It is not uncommon for smartphone brands to partner with companies in movies and media to launch special edition smartphones. Xiaomi is probably at the forefront of this trend as it often launches phones inspired by pop culture or in partnerships with other brands. The latest example of this is the Redmi Note 12 Turbo Harry Potter edition. Now, the company has announced it will team up with Disney to bring a co-branded CIVI smartphone, which will be inspired by one of the mass media company’s characters.

Xiaomi CIVI 3 could be inspired by a Disney Character

Xiaomi made an official announcement today, revealing its partnership with Disney to introduce the Xiaomi Civi Disney 100th anniversary special edition. This marks the first collaborative product between Xiaomi and Disney, with a selected Disney character IP for the joint venture. However, the exact release date has not yet been disclosed.

While the company did not reveal any details, it is possible that the first smartphone to be launched under this partnership would be the Xiaomi CIVI 3. The handset will likely feature a design inspired by a Disney character and may even include custom accessories and packaging. The possibility of a custom user interface cannot be ruled out either.

Rumor has it that the Xiaomi CIVI 3 will be equipped with a Dimensity 8200 processor and will feature a front-facing dual-camera setup, with both sensors being 32MP Samsung S5KGD2 sensors. On the rear, it is rumored that the handset will utilize a Sony IMX800 as its main camera. The display of the device is said to support a refresh rate of 120Hz and will likely be supported by a built-in 4500mAh battery with 67W fast charging support.

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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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Xiaomi is due to unveil its affordable camera-focused mid-range flagship, the Xiaomi CIVI 2, in China on September 27 (Tues) at 2 pm Beijing Time (GMT +8) / 11:30 am New Delhi Time (GMT +5:30) / 8 am Berlin Time (GMT +1). 

The device is a new entry into the Xiaomi CIVI series of smartphones, which was introduced last year as Xiaomi’s latest sub-brand that caters to the youth and female market with its camera-focused 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, Xiaomi is hyping up the Xiaomi CIVI 2 as a true disruptor in the industry with its official teasers. In this article, we have gathered all the info from the official teasers, leaks and rumours regarding the Xiaomi CIVI 2 online, and created a roundup for you to know what to expect from the Xiaomi CIVI 2.

Xiaomi CIVI 2 Colours, Design and Build

As a fashion-first smartphone, the Xiaomi CIVI 2 will be featured in 4 premium colour options: Black, Pink, Blue and an exclusive Silk Silver colour option. The Silk Silver CIVI 2 features a unique matte-finished rear panel that features the company’s signature silk-like premium wavy pattern on the back that attracts the attention of on-lookers walking by. 

On the front, the Xiaomi CIVI 2 will have a 6.56-inch curved 120Hz AMOLED display with thin bezels and an under-display fingerprint sensor. But the most news-grabbing feature of the front display has to be the front camera cutout. 

The Xiaomi CIVI 2 will be the first Android smartphone to sport a centred pill-shaped cutout that resembles much of Apple’s Dynamic Island feature found on its iPhone 14 Pro series. However, instead of housing the Face ID module, Xiaomi has opted to feature a dual selfie camera setup with a 32MP main and a yet-to-be-announced ultra-wide sensor for group selfies. 

Lastly, the device is rumoured to be featured in a slim and lightweight body that only measures 7.23mm in thickness and weighs 171 grams. 

Xiaomi CIVI 2 Specs and Availability

For the specs, the Xiaomi CIVI 2 will be running on Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 mobile SoC, and keeping the lights on is a generous 4500 mAh battery with support for 67W wired charging. 

The rear camera setup of the Xiaomi CIVI 2 could rival flagships as Xiaomi has officially teased that the Xiaomi CIVI 2 features Sony flagship 50 MP IMX766 sensor with OIS and an f/1.8 aperture, the same sensor found on competing Android flagships like the Xiaomi 12, Oppo Find X5 Pro and OnePlus 10 Pro.

The Xiaomi CIVI 2 will be available with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and will run on MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box. 

Other features of the Xiaomi CIVI 2 include Dolby Atmos certified dual stereo speakers, an IR Blaster and dual SIM card slots on the device.

Although the Xiaomi CIVI 2 is launching on Tuesday in China, rumours point to the device being released globally as well under a different moniker, such as the Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G NE or possibly the Xiaomi 13 Lite.

For more details about the Xiaomi CIVI 2, such as pricing and sale promotions, stay tuned to our coverage on September 27 of the Xiaomi CIVI 2 launch event here at Gizmochina!

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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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Flagship smartphones are premium offerings from a company, which typically offers the brand’s latest technology and features. But what do top executives of these companies use? Now, we have an idea on what models the Xiaomi CEO uses and there are four!

The Chinese tech giant’s senior official revealed the smartphone models that he uses on his official Weibo account (a Chinese microblogging website). It was surprising to see four devices, which included the Xiaomi 12, Mi 11 Ultra, Redmi Note 11T Pro, and the Xiaomi Civi. Interestingly, all four models were from the company’s smartphone portfolio, and one was even from its budget sub brand Redmi.

Lei Jun further added that these are the four models that can found on his desk and he often uses all of them at the same time. The Mi 11 Ultra is the previous generation’s top end model, but unfortunately, we don’t see the Xiaomi 12 Ultra since the brand has yet to launch that particular model yet. While its unclear how one uses four smartphone models as their daily driver, it is entirely possible that he cycles between them one by one.

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Xiaomi introduced Civi lineup of smartphones last year which is more focused on the design and front-facing camera. Now, the company is gearing up to launch a new Civi-series smartphone in the Chinese market.

The company is all set to launch the Xiaomi Civi S, which is an iterative version of the first generation Civi and not a second-generation device. Tipster Digital Chat Station has now shared information about the phone’s launch and availability.

It is being said that the Xiaomi Civi S smartphone will be launched later this month and will be available for purchase in the Chinese market from next month. However, the exact dates have not been revealed yet.

As for the design, the smartphone is expected to be similar to the Xiaomi 12 but will have a focus on the device being thin and light as well as a better front-facing camera sensor.

A previous leak reveals that the phone will feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED LTPO curved edge display that offers a Full HD+ screen resolution and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC.

It could come packed with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The phone is likely to be running the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own MIUI custom interface on top.

In the camera department, the Civi S will have a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 64-megapixel Samsung GW3 primary camera with OIS support, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel B&W camera.

On the front side, the device will have a 32-megapixel Sony IMX616 snapper for taking selfies and video calling. The phone will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery and have support for 67W or 55W fast charging.

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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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The Xiaomi CIVI was announced last year in September as a female-focused smartphone. The selfie-centric handset came with a slim design, a 120Hz display, 32-megapixel front camera, and Snapdragon 778G. According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Chinese manufacturer is working on a selfie-focused smartphone in China. The specifications shared by the tipster suggest that it could be a CIVI branded smartphone.

Alleged Xiaomi CIVI 2 specifications

The Chinese tipster revealed that the mysterious Xiaomi phone will be equipped with a thin and lightweight chassis. Its OLED display will offer a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 778G Plus is likely to fuel the smartphone.

It will be featuring a 32-megapixel camera for snapping selfies and a 64-megapixel primary camera on the back. The device will offer an MIUI 13 experience. Probably, it will come preloaded with Android 12 OS.

The leak has no information on the RAM/storage capacities and battery size of the smartphone. However, it states that the device will have support for 55W fast charging. Xiaomi may announce the smartphone as early as this month or in April.

The above leak suggests that the next CIVI model could be an incremental upgrade over the Xiaomi CIVI model. To recall, the original model featured a 6.55-inch curved edge OLED panel that offers a Full HD+, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The Snapdragon 778G chip powers the device with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. It has a 32-megapixel selfie camera and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The device packs a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 55W rapid charging.

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Earlier leaks and rumours indicated the existence of a Xiaomi 12 Lite and a Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom that were in development within the Xiaomi company since October 2021. Previously, it said there will be two models, one of which will be available in all important markets (China, Global, India), while the other will be limited to China.

However, last week, news broke out that Xiaomi will be launching only one model from the Xiaomi 12 Lite series, and the model will now only be exclusively available as a ‘Global’ variant.

As of today, the question of the availability of a Xiaomi 12 Lite in the Chinese market has been officially answered by a Xiaomi Senior Executive in China.

The news comes from newly appointed Xiaomi Civi Senior Product Manager, Xinxin_Mia on Weibo. In her post, one Xiaomi fan asked if she would appear on the upcoming rumoured Xiaomi 12 Lite launch event, in which she replied bluntly: “There is no Xiaomi 12 Lite anymore.” Indirectly, the manager is hinting that the Xiaomi 12 Lite has been cancelled for release in the Chinese market.

It seems that last week’s rumour was proven right that the Xiaomi 12 Lite won’t be available in China, however, whether the Xiaomi 12 Lite will be available in global markets or cancelled altogether still remains to be seen in the next few months.

Although Xiaomi has not officially revealed the specs of the Xiaomi 12 Lite nor the availability of the device in global markets, a lot of the details of the device has already been leaked on the Internet. Here’s a short roundup of the key details.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is expected to arrive with a 6.55-inch AMOLED Full HD display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The device may sport a curved edge display like the China-exclusive Xiaomi Civi, which debuted in September 2021.  

The Xiaomi 12 Lite could be powered by the Snapdragon 778G or an even more powerful Snapdragon 7 series chipset. Its rear-facing triple camera unit is speculated feature a 64-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL GW3 main lens. It will be accompanied by a wide-angle lens and a macro camera.

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We have been hearing about the Xiaomi 12 Lite series for a long time. Back in October, the information about the lineup emerged in detail. Four months later, a new report from the same source now gives us an update regarding these devices.

Xiaomiui was the one to shed details on the Xiaomi 12 series months ago. The publication is now back again with an update.

It now says that the lineup will only include one phone and it will be exclusively available as a ‘Global’ variant. Previously, it said there will be two models, one of which will be available in all important markets (China, Global, India), while the other will be limited to China.

The source tells that Xiaomi has settled down with the handset codenamed Taoyao whose shortened model number is L9. This device will be similar to the Xiaomi CIVI and Xiaomi 12 series in terms of specs and design respectively.

Xiaomiui has even shared a concept render. But we would advise you to consider it with a pinch of salt. However, the specifications could be accurate.

The smartphone is tipped to come with a 6.55-inch 3D curved OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. The panel will have support for up to a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. 

It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SoC or an even more powerful Snapdragon  7xx series chipset. It will house a triple camera setup consisting of a 64MP Samsung ISOCELL GW3 primary sensor, an ultrawide unite, and a macro shooter.

Like any Xiaomi group smartphone, it will feature dual stereo speakers. Finally, the phone will boot MIUI 13 based on Android 12.

As mentioned earlier, this handset was previously planned to release in China as well as India, in addition to ‘Global’ markets. At the same time, a variant of this device codenamed Zijin with a telephoto camera instead of a maco snapper was supposed to release exclusively in China. But Xiaomiui now states that these versions of the phone have been now canceled.

Before leaving the page do let us know your thoughts on the upcoming Xiaomi 12 Lite in the comment section below.

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Xiaomi CIVI is currently the only lifestyle smartphone from the company. It is sold exclusively in China. The premium mid-ranger has now started receiving the MIUI 13 update. The latest system update for the handset also brings Android 12.

Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 13 at the Xiaomi 12 series launch event at the end of December. Since then, the firm has been updating the eligible smartphones and tablets to the new version of its mobile operating system.

The new software is being finally rolled out to Xiaomi CIVI with build number V13.0.2.0.SKVCNXM. Apart from bringing new MIUI features, the latest system update for the phone also come with Android 12.

Like any other OTA software update, this one is also being seeded out in batches. In simpler words, some users may get the update earlier, while others may have to wait longer. Anyway, everyone should get access to the software in the coming days.

The Xiaomi CIVI debuted with MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 in late September. The device was updated to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in November. Three months from that, it has begun to receive its first major system update in the form of Android 12-based MIUI 13.

Usually, Xiaomi provides two Android updates and three MIUI updates for mid-range and flagship smartphones. Therefore, CIVI will likely receive another Android update and two more MIUI updates in the future.

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Back in September 2021, Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi CIVI smartphone exclusively in the Chinese market. The device was launched at a starting price of CNY 2,599(~$408) and offered mid-range specs like a 120Hz screen and Snapdragon 778G SoC. Last month itself, the phone was available with a CNY 100(~$18) coupon and now, the device has received an official price cut.

The Xiaomi CIVI will not be available for as low as CNY 2299(~$361), which is a CNY 300(~$47) price cut. The device will go on sale for this price starting from tomorrow on JD.com and other authorized stores in the country.

The Xiaomi CIVI is the first device under the CIVI series. It comes with a 6.55-inch punch-hole AMOLED panel sporting a Full-HD+(1080 x 2400 pixels) resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

One of the phone’s highlights is its 32MP selfie camera. It is a Samsung GD1 sensor that has auto-focus and skin renewal technology. It also has dual-soft LED flash feature. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with RAM and LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 55W fast charging support.

The device has an in-display fingerprint scanner and features a Dolby Atmos speaker setup. It has NFC support and boots on MIUI 12.5(Android 11 OS) out of the box.

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Xiaomi CIVI is a China-exclusive device. It is the company’s second attempt at lifestyle smartphones after the Mi CC9 series. Almost four months after its release, the handset gets a special gift box.

Xiaomi has announced a limited edition of Xiaomi CIVI in its home country. It is officially called Xiaomi CIVI Winter Limited Gift Box.

As the name suggests, this version of the phone merely comes in a new retail box. Additionally, as expected, the box includes certain gifts.

According to the official announcement on Weibo, the box consists of three plush accessories. These include a case for the smartphone, a handbag to carry the handset, and a ball that can be attached to a lanyard.

Interestingly, customers cannot buy the limited edition directly. Instead, it is shipped to select lucky buyers when the phone is bought through official online channels.

Talking about the device, Xiaomi CIVI features a glass sandwich design with a metal frame. It has a 6.55-inch 120Hz FHD+ curved display (10-bit OLED) with Dolby Vision, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers, 4,500mAh battery, and 55W fast charging.

The product arrives in three colors and all of them have a unique pattern on their rear AG glass panel. Finally, it starts at ¥2,599 ($411) for the base variant.

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Xiaomi has just discounted the price of the Civi in China. The smartphone is now available in the region for 2,499 Yuan for its 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage variant.

The Chinese tech giant’s online store lists the Civi with a special 100 Yuan (roughly 18 US Dollars) discount coupon. For those unaware, the company had first launched the smartphone last year. During its first sale, the company sold out the Civi in just 5 minutes of going live, bringing in over 200 million Yuan (roughly 31 million US Dollars). The company’s success was thanks to its attractive design and capable specs at an attractive mid range price point.

Under the hood, the device features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chip that is paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The Xiaomi Civi is also available in multiple variants and initially started from 2,599 Yuan (roughly 400 US Dollars). Apart from these specs, the company offers the device with skin renewal technology that uses deep learning skin characteristics to reconstruct facial imperfections such as blemishes, acne, and more.

On the front, the smartphone sports a 6.55 inch FHD+ OLED panel with 120hz refresh rate and a 32 megapixel front camera. Meanwhile, the rear houses a 64 megapixel primary shooter paired with an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel macro sensor as well.

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The China-exclusive Xiaomi CIVI which is said to be the most beautiful smartphone offering from the brand stands out from the rest of the lineup due to its clean camera module, gorgeous back panel design, and eye-catching colors. And now, rumors suggest that the CIVI will be getting another color variant.

According to a report by mydrivers, Xiaomi is working on a white variant of the CIVI. The device is already offered in three color variants namely light blue, black and pink. Going with Xiaomi’s design scheme when it comes to the CIVI, we can expect the back to have a velvety, textured glass panel. Additionally, it might also feature a gradient finish that shines under the light.

The Xiaomi CIVI is a smartphone aimed at the young female demographic in Mainland China, however, the new white model might attract more male customers than the previous color variants.

To recall, the Xiaomi CIVI has a 6.55-inch OLED panel with curved edges. It produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset houses a 4,500mAh battery, which carries support for 55W fast charging. It weighs 166 grams and measures only 6.9mm in thickness.

The Snapdragon 778G fuels the Xiaomi CIVI with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It has a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The front camera supports features like autofocus, pixel-level skin restoration feature, and slow-motion video shooting.

The Xiaomi CIVI was released in the Chinese market back in September 2021 at a starting price of 2,599 Yuan (~$402). But unfortunately, this beautiful device is not available outside of China.

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This year Xiaomi launched a new series of phones focused on design. The first model from the series is called Xiaomi Civi and it is definitely one of the most beautiful phones ever released. But the company clearly took inspiration from the latest OPPO devices in order to realize that astonishing finish for the glass back. Talking about OPPO, it just came up with another beautiful phone: the OPPO Reno7 5G, sporting a different design from its predecessor and very original design elements. Here is a comparison between two of the most beautiful phones in the whole market: the Xiaomi CIVI and the OPPO Reno7 5G

OPPO Reno7 5G vs Xiaomi CIVI

Design

Both these phones come with a stunning design: which one to choose? It is mostly a matter of taste. The finish is similar: an opaque but brilliant glass back with a great microcrystalline finish changing color depending on the light angle. The OPPO Reno7 is more compact, while the Xiaomi Civi is bigger but also thinner and lighter. With a thickness of just 7 mm and a weight of 166 grams, the Xiaomi Civi is one of the thinnest and most lightweight phones of 2021. On the other hand, the OPPO Reno7 5G sports an amazing LED ring around the camera which can light up when you receive notifications. If you are nostalgic and you miss the notification LED, you will love it.

Display

One of the most important advantages of the Xiaomi Civi over the OPPO Reno7 is the presence of a superior display. First of all, the Xiaomi Civi has a wider panel, with a diagonal of 6.55 inches (against just 6.43 inches). It is an OLED display that shows up to one billion colors, it supports Dolby Vision, the HDR10+, and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The OPPO Reno7 5G can only show 16M colors and it has a lower 90 Hz refresh rate. Further, it lacks Dolby Vision, so the image quality on streaming platforms will surely be inferior. Both the phones feature an in-display fingerprint reader, but the Xiaomi Civi is the only one with stereo speakers.

Hardware/Software

There are no significant differences between the hardware components of these two handsets, but there is one. Xiaomi Civi and OPPO Reno7 5G are powered by the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz and paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. The OPPO Reno7 5G has a slower UFS 2.1 storage, while the Xiaomi Civi has a faster UFS 2.2. native storage. Both the phones are based on Android 11, but the OPPO Reno7 5G runs ColorOS 12 out of the box with all the new features of the recently announced customization, while you do not get the MIUI 13 with the Xiaomi Civi.

Camera

The camera departments of the OPPO Reno7 5G and the Xiaomi Civi are almost the same: the phones pack a 64 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, a 2 MP macro camera, and a 32 MP selfie snapper. On the paper, the only noticeable difference between these handsets is the focal aperture: it is brighter on the OPPO Reno7 with f/1.7, which means it may be better in low light conditions.

Battery

The battery capacity of these devices is the same: 4500 mAh. But the OPPO Reno7 should be able to provide a longer battery life because its display is more efficient. The OPPO Reno7 5G also features a faster technology to charge the battery, but the difference between the twos is just 5W: the Reno7 5G has 60W fast charging, while the Xiaomi Civi has 55W.

OPPO Reno7 5G vs Xiaomi CIVI: Price

The starting price of the Xiaomi Civi roughly translates into €380/$430 at the actual change, while the OPPO Reno7 5G starts from €360/$405. Overall, these phones are not very different, if we exclude the design. The Xiaomi Civi actually comes with a better display and stereo speakers: this is very important for multimedia lovers. The OPPO Reno7 5G offers that interesting LED light on the back, but for the rest, it is very similar to the Xiaomi Civi but with an inferior display and mono speaker. Which one would you pick?

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OPPO Reno7 5G vs Xiaomi CIVI: PRO and CONS

OPPO Reno7 5G

PROS

• Faster charging
• More compact
• Rear LED ring
• Brighter focal aperture

CONS

• Inferior display

Xiaomi CIVI

PROS

• Better display
• Thinner and lighter
• UFS 2.2 storage
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Slower charging

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In the last months, Xiaomi launched two brand new devices not having a predecessor. The Xiaomi CIVI is the first phone from the Civi series and it replaces the CC series by retaining a great design. Meanwhile, in the Redmi Note series the first Pro+ variant made its debut in China: the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. Both are Xiaomi phones and both are sold in the same price range: so, which one should you choose? There is no universal answer to this question and it mostly depends on the users’ needs. This comparison between Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and Xiaomi Civi will help you to understand the differences.

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ review:

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ vs Xiaomi CIVI

Design

The Xiaomi Civi is one of the most beautiful phones ever. It comes with an outstanding glass back made with a matte but brilliant finish similar to OPPO Glow. Further, it has an aluminum frame and it is one of the thinnest and most lightweight phones in the last generation. It is just 7 mm thin and weighs just 166 grams. Last but not least, it has a curved screen on the front which makes it even more elegant. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ comes with a glass back and a chunkier design: it is far from being one of the best phones in terms of design, so it loses the design comparison.

Display

Despite both the phones featuring an OLED panel, the display of the Xiaomi Civi is at a higher level. It is an OLED panel that shows up to one billion colors and supports a 120 Hz refresh rate, the HDR10+ certification, and Dolby Vision. The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ has a good OLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate and HDR10, but it lacks HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, and it is not able to show all those colors. Further, the Xiaomi Civi features an in-display fingerprint scanner, unlike the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. Thanks to its smaller display (6.55 inches vs 6.67 inches), the Xiaomi Civi is more compact and ergonomic.

Hardware/Software

According to benchmarks, the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform found on the Xiaomi Civi is slightly more powerful than the MediaTek Dimensity 920 of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. And that is not all: the Xiaomi Civi packs up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage, while you can get a max of 8 GB of RAM with the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. Further, the Snapdragon 778G has a better integrated 5G modem with the support of mmWave (besides sub-6 GHz frequencies). So the Xiaomi Civi offers something more when it comes to hardware. The software is exactly the same: the phones run Android 11 customized by MIUI 12.5.

Camera

The Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is an interesting camera phone in the midrange segment because it comes with a 108 MP main camera providing a very high level of detail. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Civi is a superior selfie phone thanks to its amazing 32 MP front camera. On the rear side, the Xiaomi Civi has an average 64 MP sensor, while the secondary sensors are the same for both handsets: an 8 MP ultrawide lens and a 2 MP macro camera. None of these devices is a high-end camera phone (so you won’t get amazing photos in low light conditions), but they both offer good photo quality.

Battery

Despite its incredibly thin design, the Xiaomi Civi has the same battery capacity as the Redmi Note 11 Pro+: 4500 mAh. Due to its smaller display, the Xiaomi Civi should offer a longer battery life on a single charge. But the efficiency of a phone does not only depend on the display: there are a lot of other components to consider, so there may be scenarios in which Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is actually better. Further, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ has a faster charging technology (120W vs 55W).

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi CIVI: Price

The starting price of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ in China is €260/$300, while Xiaomi Civi starts from €343/$396. You can save a lot of money with the Redmi Note 11 Pro+, but the Xiaomi Civi wins this comparison due to its amazing design and display.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi Civi: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus

PROS

• Faster charging
• More affordable
• Expandable storage
• 108 MP camera

CONS

• Inferior hardware

Xiaomi CIVI

PROS

• Amazing design
• Better materials
• Thinner and lighter
• Better hardware

CONS

• Price

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At the end of September, Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi CIVI as a design-centric smartphone targeted at the female audience. This China-exclusive handset is now receiving its first major software update in the form of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition.

Despite releasing a month after the announcement of MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edtion, the Xiaomi CIVI does not ship with the latest version of MIUI. Hence, the device is now receiving the fresh software via an OTA system update.

Apart from bringing the new version of MIUI, the latest system update for Xiaomi CIVI also arrives with October 2021 security patches as well as optimizations for gestures, store download, thermals, and camera.

The update comes with build number V12.5.7.0.RKVCNXM and weighs 1.2GB in size.

Xiaomi CIVI MIUI V12.5.7.0.RKVCNXM Official Changelog (Translated)

• MIUI1 2.5 Enhanced Edition
  • Fully smooth, lower power consumption
• Focus Calculation
  • The intelligent computing power scheduling mechanism based on the scene improves the fluency of all models
• Atomic Memory
  • Ultra-fine memory management mechanism, application residency is comprehensively improved
• Liquid Storage
  • Sensitive and efficient file storage mechanism improves the anti-aging ability of the system.
• Smart Balance
  • Intelligent deployment of flagship hardware performance
• System
  • Optimize the performance of some gesture scenes to improve system fluency
  • Optimize store download and charging temperature rise experience
  • Update Google security patch (2021.10) to improve system security
• Camera
  • Optimize the camera’s response speed and enhance the photo experience

Since the update is being rolled out via OTA, it might take some time to reach every user. It should be also available for imported units.

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Xiaomi’s latest smartphone offering – Xiaomi Civi is now retailing in China. However, it is available for the global audience via the means of Giztop which is now offering an additional 20% discount. The interested folks can use the coupon code XMCIVI20 to avail discount on the checkout page. The powerful device is available in all three color options – Black, Blue, and Pink.

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Xiaomi Civi Specifications

Launched in China a couple of weeks ago, the Xiaomi Civi features a 6.55-inch full-HD+ display having a 120Hz refresh rate and 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. The smartphone bundles a Snapdragon 778 SoC coupled with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 642L GPU. However, it bundles 128/256 GB UFS 2.2 storage and 8/12GB LPDDR4X RAM.

Xiaomi Civi 5G hosts a triple-rear camera module featuring a 64MP primary sensor, a 120-degree 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. There’s a 32MP Samsung GD1 lens on the front for selfies and video calling. The smartphone packs a 4500 mAh battery which supports 55W fast charging. However, support for dual-SIM, the latest connectivity, and the presence of a 3.5mm audio jack make it an exceptional choice.

It is up for grabs on Giztop at a 20% discount using a coupon code. It is a limited-time discount, and users can hurry to grab the device from Giztop.

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Xiaomi recently released a completely different phone than what they have ever released before: the Xiaomi Civi. This phone is aimed at the female market, but as a guy, even I am very much interested in this phone. After using it for a week, I have some things to share with you. 

Xiaomi CIVI Review: Stand out design

If you’ve seen Xiaomi’s promo video, you know how cute and good-looking the pink back covers of the Xiaomi Civi are this time. They have added a fluffy texture to the pink glass back panel. It looks quite pretty under the light. And this design won’t just appeal to female users but even guys like me would appreciate this back cover.

And because of the curved screen and the narrower width of the body, it feels better in your hand. The upper and lower metal frames are recessed to make the phone more refined. But the charging port isn’t centered and this makes me uncomfortable. The lens is made smaller, and this lens design is a bit like a smaller version of the Mi 10T series. The best part is that Civi is only 6g heavier than the XIAOMI 11 Lite 5G NE, but the battery has been increased to 4500mAh. Who doesn’t like a phone that is only 166g but can be used all day without charging? 

I know I do!

While such a light phone is easy to use, its back cover is like a layer of flour and is really, really slippery. Plus, the center frame is very narrow and doesn’t provide enough friction. So if you use it for a long time, the full weight of the phone presses down on your little finger, so it’s not really easy to hold much like a heavy phone. Of course, if you like to use a case, you won’t have this problem.

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Overall, the Xiaomi Civi is a mid-range phone, but it looks and feels like a flagship device.

Xiaomi CIVI Review: Better Display

I carefully compared the official specs of the Civi’s screen and found little change on paper between it and the XIAOMI 11 Lite 5G NE. The Civi’s refresh rate has become 120Hz, and the peak brightness is a little higher too. However, after a week of use, the screen’s difference between the two is actually quite large. For example, from a straight screen to a curved screen, the bezels have become narrower. In particular, the lower bezel is narrower than Xiaomi’s own flagship phone, the Mi 11 Ultra. And it uses an under-screen fingerprint instead of a side fingerprint scanner.

The Xiaomi 11 Lite NE’s screen uses RGB Delta Pixels, which resulted in a very poor screen clarity problem that was solved on the Civi. After changing the supplier of the screen to Diamond-like pixels, the clarity is no different from that of Samsung’s screen. However, the problem of rainbow lines on the screen is a bit more serious than the 11 Lite NE. All in all, the Xiaomi Civi’s screen is in the upper-middle class, much better than the XIAOMI 11 Lite 5G NE.

Xiaomi CIVI Review: Selfie & Rear Cameras

Because it is a phone specifically designed for female users, before we talk about the rear lens for taking pictures, I want to talk about the front camera first. This time, Civi is finally using a new 32MP lens that can auto-focus instead of a traditional 20MP front lens without autofocus.

Because young Asian female users generally like to retouch their selfies, Xiaomi is also introducing a new beauty mode algorithm that will make your selfies look more natural even in beauty mode. Compared to the beauty mode of Xiaomi 11 Lite NE, the biggest change is that the skin has become smoother, with less noise, and at the same time the skin pores are not completely eliminated. This makes it look better than the previous beauty mode.

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When we turn off the beauty mode, with the superb front lens, it can still take selfies with more details and less noise. Although the HDR effect is weaker than the Lite NE, the advantage is that the hair will not turn purple. For the self-portrait effect, Xiaomi Civi really spares no effort. It has two flash lights tucked on either side of the front lens. The area around the screen can also turn white to light up your face. The flash + screen fill light effect is excellent, and the face skin tone is more natural, the details become more, even the HDR effect has become stronger. But if you wear glasses, the reflection from the lights can be a problem. 

And with the addition of autofocus on the front, you no longer need to worry about losing focus due to the close shooting distance. You can really use your phone as a mirror to check your makeup.

The main rear camera uses the same sensor as the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE, and the ultra-wide lens is also 8 MP. But the macro lens is not as good as the telephoto macro lens on the 11 Lite NE.

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The performance of the main camera in the daytime is relatively close between the two phones. The main difference is the color tuning for food. When the AI recognizes the subject as food, Civi’s colors are more intense and the contrast is higher. The difference in other scenes is almost negligible. When the sky is dark, although both perform very well in most scenes with more lights, when the lighting goes down and the Xiaomi Civi in auto mode reveals its problems. The highlights can’t be controlled, while 11 Lite NE doesn’t have this problem. The good thing is that Civi’s night mode is well optimized, not only can the highlights be controlled, but the colors can also be reproduced. For example, the red light sign is definitely not the rosy red of the 11 Lite NE, but closer to the positive red as seen on the Civi sample.

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The ultra-wide lens on both phones is also very similar. Xiaomi Civi still has the problem of partial overexposure in low light, and the purple edge problem is not optimized. Sometimes the purple edge effect is worse on the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE, while sometimes it’s worse on the Xiaomi Civi. But this ultra-wide lens is also average, and it performs well as long as there’s enough light. 

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As for the macro lens, it is an ordinary macro lens. Both the closest focusing distance and image quality are worse than 11 Lite NE’s telephoto macro lens.

The main difference between Xiaomi Civi’s video recording capabilities and the 11 Lite NE is still the color, which is more intense on the Civi most of the time. As for noise, dynamic range, stabilization, etc., there is still no visible difference with 11 Lite NE.

Xiaomi CIVI Review: Performance and Gaming

The chip is still Snapdragon 778G with LPDDR 4X and UFS 2.2, and the Benchmark score is almost the same as the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE.

The phone scores 510,000 on AnTuTu, 2400 on 3Dmark, 780 on Geekbench 5 single-core, and nearly 3000 on its multi-core test. This chip’s gaming performance is also very clear to everyone. Because they feature Snapdragon 778G, PUBG can only be run in the Ultra frame rate under HDR Graphics. It offers stable performance at 40FPS without problems.

Genshin Impact started out at 50 FPS, but was soon locked at 30 FPS. Finally, it didn’t even stabilize at 30 FPS, averaging at 24.8 FPS which is not very good. But if you compare it to the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE, you’ll find that the Xiaomi Civi is actually performing quite well. The Xiaomi 11 Lite NE not only struggled to achieve a frame rate above 30 fps, but it also lagged a lot. When you think about it, the fact that the phone is light and thin makes it impossible to dissipate heat very well. Xiaomi probably didn’t intend this phone for playing any big games, and that’s exactly what we could confirm.

Xiaomi CIVI Review: Battery Life

This time the Xiaomi Civi’s box is also very simple, it has no charger and no charging cable. Of course, if Xiaomi’s charger is not inside the box, it will definitely come with a separate charger. Much like the provided charger, the phone supports up to 55w of charging power. It takes ten minutes to charge to 27%, half an hour to charge to 77%, and 45 minutes to 100%. 

Will the 4500mAh battery last longer than the 11 Lite NE? 

Half an hour of 1080P online video consumed 4%, Tiktok consumed 5%. Ten minutes of PUBG dropped the charge by 3%, and 20 minutes Genshin Impact by 8%. Basically it’s the same battery life score as the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE.

So the Xiaomi Civi is a beefed-up version of the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE, with an upgraded look and a more powerful screen and front-facing camera. The fact that the Xiaomi Civi is selling well in China shows that many people still like a nice and thin phone, provided it doesn’t have too many flaws. 

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Earlier today (30th September 2021), the Xiaomi CIVI went on sale for the first time in China. Within just 5 minutes of the sale going live, the new smartphone managed to bring in over 200 million Yuan (roughly 31 million US Dollars) in sales.

Talking about the device first, the CIVI was just unveiled by the Chinese tech giant earlier this week. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chip that is paired with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. So, the device is available in multiple variants and starts from 2,599 Yuan (roughly 400 US Dollars). Apart from notable specs in the upper mid range segment, the company offers the device with skin renewal technology that uses deep learning skin characteristics to reconstruct facial imperfections such as blemishes, acne, and more.

Now, a new image poster shared by the brand’s Product Manager (@Cici_老魏) revealed that the device’s first sale was quite successful. The CIVI was available across multiple channels and managed to bring in 200 million Yuan in sales in just under 5 minutes. In other words, the device is already popular in the company’s home country. Xiaomi stated that the device targets the youth and specifically women, offering excellent portrait shooting capabilities. This skin rejuvenation feature is offered through the handset’s 32 megapixel Samsung GD1 lens that also features autofocus and dual soft LED flash.

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Earlier this week, Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi CIVI smartphone in China. Aimed to target the youth and female audience, the CIVI handset offers an exciting design, a 32-megapixel camera, a 120Hz AMOLED panel, and Snapdragon 778G chip. Fresh information reveals that the company has no plans to release the smartphone outside China.

Xiaomi confirmed to Android Authority that, “Xiaomi CIVI remains a Mainland China-only device.” This statement does not really rule out a rebranded version of the phone for the global markets.

Xiaomi CIVI specifications and price

The Xiaomi CIVI has a 6.55-inch OLED panel with curved edges. It produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The handset houses a 4,500mAh battery, which carries support for 55W fast charging. It weighs 166 grams and measures only 6.9mm in thickness.

The Snapdragon 778G fuels the Xiaomi CIVI with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. It has a 32-megapixel front camera, and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. The front camera supports features like autofocus, pixel-level skin restoration feature, and slow-motion video shooting.

The CIVI comes with other features like an in-screen fingerprint scanner, MIUI 12.5 based Android 1, dual SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port. It comes in three options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. They are priced at 2,599 Yuan (~$402), 2,899 Yuan (~$448), and 3,199 Yuan (~$495), respectively. It will go on sale for the first time in China in tomorrow (Sept. 30).

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The Xiaomi Civi was announced today in China. Other than its stunning design and build, the specifications of the smartphone are no different from what we have seen from a lot of other upper mid-range devices. However, there is one thing that the Civi has in common with other Xiaomi flagships released this year.

Just like the Xiaomi 11 series, the Xiaomi Civi does not come with a charger included in the box. As seen in early unboxing videos, the Xiaomi Civi comes in a slim box with a thickness similar to that of the Mi 11 series. Inside the box is the phone, a clear TPU case, and the usual documents.

This is the first non-flagship Xiaomi phone that isn’t shipping with a charger included in the box. However, it appears Xiaomi is sending reviewers a power adapter with the phone. The poster above also states that those who purchase the phone will get an optional 55W GaN charger in a separate pack just as Xiaomi did with the Xiaomi Mi 11.

The Xiaomi Civi has a 6.53-inch curved AMOLED screen with a centered punch hole and a 120Hz refresh rate. There is a 32MP camera behind the cut-out in the screen and an in-display fingerprint scanner in the bottom half.

Powering the Xiaomi Civi is the Snapdragon 778G processor and it is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of non-expandable storage. The main rear camera is a 64MP sensor and it is paired with an 8MP ultrawide angle camera and a 2MP macro camera.

Under the glass body is a 4500mAh battery with support for 55W fast charging just like the Mi 11. There is dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, infrared blaster, and dual-SIM support. Xiaomi ships the phone with MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11.

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The Xiaomi Civi is Xiaomi’s latest smartphone and the first of a new series. While the specs of the phone are nothing special, what really stands out is the design and the craftsmanship, an area Xiaomi has focused more on lately.

Chinese brands such as Vivo and OPPO have phones that are loved not only for their features but their design. For Vivo, it is its S series while the Reno series is OPPO’s line of design-focused smartphones. Xiaomi wants to capture this market which is pretty popular in its home country of China which is the reason why the Xiaomi Civi exists.

Most of the photos of the new smartphone have come from press renders but live images from ITHome and WHYLAB which have received the phone for review provide a better look at the phone. Trust us when we say the Xiaomi Civi is indeed a stunning phone and we are talking about both colors. The images below should convince you of that.

As you can see, the Xiaomi Civi has a crystal-like finish on the back (more visible on the black variant) which refracts light and gives it an appearance similar to a star-filled sky or to sound cliche “like diamonds in the sky”. Those with a keen eye will see the finish is very similar to OPPO’s Reno Glow design. The popular Weibo account, WHYLAB, has shared photos of the black variant as well as a microscopic photo of the rear to get a closer look at the millions of tiny crystals that give the Xiaomi Civi its appearance.

Xiaomi didn’t focus on just the back of the phone. The front of the phone is home to a 6.55-inch curved display that uses COP packaging technology similar to that of the iPhones. It also has very slim bezels.

The Xiaomi Civi is powered by the Snapdragon 778G processor, has a 64MP triple rear camera setup, a 32MP selfie camera, 4500mAh battery capacity, and support for 55W fast charging.

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Xiaomi CIVI, the company’s first CIVI branded smartphone has launched in China. Reports have claimed that the CC9 series that debuted in 2019 has been rebranded as the CIVI. The newly announced Xiaomi CIVI is a selfie-focused phone with an impressive design, which may attract female buyers.  Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Xiaomi CIVI.

Xiaomi CIVI specifications

The Xiaomi CIVI has a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with curved edges and a punch-hole at the top-center position. It produces a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. One of the major attractions of the CIVI is a 32-megapixel Samsung GD1 lens, which comes with features like autofocus, dual-soft LED flash, and skin renewal technology. The latter relies on deep learning skin characteristics to reconstruct facial imperfections such as blemishes, acne, and so on.

The rear camera setup of the Xiaomi CIVI has a 64-megapixel primary camera, an ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The handset runs on MIUI 12.5 based Android 11 OS. In terms of design, it features an AG glass on the back and a metallic frame.

The Snapdragon 778G chipset powers the handset with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The device ships with a 4,500mAh battery, which carries support for 55W rapid charging. The smartphone offers other features such as dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB-C, an in-display fingerprint scanner, Dolby Atmos powered stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Xiaomi CIVI pricing and availability

The Xiaomi CIVI variants and their prices are as follows:

• 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – 2,599 Yuan (~$404)
• 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 2,899 Yuan (~$449)
• 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage – 3,199 Yuan (~$495)

The handset will be available in colors like Light Blue, Shiny Black, and Pink. At present, there is no word on its availability outside China.

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Xiaomi will be announcing its first Xiaomi CIVI branded smartphone at 2 PM (local time) today in China. A leaked poster of the Xiaomi CIVI that mentions all its specifications and pricing is now doing rounds on Weibo. Let us see what to expect from the smartphone.

Xiaomi CIVI specifications (rumored)

The poster states that the Xiaomi CIVI measures 6.98mm in thickness and 71.5mm in width. It weighs only 166 grams. The handset sports a curved edge display, a metallic frame, and an AG glass on the back.

The Xiaomi CIVI has a 6.55-inch curved OLED panel that offers 1 20Hz refresh rate, 1.07 billion colors, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+. The centrally positioned punch-hole screen also features an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera, which comes with features like pixel-level skin renewal technology, autofocus, and double soft light.

The rear camera setup of the Xiaomi CIVI is headlined by a 64-megapixel main camera. It is coupled with an ultrawide lens with a 120-degree FOV and a macro lens.

The Snapdragon 778G chipset is present under the hood of the Xiaomi CIVI. The leaked poster further mentions that it comes with 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM and 128 / 256 GB of built-in storage. It is backed by a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 55W fast charging.

Xiaomi CIVI pricing (rumored)

As per the leaked poster, the Xiaomi CIVI has three variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, respectively. They are priced at 2,799 Yuan (~$433), 3,099 Yuan (~$479), and 3,399 Yuan (~$526). It could be available in three colors like black, blue, and peach.

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Xiaomi has scheduled an event for September 27 to launch the Xiaomi CIVI smartphone. The company has been officially teasing the features of this phone for the past few days. The latest teasers reveal the chipset and the battery capacity.

According to the official Xiaomi Weibo account, the upcoming Xiaomi CIVI will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. The same chip is present inside the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G and a number of other mid-range smartphones from other brands.

Although we know that the Snapdragon 778G is inferior to the Snapdragon 780G found in the Mi 11 Lite 5G (aka Mi 11 Youth Edition), Xiaomi claims that the Xiaomi CIVI will offer a smooth experience for 36 months.

Further, the firm also confirms the presence of a 4,500mAh battery. For those unaware, this handset measures only 6.98mm in thickness and weighs about 166g. The Mi 11 Lite series with almost similar measurements houses a slightly smaller 4,250mAh battery.

According to previous teasers, the Xiaomi CIVI will have a design similar to vivo and OPPO smartphones. It will feature a triangular camera array, an AG glass back, a curved display with a centered punch-hole, and a metal frame. The device is also said to offer ‘pixel-level’ beauty mode in the camera app.

Last but not least, a tipster even revealed most of the remaining specs. However, we would advise you to consider them with a pinch of salt.

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Xiaomi is gearing up for the launch of its upcoming CIVI smartphone. The device is set to be unveiled on 27th September 2021, but prior to its launch, the company’s Founder and CEO revealed an interesting feature regarding the smartphone.

In a Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website) post, Lei Jun stated the new CIVI will offer pixel level skin rejuvenation through its camera’s beauty mode. As per the senior executive, the new beauty mode will bring out the true potential of the users’ skin. Lei Jun stated in the social media post that “I do not believe in perfection, but I think everyone has their own beauty,” (direct translatation).

Furthermore, the official also reshared another Weibo post that showcased the camera’s beauty mode in action. In this, we can observe the CIVI’s selfie camera taking images of a user who’s acne was covered up almost seamlessly through the new beauty mode. The Founder and CEO also used the social media platform to explain the workings of this new beauty mode. He stated that advancement in technology enabled the company to offer skin rejuvenation at the pixel level.

Xiaomi managed to achieve this by using an advanced Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) that helps “rebuild” the skin. While this does seem promising, we will have to wait for real tests to know about its actual effectiveness. We will also be covering the September 27 launch event as well, so stay tuned for more updates.

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Xiaomi will be launching the Xiaomi CIVI smartphone on Sept. 27 in China. Yesterday, the company revealed the design of the handset. Chinese tipsters have shared the key specifications of the handset

Xiaomi Civi specifications (Rumored)

The Xiaomi CIVI is expected to house a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a curved edge design. It will carry support for Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 778G chipset is likely to drive the smartphone. It is likely to house a 4,500mAh battery that carries support for 55W rapid charging.

For selfies, the CIVI handset may feature a 32-megapixel Samsung GD1 lens. Its rear-facing triple camera setup could be equipped with a 64-megapixel Samsung GW3 primary camera.

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The Xiaomi CIVI will be sporting an AG matte back and a metallic middle frame. It will measure 6.98mm in thickness and weigh 166 grams.

The Xiaomi CIVI will be stacked against the likes of Honor 50, OPPO Reno6, Vivo S10 series in the offline market in China. It is likely to arrive in variants such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are speculated to cost 2,699 Yuan (~$417), 2,999 Yuan, and 3,299 Yuan (~$464).

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Xiaomi has confirmed to launch a new smartphone series called Xiaomi CIVI in China on September 27. As we are only a few days from the announcement, the company has now begun to tease this device. Today, the firm has shared a video and posters revealing the design of the phone. At the same time, a popular leaker has even shared the live images.

According to the official teasers by Xiaomi, the upcoming Xiaomi CIVI will likely compete against the vivo S and the OPPO Reno series of smartphones in China. Just like the handsets from the competition, this one will be also focused on design and camera.

From the video and poster, we can see that the phone has a triangular triple camera array. This camera placement design was popularized by vivo with the launch of the vivo X50 series. Now, even other OEMs like Meizu with its Meizu 18x and Xiaomi have started using this design.

Further, the handset has a curved display and an AG Glass back, which appears to be identical to OPPO Reno Glow design on the OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G. But unlike OPPO, Xiaomi uses a metal frame instead of a plastic frame. Also, the color combination is unique with a gold-colored frame and a blue gradient rear finish.

Talking about placements, the power and volume keys sit on the right side, while the left side has nothing. The bottom of the device includes a USB Type-C port, a speaker grille, a primary microphone hole, and a SIM card slot. Lastly, the top houses a secondary microphone hole, an IR blaster, another speaker grille, and Dolby Atmos branding.

Xiaomi is yet to reveal the features of Xiaomi CIVI yet. However, the firm and Digital Chat Station have confirmed that this smartphone measures 6.98mm in thickness and weighs 166g.

Having said that, we expect the company to drop more teasers revealing the features of this phone every day until the day of the launch on September 27.

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A snapshot of the Chinese Mi Store that had appeared a few days ago revealed Xiaomi could be planning to launch a new phone called Civi. Today, the company took to its Weibo handle to confirm that it will be introducing a new series of smartphones with the Civi moniker. It will be announced at 2 PM (local time) on Sept. 27.

Xiaomi is yet to share the details of the Xiaomi Civi smartphone. It is speculated that the company will be replacing its CC series with the Civi lineup. The new series is expected to target the female audience in China. Like the CC9 series that debuted in 2019, the Civi phones are expected to come with impressive design and photography capabilities.

A Xiaomi phone with a 2107119DC model number was spotted at the TENAA certification site a few weeks ago. The images and specifications of the device suggest that it could be a Chinese variant of the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G that debuted in global markets recently. There is a possibility that this device may break cover as the first Xiaomi Civi branded smartphone.

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE specifications

The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE has a 6.55-inch AMOLED screen that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a front camera of 20-megapixel and a 64-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (telemacro) triple rear unit. The phone features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The Snapdragon 778G powers the 11 Lite 5G NE. It comes with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of storage. The handset houses a 4,250mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging. It is preinstalled with MIUI 12 based Android 11 OS.

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Chinese tipsters are now sharing a screenshot Mi Store version of China on Weibo. The reason behind it is that it is now showing a banner of a mysterious Xiaomi Civi device that will debut at 2 PM (local time) on Sept. 27. The machine-translated version of the Chinese text in the poster reads “A natural and beautiful technology conference,” which indicates that it will be sporting an impressive design. The image of a retail box in the image suggests that the Xiaomi Civi could be an upcoming smartphone.

Several reports have claimed that Xiaomi will be announcing the Xiaomi CC11 smartphone soon in China. It is likely to be a rebranded version of the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G, which was announced in global markets last week. It is now being speculated that instead of launching it as CC11, the company may call it Xiaomi Civi.

Xiaomi Civi specifications (expected)

A Xiaomi phone with model number 2107119DC was approved by the TENAA authority of China last month. This device is said to be the Chinese variant of the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G. The handset features a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ punch-hole display, Snapdragon 778G chipset, 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM, a 4,250mAh battery that supports 33W rapid charging, and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of native storage.

The handset features a 20-megapixel camera for capturing selfies. Its rear camera setup is headlined by a 64-megapixel main camera. It is likely to be accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 5-megapixel macro camera. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

There is a possibility that Xiaomi Civi could be some other device and not a smartphone. Hence, it is advisable to wait for more information to appear to know the true identity of Xiaomi Civi.

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