Hands-on with Xiaomi CIVI 1S: Priced at $8.2 million*, the design is simply stunning!

During the midday event on April 21st, Xiaomi officially unveiled the Xiaomi CIVI 1S, a smartphone belonging to the brand's new near-premium segment, which I believe truly deserves the title 'Goddess' with its sleek and elegant design. So, what's new with Xiaomi CIVI 1S? What's the configuration of Xiaomi CIVI 1S like? Is the Xiaomi CIVI 1S priced at $8.2 million worth it? Let's dive into the Xiaomi CIVI 1S hands-on to answer these questions!

Note:

• (*)The price of Xiaomi CIVI 1S in the Chinese market starts from 2,299 NDT (approximately $8.2 million) for the 8 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage variant.
• The images in this article are referenced from the YouTube channel Pro Tech City, and two Weibo accounts TechnologyDaily, Huangjia evaluation.

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​​Unboxing Xiaomi CIV 1S to see what's inside!

First, let's talk about the packaging of the Xiaomi CIV 1S. At first glance, the packaging is quite slim with a white tone. Besides, the most prominent details are the letters C, I, V placed around the rainbow-like reflection, which looks very interesting, and finally the Xiaomi Civi text in the middle. Overall, right from the design of the 'lady's' packaging, it exudes a luxurious, beautiful, and classy vibe that makes users fall in love at first sight and want to explore what's inside!

Alongside the Xiaomi CIVI 1S smartphone, the company also provides users with a fairly comprehensive set of basic accessories inside the box such as: User manual, transparent case, charger, and USB Type-C cable. These are quite complete accessories that help you save a considerable amount of money without having to buy separately and can be used immediately when unboxing.

Hands-on with Xiaomi CIVI 1S featuring a very elegant design!

Xiaomi CIVI 1S has a relatively slim, lightweight design (weighing only 166g with a thickness of 6.98mm), very suitable for female users. 'She' has a curved back design on both sides for a very comfortable grip, finished with frosted glass to resist fingerprints, and also covered with sparkling embellishments to enhance the elegance of the device. Xiaomi CIVI 1S promises to give you a comfortable grip and attract all eyes when showing off to your friends! On the top left of the back of the device is a cluster of 3 cameras arranged in a triangle shape similar to its predecessor.

Xiaomi CIVI 1S offers four trendy colors for you to choose from: Shiny Black, Light Blue, Pounding Powder, and Miracle Sunshine. The special highlight in this design is that for each color variant, the device has its own unique beauty.

The standout feature that surprised me the most is undoubtedly the curved edge screen design with a punch-hole camera in the familiar top center edge. Not many phones in the same price range possess this enticing curved screen, allowing Xiaomi CIVI 1S to provide you with an experience on par with high-end devices. Additionally, all edges of this device are slim and elegantly curved.

Moreover, Xiaomi CIVI 1S is equipped with a 6.55-inch OLED display, Full HD+ resolution (2400 x 1080 pixels), HDR10+ support, 10-bit color depth, 402 ppi pixel density, and a touch sampling rate of up to 240 Hz. Additionally, the device's screen features a 120 Hz refresh rate and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. With this screen, your visual experience can truly be satisfied through high-detail images and vibrant colors. Moreover, your visual experience will be enriched with the Dolby Atmos stereo speaker system, allowing users to fully immerse themselves in music and entertainment every time they play games or watch movies.

Additionally, Xiaomi has provided quite complete buttons and ports, arranged reasonably for users to operate more easily. On the right side are the power button and volume buttons, while the left side is relatively empty. The top edge of the device features the Dolby Atmos logo along with the speaker grille located near the screen edge. Meanwhile, the bottom edge includes a microphone, USB Type-C charging port, SIM card slot, and an external speaker grille.

Xiaomi CIVI 1S boasts significant upgrades with Snapdragon 778G Plus paired with 12 GB RAM - absolutely fantastic!

The specific specifications of Xiaomi CIVI 1S are as follows:

• Display: 6.55-inch size, OLED panel, Full HD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate.
• Operating System: Android 12 (MIUI 13).
• CPU: Snapdragon 778G Plus.
• RAM: 8 GB or 12 GB.
• Internal Storage: 128 GB or 256 GB.
• Rear Camera: 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP.
• Front Camera: 32 MP.
• Battery Capacity: 4,500 mAh, supports 55 W fast charging.

Xiaomi CIVI 1S is the first phone to be equipped with the Snapdragon 778G Plus chip provided by Qualcomm. The Snapdragon 778G Plus 5G processor is an upgraded version of the Snapdragon 778G manufactured on a 6nm process but with a higher clock speed of 2.5 GHz compared to 2.4 GHz on the old version. The Adreno 642 GPU graphics have also been upgraded with up to 20% higher performance. You're probably familiar with the performance of the Snapdragon 778G, right? You can read the references below to easily deduce how powerful the Snapdragon 778G Plus is or you can wait for our detailed review when the device is available!

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In addition to the powerful configuration, and to meet the users' demands, Xiaomi CIVI 1S comes in two versions: 8 GB and 12 GB of RAM, with internal storage options of 128 GB or 256 GB for ample storage. With this level of configuration, I believe all tasks will be performed smoothly, and lag will be minimal, especially when playing high-demanding games like PUBG, Arena of Valor, Call Of Duty Mobile,...

Xiaomi CIVI 1S is powered by a 4,500 mAh battery, a sufficient capacity that doesn't significantly affect the slim design of the device. Instead, the company has equipped it with impressive 55 W fast charging technology. According to the company, with this technology, it only takes 45 minutes to fully charge the battery. This helps you save charging time and ensures a smoother usage experience.

Xiaomi CIV 1S features a sophisticated camera cluster with many premium features

Xiaomi CIVI 1S is equipped with a triple rear camera system, with specific specifications as follows:

• Main camera: 64 MP resolution, f/1.9 aperture, supports OIS.
• Wide-angle camera: 8 MP resolution, f/2.2 aperture.
• Macro camera: Resolution, f/2.4 aperture.

Moreover, the camera system of Xiaomi CIVI 1S combines advanced AI technology, ensuring each output maintains good quality with relatively high sharpness, true-to-life colors, and greater depth. Overall, the rear camera system of Xiaomi CIVI 1S undergoes slight upgrades internally. You can check out some sample photos captured by TechnologyDaily while waiting for the full review to see more clearly!

The selfie camera on Xiaomi CIVI 1S is the main highlight, receiving quite high praise. It features a 32 MP resolution, using the Sony IMX616 sensor along with automatic focus and dual soft light. This selfie camera supports the CyberFocus eye tracking system (originating from Xiaomi CyberDog) making its debut on the Xiaomi 12 Pro. The camera comes with various features such as Native Beauty Portrait 2.0 for beautiful portrait shots and Light Beauty Technology for makeup effects, resulting in very pleasing photos. With this camera, I'm sure many of our ladies will be thrilled!

How much does Xiaomi CIVI 1S cost? Is Xiaomi CIVI 1S good?

Overall, Xiaomi CIVI 1S is a device equipped with many appealing features such as glamorous design, powerful configuration, and high-quality camera system, making it a formidable competitor in the mid to high-end segment. In the Chinese market, Xiaomi CIVI 1S is priced as follows:

• The 8 GB RAM version with 128 GB internal storage is priced at 2,299 Chinese yuan (approximately 8.2 million VND).
• The 8 GB RAM version with 256 GB internal storage is priced at 2,599 Chinese yuan (approximately 9.3 million VND).
• The 12 GB RAM version with 256 GB internal storage is priced at 2,899 Chinese yuan (approximately 10.3 million VND).

I believe the above prices are quite accessible for users, even quite a bargain considering what Xiaomi CIVI 1S is equipped with. What do you think about Xiaomi CIVI 1S? Leave a comment below to let me and everyone know! Thank you for following my article.

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