Design and Build

The Xiaomi Redmi CIVI 3 5G is a fascinating midrange device with a glossy finish and plastic chassis, 7.6mm thick, and weighing 173g. Besides Mint Green, Shadow Black, and Rose Quartz, the 6.55-inch screen of its color variety was deeply stylish. Equipping an under-display fingerprint sensor and Gorilla Glass 5, it not only gives a comfortable weight but also a premium feel, and vey close to the Xiaomi 12X in design elegance.

• Glass back, plastic frame, 7.6mm thick
• 173g weight
• In-display fingerprint sensor
• Colors: Mint Green, Shadow Black, Rose Quartz

Display

The Redmi CIVI 3 5G flaunts a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a density of 402 PPI of 2400 x 1080 resolution and a peak brightness of 1500 nits output, which is enough to show the life of colors. A 120Hz refresh rate guarantees smooth scrolling, which is suitable for gaming as well as social media. The HDR10+ feature and the addition of Gorilla Glass 5 make the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G a step down in terms of the display quality, thus it will be perfect to get lost in your favorite entertainment.

• AMOLED, 2400 x 1080, 402 PPI
• 1500 nits peak brightness
• 120Hz refresh rate
• Gorilla Glass 5

Performance and Software

Powered by the Dimensity 8200 (octa-core, 3.1GHz, 4nm), the Redmi CIVI 3 5G offers 8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage. Running Android 13 with MIUI 14, it handles multitasking and gaming effortlessly, slightly outperforming the Xiaomi 12X. With features like AI optimization and liquid cooling, it’s built for efficiency. Benchmark scores include ~900 (Geekbench 6 Single-Core) and ~3600 (Multi-Core).

• Dimensity 8200, octa-core
• 8GB/12GB RAM
• Android 13, MIUI 14
• AI optimization

Pricing and Availability

The Redmi CIVI 3 5G made its debut in May 2023 priced at $329 (8GB/128GB), it was filled with premium features but at a budget-friendly price. Nowadays, it can be bought from $200 to $300 refurbished, and it is sold through official Xiaomi’s channels and some select retailers. A sleek, vibrant AMOLED display combined with powerful performance makes this phone a great choice for those looking for a stylish 5G smartphone at an unbeatable price.

• 8GB/128GB: $329
• 12GB/256GB: $399
• Refurbished: $200–$300
• Launched: May 2023