While the Xiaomi 14 Civi may not boast an industry-standard battery capacity, its real-world performance might surprise you. In this comparison, we pit the smartphone’s battery against the iQOO Neo 9 Pro (review), which houses a battery capacity of just over 5,000mAh. Dive in to discover which device delivers superior results after a comprehensive series of tests, including synthetic benchmarks and real-world usage, in this Xiaomi 14 Civi vs iQOO Neo 9 Pro battery comparison.
| Xiaomi 14 Civi | iQOO Neo 9 Pro |
| 4,700 battery | 5,160mAh battery |
| 67W fast charging (wired) | 120W fast charging (wired) |
Table of Contents
PCMark
Starting with the PCMark battery test, which assesses battery performance under optimal conditions. The test was conducted after charging the devices to 100 percent and setting the brightness and volume levels to 50 percent. The iQOO Neo 9 Pro outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi, achieving a score of 14 hours compared to 12 hours and 15 minutes.
Winner: iQOO Neo 9 Pro
Video streaming
Contrary to the benchmark test, the Xiaomi 14 Civi achieves better results than its counterpart in our video streaming test, where a video is played for 30 minutes at 50 percent brightness and volume level. After the test, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro’s battery life dropped by 5 percent, equivalent to 258mAh. This is significantly higher than the Xiaomi 14 Civi’s 3 percent drop, which roughly translates to 141mAh.
Winner: Xiaomi 14 Civi
Gaming test
Even during gaming, the Xiaomi 14 Civi offers superior battery optimisation. We tested it by playing three games, namely BGMI, Call of Duty, and Real Racing 3, on both devices for 30 minutes each and similar graphics settings on both devices. The Xiaomi 14 Civi so a total of 21 percent drop in battery life, which was equivalent to 987mAh. In comparison, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro registered a 20 percent drop, which turned out to be 1,032mAh in absolute numbers.
Winner: Xiaomi 14 Civi
Charging speeds
When it comes to charging, the 120W tech gives the iQOO Neo 9 Pro an edge over the Xiaomi 14 Civi’s 67W fast charging solution. Despite the bigger battery cell, the iQOO smartphone achieves a full charge from 20 percent to 100 percent in just 23 minutes with the provided charger. The Xiaomi 14 Civi, on the contrary, takes 40 minutes to do the same.
Winner: iQOO Neo 9 Pro
Verdict
To sum it up for you, the iQOO Neo 9 Pro excels in charging speed and overall endurance in synthetic tests like PCMark. However, the Xiaomi 14 Civi demonstrates superior efficiency during real-world tasks such as video streaming and gaming. Ultimately, the choice between these smartphones hinges on whether you prioritise rapid charging (iQOO Neo 9 Pro) or extended real-world usage without frequent recharges (Xiaomi 14 Civi).
Tested by: Aditya Pandey
