Xiaomi 14 Civi brings Leica-Xiaomi collaboration under Rs 50,000

In an exclusive interview with Gadgets360, Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be launching a new smartphone in the Rs 50,000 price segment. The company has confirmed that it will be launching the Xiaomi 14 Civi in ​​India on June 12, 2024. The company’s latest smartphone will bring Leica cameras under Rs 50,000 for the first time in India. The brand is aiming to disrupt the market by introducing state-of-the-art features and specifications with the latest Xiaomi 14 Civi smartphone.

Xiaomi 14 Civi to be India’s first smartphone under Rs 50,000 to feature Leica-branded lens

Xiaomi partnered with Leica in 2022 to launch the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the first smartphone to feature Leica lenses. The brand didn’t stop there; it launched a slew of Leica smartphones, including the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2, Xiaomi 13 series, and more.

However, these were mainly for the global market and the Indian market only got the Xiaomi 13 Pro last year. This year, the brand also introduced the Xiaomi 14, which has Leica-branded lenses. However, the flagship smartphone is aimed at the premium segment.

Now, we have the Redmi Note 13 series, which covers the mid-range segment with its high-end Redmi Note 13 Pro+ that costs Rs 34,999 for the top-end variant. The company is planning to bridge the gap between its premium and mid-range segments with a new affordable flagship smartphone and hence, the brand is introducing the Xiaomi 14 Civi.

Xiaomi India CMO Anuj Sharma has confirmed that the company is gearing up to launch a smartphone priced around Rs. 50,000, the Xiaomi 14 Civi. This will make the handset India’s first smartphone in this price segment to be backed by Leica optics.

Xiaomi 14 Civi could open up new possibilities under Rs 50,000 in India

The sub-Rs 50,000 segment is currently one of the quieter segments in the country with brands like OnePlus and iQoo dominating it in terms of their product lineup. The OnePlus 12R is currently the brand’s smartphone in this segment while the iQoo 12 is another example of delivering flagship-grade features at an affordable price point. However, apart from these, we don’t have much competition. That’s why Xiaomi is targeting this segment with its latest Xiaomi 14 Civi.

The brand is planning to bring Leica-branded lenses, which should make it more appealing, along with other top-tier features. Hopefully, the company will bring some, if not all, of the features and customizations they developed with Leica with the upcoming Xiaomi 14 Civi smartphone.

Xiaomi 14 Civi Features and Specifications Revealed

The company has also revealed some key features and specifications of the Xiaomi 14 Civi, giving us a sneak peek at the upcoming affordable flagship.

The brand has confirmed that the upcoming handset will feature a triple-camera setup on the back panel. You get a 50-megapixel Summilux primary sensor, a 50-megapixel portrait telephoto lens, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens.

Furthermore, the brand has also confirmed that the smartphone will feature a dual selfie camera, again a first in this segment for 2024. You get a 32-megapixel primary lens and a 32-megapixel ultra-wide lens.

In terms of display, the Xiaomi 14 Civi will feature a quad-curve display, which is again a first in this segment. The display will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The phone will feature a 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz screen refresh rate. It also features HDR10+, Dolby Vision, stereo speakers, and 68 billion+ colors.

The handset will feature a sleek 7.6mm design. Interestingly, the rear camera module will feature a star-shaped camera ring. It will be available in Cruise Blue, Matcha Green with a vegan leather finish and Shadow Black with a matte finish.

The brand has also confirmed that the handset will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. The phone will come loaded with Xiaomi HyperOS. As for the battery, the Xiaomi 14 Civi will be equipped with a 4,7000mAh battery with 67W Turbo Charging support.