Highlights
- Xiaomi Civi 6 rumors suggest a China launch with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 performance upgrade.
- The phone may retain dual selfie cameras and a slim, premium design.
- Expected features include a 1.5K curved LIPO display, fast charging, HyperOS, and periscope zoom.
- Official price and launch date remain unconfirmed ahead of the announcement.
Xiaomi Civi 6 is again making headlines. A few earlier reports hinted that Xiaomi might drop this model. That created confusion among users who follow the Civi series. There have been more leaks confirming the continued development of the upcoming Xiaomi Civi 6 phone, which do not indicate any cancellation of the device’s scheduled release date and provide new evidence for its existence.
According to recently acquired leak data by way of Chinese sources, it appears that Xiaomi is currently working on testing the Civi 6. The Civi 6 should launch in China first (no date has been announced yet), and although Xiaomi has not provided an official statement regarding the Civi 6, outside sources believe that the device continues to follow its planned development schedule.
Historically, the Civi series has been known for its thin devices and impressive front-facing cameras; based on what we now know about the Civi 6, it seems clear that this set of characteristics will remain during this particular cycle, but that performance will increase, making improvements in each attribute of the device.
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Could Power the Device
The major change coming to the Civi 6 is regarding the processor; there are some reports stating that it will be using the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 instead of the older Civi chips. If it ultimately proves accurate, then it certainly represents a step forward from previous versions of the chip (Civi) in order to be able to give users much more performance than they had experienced in previous generations (speed for day-to-day use as well as gaming and running resource-demanding programs).
Consumers who enjoy smoother scrolling, faster application start times, and improved performance overall will definitely notice improvement from the upgrade to an 8s Gen 4.
Additionally, the 8s Gen 4 is built to improve efficiency and therefore extend battery life, thus providing another reason for style-driven consumers to use a phone with a higher-performance processor.
Dual Selfie Cameras May Continue
Civi phones are known for their selfie cameras. Reports suggest that Xiaomi may again use dual front cameras on the Civi 6. The specific megapixel count is yet to be released; however, we anticipate an upgrade in camera performance and an enhancement of night selfie capabilities.
You can expect to receive great benefits if you regularly create snapshots of yourself for uploading onto your favorite online social media platform or if you shoot short movies of yourself to upload onto your online social networks. The previous Civi smartphone series included several plug-and-play options designed to allow young people to easily create beautiful pictures using their phones. Xiaomi will promote this device just as they have in the past with the other phones in the Civi smartphone line.
On the back of the device, it is anticipated that there will be 3 rear-facing cameras; at least in some instances, according to comments made in prior leaks, there will also be a periscope lens in the mix, which would make this device even more appealing! If Xiaomi really adds this, users will get better zoom quality compared to regular Zoom cameras. That would make the phone more capable for travel and outdoor photography, not just selfies.
1.5K Curved Display and Slim Design
The Xiaomi Civi 6 is tipped to feature a 1.5K resolution display. It is also expected to have curved edges, similar to older Civi models. Civi devices are usually slim and light in weight. Xiaomi may again focus on a stylish and clean look. Narrow bezels and a simple camera layout at the back are expected.
For people who prefer a phone that feels light in hand and looks good, design will remain a strong point.
Battery, Charging, and Software
Battery details have not been shared yet. Still, Xiaomi usually provides fast charging support in this segment. The company will likely provide typical 67W fast charging in line with previous models.
The Xiaomi Civi 6 uses the Hyper OS, an operating system based on the Android framework. This new operating system will have enhanced performance, including enhancing the responsiveness of animations, in addition to increasing how smoothly everything runs on the phone by improving general operational speed.
There will also be many features in addition to those mentioned already, such as 5G connectivity, a fingerprint reader on the screen, and a display with a very high refresh rate.
Price and Availability
As it presently stands, there is no indication of when pricing for Civi 6 will be revealed. The Civi Series has historically been premium in quality yet mid-priced in terms of comparable products, respectively, throughout China (the country where they are produced). As such, Civi 6 will most likely be priced in the same way.
Xiaomi has not announced any intention to release Civi 6 outside of China but may decide to do so at some future point. In the past, however, some of the previous Civi models have been released to other markets under different names. The company could repeat the same plan.
Final Word
There are no precise details regarding the Xiaomi Civi 6 at this time, other than speculations. Xiaomi has not yet announced the official launch of the product. There is sufficient evidence to suggest that the product is still in production and will be released soon.
For now, however, the expected specifications of the product include a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor, a dual selfie camera, and possible periscope zoom capabilities on its camera system.
As the device gets closer to deployment, more formally published specifications will be released.