Xiaomi has recently launched the highly anticipated Civi 3 smartphone in China after a series of teasing and anticipation. The device offers a harmonious combination of stunning images and impressive performance thanks to the advanced Dimensity 8200-Ultra processor. It is considered as one of the most attractive smartphones released recently. Without further ado, let’s move on to the details of the Xiaomi Civi 3.
Design and display
On the back of the device, the Xiaomi Civi 3 has an attractive dual-tone aesthetic and offers users four gorgeous color options: Rose Purple, Mint Green, Adventure Gold, and Coconut Ash. In the upper left corner you will find a prominent camera module housing all three lenses. The camera island is elegantly surrounded by a metal ring that perfectly matches the color of the back panel, creating an elegant and sophisticated look. The flash module is located just below the camera ring.
The edges of Xiaomi Civi 3 have a seamless blend of straight and curved contours that taper gracefully at both ends to provide a satisfying and ergonomic grip for users. Thinness is one of the key advantages of this device, as it is only 7.56mm thick and weighs only 173 grams.
Xiaomi Civi 3 has a 6.55-inch curved OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. It offers a screen frame rate of up to 120 Hz and a touch sampling rate of up to 240 Hz for smooth and responsive interaction. Thanks to the DCI-P3 Color Gamut Peak, the display reproduces rich and accurate colors and its maximum brightness of 1500 nits ensures excellent visibility even in bright conditions.
The Civi 3 includes features such as 1920 Hz high frequency PWM dimming for flicker-free viewing, a primary color display with accurate color rendering, and 12-bit panel support for smooth color gradations. It also features automatic brightness adjustment, a Sunshine display for better sunlight readability, and HDR10+ and Adaptive HDR10+ for enhanced dynamic range. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass, which resists scratches and drops. There’s also a pill-shaped cutout for dual front-facing cameras at the top center of the front panel.
productivity
Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the recently released MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra chipset. For those who don’t know, it is an enhanced version of the Dimensity 8200 SoC with higher CPU clocks, higher GPU clocks and most importantly supporting sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G bands.
To be precise, the Dimensity 8200-Ultra is based on TSMC’s N4 node and is octa-core with one Cortex-X2 core clocked up to 3.2GHz, three Cortex-A78 cores clocked up to 2.85GHz, and four Cortex It has a processor. -A55 cores clocked up to 2.0 GHz. It also features Mali-G610 MC6 GPU, IMG BXT 6E Gen 1 ISP and MediaTek APU 690 AI engine.
Xiaomi Civi 3 offers users a choice between two variants of RAM. Choosing the 12GB RAM configuration will provide LPDDR5 memory, while the 16GB RAM variant will provide LPDDR5X memory. The device is available in three UFS 3.1 memory variants, from 256GB to 1TB. It runs MIUI 14 based on Android 13.
Xiaomi Civi 3 is equipped with a built-in 4500 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, which the brand claims can last more than a day on a single charge. The device is equipped with a USB Type-C charging interface that supports BC1.2, PD3.0 and PD2.0 charging protocols. With 67W fast charging, the Civi 3 can reach 100% charge in just 38 minutes, providing fast and efficient charging. To keep temperatures under control, Xiaomi has also included a massive 4000mm² stainless steel VC liquid cooling system.
For connectivity, the phone offers 5G, WIFI 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 with AAC / LDAC / LHDC support. It also has NFC along with Beidou GLONASS and AGNSS. Xiaomi Civi 3 is equipped with a number of sensors, including an optical distance sensor, an ambient light sensor under the screen for determining color temperature, a backlight sensor, a flicker sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyroscope, an electronic compass. a Z-axis linear motor and an infrared remote sensor, providing various features and improving user experience.
Cell
In terms of photography, the Xiaomi Civi 3 has triple rear cameras. This setup includes a 50-megapixel Sony IMX800 sensor with f/1.77 aperture and optical image stabilization (OIS) support that ensures sharp and steady shots. Next to the 50MP lens is an 8MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture that widens the field of view. Also, the kit includes a 2 megapixel macro lens for close-up photography. The main camera can record 4K 30fps, 1080p 30fps/60fps and 720p 30fps video.
The front of the device has a pill-shaped cutout that houses the dual selfie camera. The main lens is a 32-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture and autofocus. The secondary front camera also has 32 MP resolution and is an ultra wide-angle lens with electronic image stabilization (EIS) support and f/2.4 aperture. This front camera configuration allows users to take high-resolution selfies and wide-angle selfies with enhanced stability. The front camera can record 4K 30fps, 1080p 30fps/60fps and 720p 30fps video.
Prices and availability
Xiaomi Civi 3 offers different models with different RAM and internal memory configurations. The base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal memory costs 2,499 yuan ($353). The variant with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage retails for 2,699 yuan ($382). For those seeking maximum storage capacity, the top model offers 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage for 2,999 yuan ($424). Pre-orders for the Xiaomi Civi 3 started today in China.