Xiaomi has introduced a new model to its Xiaomi 14 series, adding a fourth variant to the lineup. Initially, the series launched with the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro in late 2023, with the Xiaomi 14 becoming available outside China by February 2024. The series expanded with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, but the Xiaomi 14 Pro remained exclusive to the Chinese market.
Xiaomi Enters the SE Market
Recently, technology analyst Abhishek Yadav revealed on Twitter that Xiaomi is now introducing the ‘xiaomi 14 se‘. This marks the first time the ‘SE’ designation, which typically indicates a special edition or a more budget-friendly version of a device, has been used in Xiaomi’s flagship smartphone series.
Yadav speculates that the Xiaomi 14 SE might actually be a rebranded version of the CIVI 4 Pro, another smartphone in Xiaomi’s lineup. The CIVI 4 Pro is notable for being one of the select few devices that features Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, a processor also used in the Redmi Turbo 3 and Edge 50 Ultra. This addition indicates Xiaomi’s strategy to diversify its offerings within the same product series, potentially targeting different market segments or regions.
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It appears that Xiaomi has plans to expand its range by introducing a variant of the CIVI 4 Pro, which it is possibly rebranding for different markets. This strategy is not uncommon in the smartphone industry, where companies often adapt models for specific regional markets.
Previously, there were rumors about a device which targets the Indian market. This device goes by the name the Xiaomi 14 Lite or Xiaomi 14 CIVI. These rumors seem to align with the latest reports about the Xiaomi 14 SE, suggesting that this new model could indeed be a rebranded or slightly altered version of the CIVI 4 Pro.
Xiaomi 14 SE Release Date and Price 
Abhishek Yadav specifically mentions that the Xiaomi 14 SE will launch in India around June and will have a price tag of under INR 50,000 (about $599). This price point places it well below the cost of the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra, indicating that Xiaomi is targeting a more budget-conscious segment of the market with this release. This strategic pricing could make the Xiaomi 14 SE an attractive option for consumers looking for high-end features at a more accessible price.
