Xiaomi is ready to hit the 10-year limit in India in July this year. But you may be surprised to learn that before the launch of Xiaomi 14 Civi, the company could not compete with competing smartphone manufacturers at prices below Rs 50,000. The company has tried to really rethink this price segment by releasing its recent model 14 Civi (short for Cinematic Vision) to beat the competition at prices below Rs 50,000. It has a premium look and is packed like a flagship smartphone with all the trimmings.
Stressful times have come for Xiaomi since it introduced the 14 and 14 Ultra models a few weeks ago. But the company does not want to stop at this when it comes to satisfying consumer demand. Since the Xiaomi 14 series is firmly established in the premium category with one foot and in the price segments of the mass market (such as Redmi and Redmi Note), the year 2024 already looks like a great year for the company, until which it will take another six months. Unlike previous years, Xiaomi has learned lessons on how to make its smartphone line more rational, which it shared with the world during the Civi presentation.
Finally, with 14 civi worth less than 50, 000 rupees, the smartphone segment is getting the smartphone it deserves, especially since the phones are currently available at this price, including the OnePlus 12R and the Samsung Galaxy A55, which are great models, but mainly on paper. Let’s analyze the smartphone in this review.
I am glad that Xiaomi has retained the design dynamics of Civi, which is closer to the Xiaomi 14 than to the 14 Ultra. In terms of size, the 14 Civi (with a 6,55-inch display) is perfectly balanced and is between the 14 (6,36-inch) and the 14 Ultra (6,73-inch). It is also the lightest of the series at 179.3 grams, which makes it a convenient and straightforward choice, especially when compared to competitors such as the OnePlus 12R (207 grams) and the Samsung Galaxy A55 (213 grams). Not surprisingly, the 14 Civi (7.4 mm) model is also the thinnest in this price range, which increases its practicality.
*6.55-Inch Quad-core AMOLED display with curved screen
* Refresh rate of 120 Hz
* maximum brightness of 3000 nits
If you are one of those who love big displays, then the Xiaomi 14 Civi may not interest you. Compared to the competition, the 14 Civi is equipped with a 6.55-inch screen, the 12R with a 6.78-inch screen, and the Galaxy A55 with a 6.6-inch screen. Civi has a square AMOLED display, the first in this price segment. Other features include a refresh rate of 120 Hz, a peak brightness of 3000 nits, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, a resolution of 460PPI and support for the TÜV Rheinland certified Low Blue Light (hardware solution).
