Launch report · Xiaomi
Xiaomi Civi 2: Style-first Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 with dual front cameras and curved AMOLED.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2022·$399·Score 76/100
Xiaomi designed the Civi 2 specifically for the female-skewing Chinese style market — slim chassis, pastel colorways, dual ultrawide selfies for group shots, and Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 performance was enough to make it feel snappy without sacrificing on aesthetics.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.55" FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
RAM
8/12 GB LPDDR5
Storage
128/256/512 GB UFS 3.1
Battery
4500 mAh, 67W
Main camera
50 MP + 8 MP ultrawide + 2 MP macro
Weight
171 g
What stands out
- Dual ultrawide-equipped front cameras for group selfies
- Curved AMOLED at sub-$400
- Slim 7.23 mm chassis
What to watch
- China-only at launch
- Macro lens is filler
- MIUI ad-prone
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 7a
$499 · score 81/100