Launch report · Xiaomi
Xiaomi Civi 3: The selfie-led design phone Chinese buyers don't admit they love.
SpecEagle Editorial·May 2023·$450·Score 72/100
Civi 3 took Xiaomi's Pantone-inspired Civi formula — slim, light, dual selfie — and dropped a Dimensity 8200 Ultra inside. The China-only release kept it niche; in a market where compact, design-led phones are rare, it was a quiet standout.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.55" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Dimensity 8200 Ultra
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
50 MP · OIS
Battery
4,500 mAh
Weight
175 g
What stands out
- 175 g and 7.56 mm — featherweight curved-AMOLED design.
- Dual 32 MP selfie array with autofocus + low-light pair.
- IMX800 OIS main, 67 W charging.
- Dimensity 8200 Ultra runs cool.
What to watch
- China-only.
- 2 MP macro filler.
- No IP rating.
- 2 OS updates.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 8a
$499 · score 83/100