Xiaomi 14 vs Xiaomi Civi 3
Compare Xiaomi 14 vs Xiaomi Civi 3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) vs MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra, 4610mAh vs 4500mAh battery, $799 vs $699…
Xiaomi
14
$799
8categories won
Xiaomi
Civi 3
$699
3categories won
2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 14 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 14 claims the overall win over the Xiaomi Civi 3, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 14 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 14. Choose the 14 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Civi 3 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
14 wins on endurance with 4,610 mAh and 90W fast charging.
14 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) and 16GB RAM.
14 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.2x dedicated optical zoom.
Civi 3 wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $799.
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 vs Civi 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 14 | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.36" | 6.55" |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2670Winner | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppiWinner | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nitsWinner | 1500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 14 | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 2,040,000Winner | 920,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 6980Winner | 3950 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | 14 | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.2x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps (HDR) / 4K at 24/30/60fps (10-bit Dolby Vision HDR) | 4K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 14 | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,610 mAhWinner | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 WWinner | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | 14 | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g | 174 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.6 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP53 |
| Build | High-gloss flat aluminum alloy frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front, curved velvet matte glass back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | 14 | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (Xiaomi HyperOS, upgradable to Android 15) | 13 (Upgradable to 14) |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 14 | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $799 | $699Winner |
Xiaomi 14
The Xiaomi 14 is the gold standard for compact Android flagships, packing the elite Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a radiant 3000-nit 6.36-inch LTPO OLED with 1.61mm bezels, Leica Summilux optics with floating telephoto macro, and 90W wired / 50W wireless charging.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,610mAh
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)