BackBack Xiaomi 14 CIVI smartphone first impressions: Watch out for this camera-centric, almost-flagship device

 Xiaomi 14 series has a new addition - the Xiaomi 14 CIVI! The company pitches this device as a camera-centric smartphone, with CIVI being short for “Cinematic Vision." Launched with a price of ₹39,999 for the 8GB + 256 GB variant and ₹44,999 for 12GB + 512 GB, the smartphone was launched on June 12, 2024 in three colours - Matcha Green, Cruise Blue, and Shadow Black and is the latest offering in the upper mid-range smartphone category.

We got the chance to toy around with the device right after launch to assess if it holds up to the promise of being a powerful offering in the almost-flagship category. In this article, we focus on the first impressions of using the device, its design, battery, camera setup, and overall value in a price segment that's targeting Indian users who want a flagship experience for almost half of the price.