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Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro

Buy with careValue Score 65/100
$430
Launched at ~CNY 2,999 (12/256GB) in China; sold globally as the Xiaomi 14 Civi. Imported ~$415-480. No official US release

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until March 2028 · Buy-by March 2026

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2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~4-year update track record — on that basis the Civi 4 Pro should be supported until around March 2028. Buying it today still gets you about 1.8 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: Xiaomi's official policy · last verified 2026-06-17 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$20.37/month

73% above the $300–600 median ($11.78/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

A slim, stylish camera phone with Leica-tuned triple rear cameras and Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 in a 179g body, with estimated support to 2028.

Pros

  • Versatile Leica-tuned triple rear camera plus a 32MP front camera
  • Thin, light 179g design with premium glass and eco-leather finishes
  • Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance with updates estimated through about 2028

Cons

  • Only IP54 splash resistance, no full immersion protection
  • Smaller 4700mAh battery and no wireless charging
Best for: Selfie and portrait shootersBest for: Style-conscious buyersAvoid if: Heavy battery usersAvoid if: Buyers needing IP68 waterproofing

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.55-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm)
RAM12GB / 16GB
Storage256GB / 512GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP — Light Fusion 800, f/1.63, OIS, Leica-tuned
telephoto50MP — Samsung JN1, 2x portrait zoom
ultra-wide12MP — f/2.2, 120-degree
front32MP — f/2.0, main selfie
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery4,700 mAh
Charging67W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions157.2 × 72.8 × 7.5 mm
Weight179 g
MaterialsGorilla Glass Victus 2 front, aluminum frame, glass or eco-leather back
Water resistanceIP54
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 14 with HyperOS 1 at launch
Connectivity5G, NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C 2.0, IR blaster, dual SIM
Update policy~3 years of updates (our estimate from Xiaomi's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

How many cameras does the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro have?

It has a triple Leica-tuned rear camera (50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 12MP ultra-wide) plus a 32MP front camera.

Is the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro waterproof?

No. It carries only an IP54 rating, which means splash resistance but not protection against full immersion.

Does the Civi 4 Pro have a telephoto lens?

Yes, it includes a 50MP Samsung JN1 telephoto sensor tuned for 2x portrait photography.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-17.