Xiaomi brought the Civi line to India in June 2024 with the Xiaomi 14 Civi, priced at Rs 42,999 for 8 GB/256 GB. It is a rebranded Civi 4 Pro from China, aimed at style-conscious buyers who want flagship-like cameras and design without paying flagship prices. It competed with the OnePlus 12R, Nothing Phone (2) and Galaxy S23 FE.
The 6.55-inch curved AMOLED runs at 120Hz with 1236 x 2750 resolution and high peak brightness. The slim body comes in finishes including vegan leather and a metallic texture, making it one of the slimmer phones of its class. Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 offers near-flagship performance, comfortably handling games at high settings, with HyperOS running on Android 14.
The rear cameras are a 50 MP Leica main with OIS, a 12 MP ultrawide and a 50 MP 2x telephoto, producing pleasing portraits. Up front are dual 32 MP cameras, one wide and one standard, a rarity for group selfies. The 4700 mAh battery gets through a day, and 67W charging refills it quickly, though there is no wireless charging or high IP rating.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 42,999 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | June 2024 |
| Segment | Upper mid-range |
| Display | 6.55-inch, AMOLED, curved, 120Hz, 1236 x 2750 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP main (OIS) + 12 MP ultrawide + 50 MP 2x telephoto |
| Front camera | 32 MP + 32 MP ultrawide |
| Battery | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired |
| Software at launch | Android 14, HyperOS |
| 5G | Yes |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Colours | Matcha Green, Cruise Blue, Shadow Black |
What we like
- Slim, stylish design
- Leica cameras with a 2x telephoto
- Dual selfie cameras
- Near-flagship performance
What could be better
- No wireless charging
- No strong water resistance rating
- Curved screen not for everyone
Who should buy it
Selfie lovers and style-focused buyers who want Leica cameras and strong performance under Rs 45,000.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (June 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.