Introducing the Xiaomi Civi 3: A Harmonious Blend of Design and Performance

Following a series of leaks and speculations, Xiaomi has officially introduced the Xiaomi Civi 3 smartphone in China. This new device serves as a direct follow-up to the Xiaomi Civi 2 model that was released in 2022. The smartphone harmoniously combines attractive design elements with high-performance capabilities. Xiaomi has positioned itself competitively in the Chinese market with an appealing price point. Let’s delve deeper into the specifications, features, and pricing details of the Xiaomi Civi 3 in this article.

Xiaomi Civi 3 Price and Specs

The latest Xiaomi Civi 3 is now available for purchase in China with three different storage options. The base variant offers 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, priced at CNY 2,499 (approximately Rs. 29,300). The other two variants include 12GB of RAM with 512GB of storage, priced at CNY 2,699 (approximately Rs. 31,600), and 16GB of RAM with 1TB of storage, priced at CNY 2,999 (approximately Rs. 35,200). Pre-orders for the phone are currently being accepted in China.

The Xiaomi Civi 3 is presented in four attractive color choices: Adventure Gold, Coconut Grey, Mint Green, and Rose Purple. Featuring a 6.55-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels. The Xiaomi Civi 3 provides users with a generous refresh rate of up to 120Hz, a touch sampling rate that can reach up to 240Hz, and an impressive peak brightness of 1500 nits. The Corning Gorilla Glass safeguards the display of the Xiaomi Civi 3.

Under the hood, the newly launched Xiaomi smartphone is powered by a 4nm octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 8200 5G chipset, coupled with Mali-G610 GPU. It is available in configurations of up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 3.1 storage. The Xiaomi Civi 3 runs on the Android 13-based MIUI 14 operating system out of the box.

In terms of camera capabilities, the Xiaomi Civi 3 sports a triple rear camera setup, including a 50-megapixel Sony IMX800 primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), an 8-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel sensor for macro photography. The phone also features a dual front camera setup, consisting of a 32-megapixel primary sensor with autofocus and a secondary 32-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens.

The rear camera module of the Xiaomi Civi 3 is housed within a slightly raised circular module in the upper left corner of the back panel, with the LED flash positioned just below it. The dual front camera system is placed on opposite ends of a centrally aligned horizontal elliptical cutout at the top of the display. Powering the Xiaomi Civi 3 is a 4,500mAh battery with support for 67W wired fast charging. The phone includes a USB Type-C port and features an in-display fingerprint sensor for security. The device weighs 173.5 grams and measures 158.75mm x 71.7mm x 7.56mm in dimensions.