaomi Civi 2 is able to guarantee a longer battery life because its processor is built with a better 4 nm production process, so it has lower energy consumption. Further, it features a faster charging technology with a power of 67W.

Price

The starting price of the Xiaomi Civi 2 in the Chinese market roughly translates into €350 or $350 at the actual change, while you need at least €330 or $330 to grab a unit of the Xiaomi Civi 1S, but currently, it has better street prices. Which one would you pick?

Xiaomi Civi 1S vs Xiaomi Civi 2: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Civi 1S

PRO

• Thinner
• Lighter
• Stereo speakers
• More affordable

CONS

• Inferior hardware

Xiaomi Civi 2

PRO

• Better chipset
• Superior front cameras
• Better rear cameras
• Faster charging

CONS

• Higher price

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A few days ago, Xiaomi released a new amazing mid-ranger: the Xiaomi Civi 2. Not only it boasts great performance and a very interesting camera department, but it is even one of the most beautiful phones ever released by the Chinese giant. However, there are other mid-rangers released by the company this year. That is the reason why a lot of people are wondering whether they should go for an older device and save some money or spend more on the new Civi. In order to understand it, there is no better way than to compare it with the other mid-rangers from the brand. Earlier this year, the company released the Xiaomi 12 Lite, a mid-range positioned in the same price range as the new device, but it currently comes with more affordable street prices simply because it is an older device. Which one should you go for? Here is a comparison between the main specifications of the Xiaomi 12 Lite and the Xiaomi Civi 2.

Xiaomi 12 Lite vs Xiaomi Civi 2

Design

When it comes to the design, there is almost no midrange phone which can beat the Xiaomi Civi 2. It is built with an aluminum frame and a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5, it is one of the thinnest phones on the market (the thickness is just 7.2 mm) and even one of the most lightweight (it weighs just 172 grams). Further, it has a very high screen to body ratio and a pill shaped punch hole similar to the Dynamic Island found on the new iPhone 14 lineup. This is the only phone with a pill shaped punch hole placed centrally on the display until now. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a beautiful phone too, but it is far from the new Civi. It is built with a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5, but it has a plastic frame and a lower screen to body ratio. The rear design is different and the handset is slightly thicker, but it is another of the thinnest and most lightweight devices on the shelves.

Display

The displays of the Xiaomi 12 Lite and the Xiaomi Civi 2 have more or less the same specifications. They are AMOLED panels with a diagonal of 6.55 inches able to show up to 68 billion colors with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision support, the HDR10+ certification, and an in-display fingerprint reader. The peak brightness is not the same but it does not change too much, with the Civi 2 being slightly brighter. An important advantage of the Xiaomi 12 Lite is the presence of dual speakers, so you can get a better audio experience with this device. For the rest, there is not much difference between these phones on the multimedia side.

Specs & Software

The two Xiaomi mid-rangers are equipped with different chipsets. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is fueled by the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform built with a 6 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex A78 CPU running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, three Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.2 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 1.9 GHz, and an Adreno 642L GPU. The SoC is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. The Xiaomi Civi 2 is definitely better thanks to the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 mobile platform built with a 4 nm production process, with an octa-core architecture, and with a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. So, with the Civi you get a superior chipset and a higher amount of RAM. Both handsets run Android 12 customized by MIUI 13.

Camera

When it comes to the main camera, the Xiaomi 12 Lite looks more convincing thanks to the presence of a great 108 MP main shooter. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Civi 2 has a better 20 MP ultrawide sensor, allowing for better ultrawide shots. Further, it sports a better front camera department including two 32 MP selfie shooters: one of them is an ultrawide camera, and there is also a front-facing LED flash.

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Battery

With the Xiaomi Civi 2, users will get a longer battery life because it has a bigger battery and a processor built with a better production process (4 nm vs 6 nm). The battery capacity is 4500 mAh, against the 4300 mAh capacity of the 12 Lite. The charging technologies are exactly the same: 67W fast charging.

Price

The Xiaomi 12 Lite starts from $399/€399 in the global market, while the starting price of the Xiaomi Civi 2 roughly translates into €350/$350 at the actual change in the Chinese market. Unfortunately, at least for now, the Civi is not available in the global market. It wins this comparison thanks to a better design, a superior chipset, a bigger battery, and better cameras overall.

Xiaomi 12 Lite vs Xiaomi Civi 2: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi 12 Lite

PRO

• Better main camera
• Wider availability
• Great price

CONS

• Inferior hardware

Xiaomi Civi 2

PRO

• Better chipset
• Bigger battery
• Better ultrawide camera
• Amazing front camera
• Best design

CONS

• Limited availability

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Are you in search of a beautiful phone? If so, you are in the right place because we are talking about the Xiaomi Civi 2: one of the most beautiful devices released this year. In the midrange segment, several smartphone manufacturers are focusing on design because people appreciate purchasing beautiful devices with a great quality price ratio. But the latest Xiaomi mid-ranger is not the only one with a stunning design. Among the other ones released in the last period and belonging to the same price range, there is Vivo V25 Pro. We already compared the latest Civi to the OPPO Reno8 5G, another very beautiful phone. Now, we think it is time for a comparison between the main specifications of the Xiaomi Civi 2 and the Vivo V25 Pro.

Vivo V25 Pro vs Xiaomi Civi 2

Design

The Xiaomi Civi 2 has a very refined design, as already mentioned, it is one of the best in this aspect. It is built with premium materials including aluminum for the frame and glass for the rear side, protected by Gorilla Glass 5. It is one of the thinnest phones out there as it is just 7.2 mm thick, and it is even one of the most lightweight with a weight of just 172 grams. Last but not least, it is the first Android phone with something similar to the Dynamic Island by Apple: indeed, it has a pill shaped punch hole placed centrally on the upper part of the display. The Vivo V25 Pro is another beautiful phone with its glass back and a color changing rear cover when exposed to UV rays (such as under direct sunlight). But it is not able to compete with its rival in this comparison.

Display

If we consider the specs on the paper, the Xiaomi Civi 2 has a superior display. It is an AMOLED panel able to show up to one billion colors and is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. It has a diagonal of 6.55 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, Dolby Vision support, and a peak brightness of 1,000 nits, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader. On the Vivo V25 Pro, you can find an AMOLED panel with a diagonal of 6.56 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, a peak brightness of 1,300 nits, and an in-display fingerprint reader. These devices are not equipped with stereo speakers and they do not feature 3.5 mm jacks, so you can only rely on an adapter or wireless earbuds.

Specs & Software

When it comes to the hardware, the Xiaomi Civi 2 is the winner. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 mobile platform built with a 4 nm production process and running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz (it has an octa-core architecture), paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. The Vivo V25 Pro has a faster UFS 3.1 internal storage, but the chipset is inferior: a Dimensity 1300 by Mediatek built with a 6 nm production process and with an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex A78 CPU running at a max frequency of 3 GHz, three Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.6 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G77 MC9 GPU. Alongside the Dimensity 1300, there are up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. These phones run Android 12 out of the box and they are supposed to get at least two major updates to the next Android versions.

Camera

The rear camera departments of these devices are very different. The main camera found on the Vivo V25 Pro is more interesting not only due to its 64 MP resolution but especially due to the presence of optical stabilization. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Civi 2 lacks OIS but comes with a better 20 MP ultrawide camera. Last but not least, the Civi has a superior front camera setup including two sensors with 32 MP resolutions; one of them is an ultrawide camera and there is also a front-facing LED flash with each flash sporting two LEDs.

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Battery

With the Vivo V25 Pro, you can obtain a longer battery life in several scenarios due to the presence of a bigger battery: the battery capacity of this phone is 4830 mAh. The Xiaomi Civi 2 has just 4500 mAh, so it is unlikely to provide a comparable battery life. The charging speeds are more or less the same because these phones feature similar charging technologies.

Price

The starting price of the Vivo V25 Pro for the Indian market roughly translates into €440/$432 at the actual change, while the Xiaomi Civi 2 starts from €350/$344 at the actual change in the Chinese market. Which one would you pick?

Vivo V25 Pro vs Xiaomi Civi 2: PRO and CONS

Vivo V25 Pro

PRO

• Bigger battery
• OIS
• UFS 3.1 internal storage
• Color changing design

CONS

• Inferior front camera

Xiaomi Civi 2

PRO

• Better ultrawide camera
• Better front cameras
• Front-facing LED flash
• Thinner and lighter
• Aluminum frame

CONS

• Smaller battery

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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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In order to attract a lot of customers, especially the ones who purchase offline, a phone must not only be powerful but also beautiful. The more beautiful it is, the more people will choose it. That is why companies like OPPO and Xiaomi focused a lot on design. Last year, Xiaomi launched a new series of phones mainly focused on the design and the selfie camera. This year, the series reached the second generation with the new Xiaomi Civi 2. It is a very beautiful phone, but it has some important rivals which may cannibalize its sales. One of them is the OPPO Reno8 5G, launched with a new design compared to the previous generation. If you are unsure about which one to choose (given that they are in the same price range), this is a comparison between the specifications of the OPPO Reno8 5G and the Xiaomi Civi 2.

OPPO Reno8 vs Xiaomi Civi 2

Design

The Xiaomi Civi 2 is one of the best devices of 2022 in terms of design. It is even more beautiful than the most advanced Xiaomi flagships released this year. It is obviously built with premium materials, including a glass back and an aluminum frame. With just 7.2 mm of thickness, it is one of the thinnest phones on the market, and with its weight of 171 grams even one of the most lightweight. Last but not least, it is the first Android phone with something similar to the new Apple’s Dynamic Island: it has a pill shaped punch hole placed centrally on the upper part of the display. The OPPO Reno8 comes with a very original design, including a camera module that protrudes gradually from the rear side of the phone. But it is built with a plastic frame and it is not as thin and lightweight as the Xiaomi, even though it remains a very thin phone.

Display

On the paper, the Xiaomi Civi 2 has a better display: not only it is wider with its diagonal of 6.55 inches, but it even comes with better specifications. It is an AMOLED panel able to show up to one billion colors with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, Dolby Vision support, the HDR10+ certification, a 120 Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 1,000 nits, and an in-display fingerprint reader. The OPPO Reno8 5G has an AMOLED display with a diagonal of 6.43 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 90 Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 800 nits, and an in-display fingerprint scanner; it is not able to show up to one billion colors but it stops at 16 million colors. Unfortunately, none of these phones has stereo speakers and they do not even sport a 3.5 mm audio jack, so they are not the best for audio lovers.

Specs & Software

These two handsets are equipped with different processors, but they belong to the same range. The Xiaomi Civi 2 has the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 mobile platform by Qualcomm: an octa-core chipset built with a 4 nm production process and running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz. It is currently better than the chipset found on the OPPO Reno8 5G: the Dimensity 1300 by Mediatek, built with a 6 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex A78 CPU running at 3 GHz, three Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.6 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G77 MC9 GPU. The global version of the Reno8 has just 8 GB of RAM, while the Xiaomi Civi 2 reaches 12 GB of RAM in the Chinese version, just like the Chinese version of the OPPO. These phones run Android 12 out of the box, customized by MIUI 13 and ColorOS 12.1, respectively.

Camera

If you are looking for the most advanced camera department, go for the Xiaomi Civi 2 without thinking twice. It has a triple camera setup on the rear side composed of a 50 MP main sensor, a 20 MP ultrawide camera, and a 2 MP macro lens. Further, it has a better front camera department composed of two 32 MP shooters, including an ultrawide one and a front-facing LED flash. The OPPO Reno8 5G has a triple rear camera composed of a 50 MP main sensor and a pair of 2 MP sensors for macros and depth calculation, as well as a 32 MP selfie shooter.

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Battery

The battery capacities of these two phones are exactly the same: 4500 mAh, but the charging technologies are different. The Xiaomi Civi 2 supports 67W fast charging, while the OPPO Reno8 5G supports 80W fast charging, as well as reverse charging.

Price

The Xiaomi Civi 2 and the OPPO Reno8 5G carry a starting price tag which roughly translates into €350/$343 at the actual change in the Chinese market. The Xiaomi mid-ranger is not available in the global market, while OPPO Reno 8 is, with a price tag of €599/$589 in Europe. With the actual price, the Civi 2 wins the comparison due to its more advanced specifications.

OPPO Reno8 5G vs Xiaomi Civi 2: PRO and CONS

OPPO Reno8 5G

PRO

• Wider availability
• 80W fast charging
• More compact
• Reverse charging

CONS

• Inferior camera

Xiaomi Civi 2

PRO

• Better rear camera department
• Better front cameras
• Front-facing LED flash
• Thinner and lighter

CONS

• Limited availability

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After teasing for the past few days, Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi Civi 2 in China. The latest lifestyle smartphone from the company arrives with a new design and a spec bump.

It is the first Android phone to have a pill-shaped cutout for the selfie cameras at the top center of the display. Hence, its front looks somewhat similar to that of Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Let’s take a look at what all this handset has to offer.

Xiaomi Civi 2 Design

The Xiaomi Civi 2’s design goes in line with that of the Xiaomi 12 series and the Redmi K50 series. In other words, it features a rectangular island on the rear housing the cameras and an LED flashlight in a triangular fashion separated by lines.

However, its front is unique as it sports a pill-shaped selfie camera cutout at the top center of the display. Like its predecessor, it also flaunts a thin and light form factor.

The Civi 2 measures 7.23mm in thickness and weighs 171.8g. It arrives in three standard colors, such as black, pink, and blue. Additionally, it also comes in a special Hello Kitty Edition sporting white paint job and customized patterns.

Xiaomi Civi 2 Specifications

The Xiaomi Civi 2 is built around a 6.55-inch curved OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), 120Hz refresh rate, and 10-bit color depth. The screen supports 800 nits peak brightness level, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 1920Hz PWM dimming. 

The Corning Gorilla Glass 5-protected panel has a fingerprint sensor underneath it at the bottom and a pill-shaped cutout at the top. It covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and can play HDR content (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+).

The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset paired with LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, and a stainless VC liquid cooling system. It boots MIUI 13 based on Android 12.

It has a triple camera setup on the rear comprising an OIS-assisted 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, a 20MP Sony IMX376K ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP GalaxyCore GC02M1 macro snapper.

The main highlight of the smartphone is its front camera system. It has dual 32MP sensors inside the pill. The main sensor supports autofocus, while the secondary sensor is fitted with a 100° ultra-wide lens.

These two front cameras are accompanied by quad LED flashlights, which can operate at multiple color temperatures. Xiaomi has also baked in many camera features in the software to make use of the hardware.

Connectivity options on the handset include dual-SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, and USB Type-C. It also comes with other features, like Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers, linear vibration motor, infrared sensor, 4,500mAh battery, and 67W fast-wired charging support.

Xiaomi Civi 2 Price and Availability

The Xiaomi Civi 2 will retail at the following price tags in China starting at 3 PM CST today.

• 8GB + 128GB – ¥2,399 ($335)
• 8GB + 256GB – ¥2,499 ($349)
• 12GB + 256GB – ¥2,799 ($391)

Though Xiaomi is yet to confirm, reports suggest that the Civi 2 will be released outside mainland China, unlike the original Civi and Civi 1S.

The handset may launch as Xiaomi 12 Lite NE in international markets.

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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the CIVI 2 on September 27 in China. The highly anticipated female-centric smartphone is scheduled to debut at a launch held at 2 pm Beijing Time (GMT +8)/11:30 am New Delhi Time (GMT +5:30)/8 am Berlin Time (GMT +1). So here’s how you can watch the launch event live from your home.

Xiaomi will stream the launch event live on its Weibo account. Other than that, the event will also be streamed on Xiaomi China’s website. Other than the smartphone itself, the brand also plans to launch many other products like the Xiaomi Lipstick Power Bank, Xiaomi Noise Cancelling Bluetooth neckband earphones, eight electrode body fat scale, MIJIA Transparent Steam Rice Cooker and the new MIJIA Modular Robot.

Coming back to the smartphone itself, the device is expected to have a 6.56-inch OLED FHD+ display offering a 120Hz refresh rate. It is confirmed to feature a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. The chipset is expected to be paired with 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

For optics, the CIVI 2 will feature a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor (with OIS) paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro unit. The front-facing camera will have a 32MP sensor. Lastly, the device will come with a 4500mAh battery and support 67W fast charging.

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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the highly anticipated CIVI 2 in the Chinese market tomorrow (27th September 2022). Although, prior to the launch event, the company shared new promotional images that revealed that the company will also be launching new accessories and gadgets alongside the new smartphone. So let’s have a look.

The Chinese tech giant will be launching the CIVI 2 tomorrow, but will also be accompanies with five other products along with it. The first device is the Xiaomi Lipstick Power Bank, which as the name suggests has a body similar to a lipstick. So its quite small and compact, with a unique design. Apart from this, the brand is also planning releasing a new Xiaomi Noise Cancelling Bluetooth neckband earphones as well, which also has a sleek and attractive design.

While the first two products out of the five can be considered the usual peripherals, the rest three are smart products. This includes the new eight electrode body fat scale, which offers a professional gym level fat measurement as well. Furthermore, the company has also launched two new MIJIA products too, including the MIJIA Transparent Steam Rice Cooker and the new MIJIA Modular Robot.

The former is a conventional product, while the latter is a smart robot that features a modular design. Unfortunately, the exact details regarding these devices and their specifications are still unclear at the moment. But stick around for more, as we will be covering the launch event tomorrow.

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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the CIVI 2 on September 27 in China. The device is also rumored to come to the global market with a different moniker later down the line.

The brand has already confirmed many details of the upcoming smartphone, like its camera sensor, battery capacity, and fast charging. Now, new teasers by the brand have confirmed more details about the device. So let’s take a look.

Starting off, the brand has confirmed that the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. The chipset is the successor of Snapdragon 700 series chipsets like the Snapdragon 778G and comes with many improvements in efficiency and performance thanks to the Samsung 4nm process.

The brand has also confirmed that this device will be cooled by a new custom stainless steel VC liquid cooling unit with a surface area of 2387mm². It is said to have a 200% increased heat dissipation capacity compared to last year’s Xiaomi CIVI. Paired with a more powerful chip, the device will likely provide better sustained performance in tasks like gaming.

Xiaomi has also teased that the device will debut in four color options, and a video reveals that the ‘Ice Blue’ color variant will come with the popular glitter design on the back panel. We can assume that the glitter design will also be present in the pink and black color options.

To know more about the device, you can check out our rumor roundup of the Xiaomi CIVI 2.

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The frequency of new smartphone launches has dropped once again. We won’t be seeing many releases next week either.

As of writing this article, only three brands have scheduled launch events. These product releases are meant for China.

The companies heading these events will be ZTE, Xiaomi, and Vivo. The former two will debut a lifestyle smartphone each. Whereas, the latter will launch a foldable phone.

With that out of the day, let’s take a look at these handsets one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

ZTE Axon 30S

The ZTE Axon 30S is set to go on sale from September 26 (Monday). The phone will be made official on that day only. It is the successor of Axon 30 from last year.

According to teasers and leaks, the handset will come with a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 16MP camera and a fingerprint sensor underneath it. It is said to offer features like a 64MP + 5MP + 2MP triple camera setup, Android 12, 5G connectivity, and a 4,430mAh battery.

Finally, it will measure 7.6mm in thickness, weigh 192.5g, and arrive in three colors (black, blue, and pink).

Vivo X Fold Plus

The Vivo X Fold Plus has been confirmed to launch in China on September 26. It will be unveiled at a conference scheduled for 7 PM GMT+8.

As per teasers and leaks, the second foldable from Vivo will be near-identical to its first device: Vivo X Fold. The only major difference between the two will be the chipset. The new model will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC instead of a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip.

It is expected to come with an 8.03-inch 120Hz  main foldable display, a 6.53-inch 120Hz secondary cover display, Zeiss-powered 50MP (wide) + 48MP (ultra-wide) + 12MP (2x telephoto) + 8MP (5x periscope) quad-camera system, 16MP selfie camera, 4,730mAh battery, and 80W fast wired charging.

Xiaomi Civi 2

The Xiaomi Civi 2 is scheduled to launch in China on September 27. It will be announced at an event that is planned to start at 2 PM GMT+8.

The company has disclosed a few details about the handset. The device will feature a centrally located pill for dual 32MP selfie cameras with autofocus and an ultrawide lens. These cameras will be accompanied by a quad-flashlight on the front. The rear camera system will be headed by a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor.

Rumors say the phone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. Last but not least, it will measure 7.23mm in thickness and weigh 171g.

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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the successor to the Xiaomi CIVI soon. The brand has confirmed that the Xiaomi CIVI 2 will debut in China on September 27th. Recent reports have also mentioned that the CIVI 2 might debut in the global market assuming a different name.

Ahead of the September 27th launch, live images of the smartphone have surfaced online.

Twitter user Mirei shared the live images of the Xiaomi CIVI 2, revealing its design. The back panel of the device has a unique wavy pattern and a clean-looking camera island with three sensors and a flash module. On the front, the device has thin bezels and an iPhone 14 Pro-like pill-shaped camera cutout. The image also confirms that the device will come with an in-display fingerprint reader.

Xiaomi CIVI 2 specs

The Xiaomi CIVI 2 is expected to have a 6.56-inch OLED FHD+ 120Hz display, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chip, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging.

It could have dual 32-megapixel front cameras and a 50-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. It will be preloaded with the Android 12 OS, which will be overlaid with the MIUI 13. Xiaomi has confirmed that the device measures 7.23mm in thickness and weighs 171 grams.

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Xiaomi is set to launch the Xiaomi Civi 2 in China on September 27. Ahead of that, the company is teasing the features of its next-gen lifestyle smartphone.

Yesterday, the firm revealed the rear design of the handset. Today, it has disclosed the phone’s front design as well as selfie camera specs.

As per the details shared by the brand today, the Xiaomi Civi 2 will sport a pill-shaped cutout for two front-facing cameras. This pill will be located at the top center, just like on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Android smartphones have had pill-shaped holes for cameras in the past. But the Xiaomi Civi 2 will be the first handset with the pill at the center. On previous phones, the pills were either on the top left or top right sides.

Further, Xiaomi says that the cutout will house dual 32MP cameras. The primary sensor will feature ALD anti-glare coating, f/2.0 aperture, and autofocus support. While the secondary sensor will be equipped with an ultra-wide lens. 

The two cameras will be accompanied by quad-LED flashlights. A pair of LED lights will sit on either side of the earpiece.

As per previous teasers, the phone will measure 7.23mm in thickness and weigh 171.8g. Reports say that it will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, which the company is yet to officially confirm.

Unlike the original Xiaomi Civi and Xiaomi Civi 1S, the upcoming Xiaomi Civi 2 will likely launch outside China. However, the actual marketing name is a mystery for now.

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Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be announcing the Xiaomi CIVI 2 on Sept. 27 in China. Ahead of the launch, the Chinese manufacturer has released a couple of renders to give a good look at the CIVI 2’s rear design. Kacper Skrzypek, a reliable source of information, has said that the smartphone may make its debut on the global market.

The official renders reveal that the female-focused Xiaomi CIVI 2 will sport a unique wavy pattern on its back. Apart from the white variant, the device is likely to be made available in other shades.

The official images also confirm that the CIVI 2 will have a 50-megapixel primary camera and that it carries support for Dolby Atmos. The right edge of the device has a volume rocker and a power button. The top edge of the CIVI 2 seems to feature an IR blaster and a microphone. Its bottom edge has a SIM card slot, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille.

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While the front side of the device is yet to be revealed, it is likely to sport a curved edge OLED panel with a centrally positioned punch-hole. Xiaomi has confirmed that the device measures 7.23mm in thickness and weighs 171 grams. The fact that the CIVI 2 is thicker and heavier than the original Xiaomi CIVI from last year suggests that it will have better hardware inside.

According to tipster Skrzypek, the CIVI 2 may debut in the global market with a different name. The Xiaomi 13 Lite seems to be a suitable moniker for the device. However, it is advisable to wait for further reports to know more about its global launch.

As far as specs are concerned, the Xiaomi CIVI 2 is expected to come with a 6.56-inch OLED FHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chip, up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,500mAh battery with 67W fast charging. It may come with a 32-megapixel front and a 50-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 8-mgeapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

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The Xiaomi CIVI series was introduced last year in China. The female-focused lineup includes the CIVI and CIVI 1S smartphones. Today, the Chinese manufacturer confirmed the arrival of the Xiaomi CIVI 2. It will be made official at 2 pm (local time) on Sept. 27 in China.

Here’s a teaser image released by the company. As can be seen, the CIVI 2 will be sporting an attractive rear design. It appears that the company will soon release some more teasers to reveal its entire design as well as its key specifications.

Xiaomi CIVI 2 specifications (rumored)

According to reports, the Xiaomi CIVI 2 will have a 6.56-inch OLED display, which will support an FHD+ resolution, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and an in-screen fingerprint reader. In terms of display design, it will have a curved edge display with a centrally positioned punch-hole.

The CIVI 2 will be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. To recall, the original CIVI featured the Snapdragon 778G chipset, whereas the CIVI 1S came equipped with the Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset. The SD7G1 SoC pm the CIVI 2 will come with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It will be preloaded with the Android 12 OS, which will be overlaid with the MIUI 13.

A 32-megapixel camera will be available on CIVI 2’s front. A 50-megapixel main camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel camera will be available on the phone’s rear panel. A 4,500mAh battery with 67W charging capabilities will fuel the device. At present, there is no information available on the cost of the CIVI 2.

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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.

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. 

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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Back in 2021, Xiaomi launched a female-focused series of smartphones called Xiaomi CIVI. The latest entrant to the series was the CIVI 1S, which was launched in April as an upgrade over the original model, carrying an improved chip and a new color option. According to a report, the tech giant is now working on the next-generation Xiaomi CIVI 2, which has also received CMIIT certification today, suggesting it will launch soon.

Noted tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted the Xiaomi CIVI 2 on China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (CMIIT) website. The smartphone has been listed on the site with model number 2209129SC.

The listing also reveals some obvious information about the smartphone like it will support 5G connectivity and have a dual sim card option. The device will be running on Android OS (of course), likely the Android 12 with MIUI skin on top.

Rumors suggest the upcoming Xiaomi CIVI 2 will be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset. For reference, the CIVI 1 came with a Snapdragon 778G SoC, and the CIVI 1S featured Snapdragon 778G+ chip.

In addition, the CIVI 2 is said to sport a 120Hz OLED panel offering a Full HD+ resolution and Dolby Vision. It will likely have a curved AMOLED panel just like the existing CIVI models. The OLED panel may feature a fingerprint scanner for security.

The camera details of the device are yet to be known but it will likely arrive with a solid camera setup. To recall, the CIVI 1S has a triple rear camera setup comprising of an OIS-enabled 64MP primary shooter, an 8MP Sony IMX355 ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro sensor. On the front, it boasts a 32MP Sony IMX616 snapper with autofocus and dual soft light.

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The Xiaomi CIVI 1S was announced in April this year in China. It arrived as an updated version of the original Xiaomi CIVI, which went official in September last year. It appears that the Chinese manufacturer could be working on the Xiaomi CIVI 2 smartphone. Well-known tipster Digital Chat Station has shared the key details of what appears to be the CIVI 2.

The smartphone will have a curved edge screen with ultra-thin bezels, according to the leaker. The screen will support a resolution of FHD+, a refresh rate of 120Hz, Dolby Vision, and an under-display fingerprint scanner.

The leak says that it is powered by the SM 74XX chip, which appears to be the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 mobile platform. While the battery size of the device has not been revealed, the leak states that it will carry support for 67W rapid charging.

The leak further mentions that the device is fitted with upgraded front and rear cameras but does not go into the specifics. Lastly, it will be sporting a thing and lightweight chassis. The company is currently testing the device in China, which indicates that its launch may not be far away.

Since the Xiaomi CIVI was announced in September 2021, the company may unveil its successor around the same time this year. The original model, a female-focused device, was a China-exclusive smartphone. Hence, it is likely that the company may not offer the CIVI 2 outside China.

In related news, the Xiaomi CIVI 1S and CIVI have identical specifications, including a 6.55-inch FHD+ 90Hz OLED display, a 32-megapixel front camera, a triple camera with 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro), and a 4,500mAh battery with 55W charging. While the CIVI features the Snapdragon 778G SoC, the CIVI 1S is equipped with the Snapdragon 778G Plus chipset.

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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.

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