Xiaomi has expanded its 2024 flagship series with the launch of the Xiaomi 14 Civi this month. The smartphone is the most affordable smartphone in the series and joins the more expensive Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra. We have been testing the Xiaomi 14 Civi for about two weeks now and we think it has the best features of both the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra, yet is priced affordably and that is perhaps the biggest feature of the Xiaomi 14 Civi. You can read our detailed review of this smartphone. However, now that the phone is available to buy, if you want a brief overview of the good and bad things about the Xiaomi 14 Civi, here is our review in 5 points.

– The Xiaomi 14 Civi is known for its compact size and attractive design, making it easy to use with one hand. The Matcha Green variant, with its faux leather and wood-pressed finish, is particularly eye-catching. Its light weight and quad curved display make it visually appealing and practical, offering the best of both curved and flat screen experiences. The display itself is bright and vibrant, ensuring a great viewing experience whether you are indoors or outside in the sun.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Zen 3 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of RAM, the Xiaomi 14 Civi delivers smooth and stutter-free performance. During the 15-day test period, the phone handled multitasking and app switching with ease. Despite a little heat during charging or gaming, the device remained cool enough to use comfortably. The efficient cooling system quickly dissipates any heat build-up.

-While the Xiaomi 14 Civi’s battery life may not be its strongest feature, it is good enough for moderate usage, typically lasting a full day. Heavy users may need to recharge sooner. The phone’s 4,700mAh battery supports 67W fast charging, which reduces its average battery longevity by a considerable amount. In 42 minutes, the phone can charge from 0 percent to 100 percent.

– The camera setup on the Xiaomi 14 Civi is impressive. It features a triple camera system with a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens. The Leica lenses deliver sharp, true-to-life images, especially in Leica Authentic mode. While portrait mode can sometimes produce soft focus in low light, the overall image quality remains high due to effective AI post-processing.

-Priced between Rs 42,999 and Rs 50,999, the Xiaomi 14 Civi offers great value for money. Its combination of a beautiful display, attractive design, strong performance, and high-quality cameras make it a strong contender in the under Rs 50,000 market segment. And with bank offers or exchange, the prices of the smartphone drop to Rs 39,999 for the base variant and Rs 47,999 for the top model. Competing with models like the OnePlus 12R and Nothing Phone 2, the Xiaomi 14 Civi is one of the best options available in its price range.

– The Xiaomi 14 Civi is a great option for those looking to buy a top-performing smartphone under Rs 50,000. Despite its average battery life, the fast charging feature quickly makes up for this shortcoming. The phone’s great display, lightweight and attractive design, and excellent camera system make it an attractive option. If you are looking to buy a new smartphone in the Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 range, the Xiaomi 14 Civi should definitely be on your list.