Xiaomi Civi 1S with 32MP selfie camera, Snapdragon 778G+ SoC launched

Xiaomi Civi 1S was launched on Thursday, the latest addition to the China-specific Civi series that was introduced in September 2021. The handset is designed to cater to the selfie-loving crowd. It features a 32-megapixel front-facing camera with features like 2x zoom and autofocus. There are also various beautification features such as 4D Light Chasing Beauty and Native Beauty Portrait 2.0 technologies. The handset comes with a ‘Miracle Sunshine’ design with a gradient diamond-textured finish that gives the phone a unique look.

Xiaomi Civi 1S price, availability

The Xiaomi Civi 1S is currently only available in China and is not expected to launch in the global market. The base variant with 8GB RAM + 128GB inbuilt storage is priced at CNY 2,299 (approximately Rs. 27,100). It also has a model with 8GB RAM + 256GB inbuilt storage that is priced at CNY 2,599 (approximately Rs. 30,700). Finally, the top-end variant with 12GB RAM + 256GB inbuilt storage is priced at CNY 2,899 (approximately Rs. 34,200). Xiaomi has four color options for the Civi 1S – Black, Blue, Pink and White.

Xiaomi Civi 1S Specifications, Features

The handset features a 6.55-inch micro-curved full-HD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 950 nits. It is powered by a Snapdragon 778G+ SoC which is claimed to improve the handset’s performance by 27 percent compared to last year’s Xiaomi Civi. According to the company, this handset can deliver over 3 hours of gaming performance at an average frame rate of 87.7 fps. Also, under normal usage, the Xiaomi Civi S is said to operate in temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius.

As we mentioned earlier, the Xiaomi Civi 1S features a 32-megapixel hole-punch camera on the front. There’s also a triple camera setup on the back, highlighted by a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.79 aperture. It also features an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens with an f/2.2 aperture and a 2-megapixel macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture.

It houses a 4,500mAh battery that supports 55W fast charging. The smartphone comes with MIUI 13 interface that is based on Android 12. The Civi 1S comes with dual stereo speakers that are powered by Dolby Atmos technology. In terms of connectivity, this handset offers multifunctional NFC, Bluetooth v5.2 and IR remote control technologies.