Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Xiaomi Civi 3
Compare Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Xiaomi Civi 3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra, 5000mAh vs 4500mAh battery, $1299 vs…
Xiaomi
14 Ultra
$1,299
8categories won
Xiaomi
Civi 3
$699
3categories won
2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 14 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra claims the overall win over the Xiaomi Civi 3, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 14 Ultra leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 14 Ultra. Choose the 14 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Civi 3 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
14 Ultra wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 90W fast charging.
14 Ultra leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
14 Ultra wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
Civi 3 wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
14 Ultra vs Civi 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 14 Ultra | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.73" | 6.55" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200Winner | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel density | 522 ppiWinner | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nitsWinner | 1500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 14 Ultra | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,050,000Winner | 920,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6980Winner | 3950 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | 14 Ultra | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 4 | — |
| Optical zoom | 5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision | 4K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 14 Ultra | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAhWinner | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 WWinner | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | 14 Ultra | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 220 g | 174 gWinner |
| Thickness | 9.2 mm | 7.6 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP53 |
| Build | High-strength aluminum unibody, nano-tech vegan leather back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | 14 Ultra | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | 13 (Upgradable to 14) |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 14 Ultra | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,299 | $699Winner |
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
With its Sony LYT-900 1-inch main sensor featuring stepless variable aperture from f/1.63 to f/4.0, dual periscope/telephoto lenses, 90W fast charging, and optional Leica Photography Kit, the 14 Ultra is a pure photographer’s camera.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Xiaomi Civi 3
Xiaomi Civi 3 is crafted specifically for vloggers and fashion-forward creators, featuring dual 32MP front cameras with quadruple micro-LED soft lights, a 174g featherlight body, and flagship Sony IMX800 rear camera.
- Display
- 6.55"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
- Software
- 13 (Upgradable to 14)