Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi Civi 3
Compare Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi Civi 3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra, 5400mAh vs 4500mAh battery, $749 vs $699. Full…
Xiaomi
15
$749
8categories won
Xiaomi
Civi 3
$699
3categories won
2 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 15 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 15 claims the overall win over the Xiaomi Civi 3, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 15 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 15. Choose the 15 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Civi 3 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
15 wins on endurance with 5,400 mAh and 90W fast charging.
15 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
15 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.2x dedicated optical zoom.
Civi 3 wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $749.
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.
15 vs Civi 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 15 | 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 | 3200 nitsWinner | 1500 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 15 | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra |
| Process node | 3 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 3,120,000Winner | 920,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 9550Winner | 3950 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | 15 | 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 30fps | 4K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 15 | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAhWinner | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 WWinner | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | 15 | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 191 g | 174 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.08 mm | 7.6 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP53 |
| Build | One-piece aviation aluminum frame, Dragon Crystal glass front and back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | 15 | Civi 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | 13 (Upgradable to 14) |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 15 | 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 | $749 | $699Winner |
Xiaomi 15
With Snapdragon 8 Elite raw power, an upgraded 5400mAh silicon-carbon battery, and Leica Summilux triple 50MP optics, the Xiaomi 15 dominates the compact category.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
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)