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Xiaomi MI A2

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
38 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.9 out of 5
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Pros

  • power and volume buttons are on the right and offer good feedback when pressed
  • The fingerprint scanner is quite fast and was quick to unlock the phone
  • Mi A2 is fairly quick to meter light and lock focus

Cons

  • the volume buttons are a little too high for our liking
  • the phone lacks an app to let you use the IR emitter
  • the display does not get very bright

Key specs

  • 20 Mpx
  • 5.99 in
  • 2160, 1080 px
  • LTPS IPS
  • 403 ppi
  • 3010 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 20 Mpx

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Xiaomi MI A2 - Variants

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    • 6 GB
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  • Internal storage
    • 128 GB
    • 64 GB
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MI A2 - dual-SIM / 6 GB / 128 GB
    MI A2 - dual-SIM / 4 GB / 64 GB
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    Xiaomi MI A2 - Pros & Cons

    Xiaomi MI A2

    Pros

    • power and volume buttons are on the right and offer good feedback when pressed
    • The fingerprint scanner is quite fast and was quick to unlock the phone
    • Mi A2 is fairly quick to meter light and lock focus
    • The sides are curved which makes it comfortable in the hand
    • Mi A2 outdoors have a good amount of detail and colours are quite accurate
    • excellent scratch resistance and shock absorption
    • It also has very good color reproduction
    • comprehensive
    • exhaustive
    • and honest product reviews
    • high-end specs

    Cons

    • the volume buttons are a little too high for our liking
    • the phone lacks an app to let you use the IR emitter
    • the display does not get very bright
    • Mi A2 could focus on relatively small objects
    • powerful Snapdragon 660 processor has so far been restricted to more expensive phones
    • Does Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite have fast charging
    • Does Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite have Google Play Services
    • it does not support wireless charging
    • Does Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite have wireless charging
    • does lack in areas like camera performance and audio
    • the device does not come with expandable storage

    Xiaomi MI A2 - Technical Overview

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    IconScreen size
    5.99 in
    Best:
    Asus FonePad 8
    Screen size: 8 in
    IconBattery capacity
    3010 mAh
    Best:
    Doogee BL12000
    Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
    IconPixel density
    403 ppi
    Best:
    Sony Xperia Z6
    Pixel density: 891 ppi
    IconCPU clock speed
    2.2 GHz
    Best:
    Motorola Moto G100
    CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

    Xiaomi - Video Reviews (9)

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    Xiaomi MI A2 - Full Specifications

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    Hardware
    Operating systemAndroid One
    CPU clock speed2.2 GHz
    CPU cores8-core
    CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 660
    RAM memory
    • 4 GB
    • 6 GB
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    Rear camera
    Primary sensor size1/2.8"
    Sensor size (second camera)1/2.9"
    Primary sensor resolution20.0 Mpx
    Resolution (second camera)12.0 Mpx
    Lens aperture (second camera)F/1.75
    Focus adjustmentAutomatic
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    Storage
    Internal storage
    • 128 GB
    • 64 GB
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    Dimensions
    Height6.25 in
    Width2.97 in
    Depth0.29 in
    Weight5.93 oz
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    Other features
    IRyes
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    Cellular
    Data transmission
    • GPRS
    • EDGE
    • HSDPA
    • HSUPA
    • HSPA+
    • FDD-LTE
    • TDD-LTE
    Navigation system
    • GPS
    • A-GPS
    • GLONASS
    • BeiDou
    GSM frequencies
    • 1800 MHz
    • 1900 MHz
    • 850 MHz
    • 900 MHz
    UMTS frequences
    • 1700 MHz
    • 1900 MHz
    • 2100 MHz
    • 850 MHz
    • 900 MHz
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    Display
    Screen size5.99 in
    Resolution2160 x 1080 px
    TechnologyLTPS IPS
    Pixel density403.0 ppi
    Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 5.0
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    Front camera
    Primary resolution20.0 Mpx
    Face detectionFace recognition
    Focus adjustmentAutomatic
    Lens apertureF/2.2
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    Design
    Colour of product
    • Gold
    • Rose gold
    MaterialMetal
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    Sensors
    Accelerometeryes
    Proximityyes
    Digital compassyes
    Ambient light sensoryes
    Gyroscopeyes
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    Connectivity
    Dual sim supportyes
    Sim card sizeNano-SIM
    Bluetoothyes
    Bluetooth version5.0
    Charging connectionUSB
    Type of USB connectorUSB Type-C
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    Battery
    Battery typeLithium ion
    Battery capacity3010.0 mAh

    Xiaomi MI A2 - Q&A

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    Xiaomi MI A2 Xiaomi - Editorial Reviews (8)

    3.9
    Based on 8 reviews
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    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    Xiaomi MI A2 Xiaomi Mi A2 review: Is this the Android One phone to get?
    hardwarezone.com.sg logo
    hardwarezone.com.sg
    Published: 14.09.2018
    Xiaomi Mi A2 review: Is this the Android One phone to get?
    3.3

    Still basking in the surprise appeal of its first Android One release, Xiaomi tries for a strong follow-up with the Mi A2 - but does lightning always strike twice in the same place?

    Xiaomi MI A2 Xiaomi Mi A2 Review — Xiaomi's Refined Second Go At Android One – Pokde.Net
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    Pokde.Net
    Published: 08.08.2018
    Xiaomi Mi A2 Review — Xiaomi's Refined Second Go At Android One – Pokde.Net
    4.4

    The Xiaomi Mi A2 is Xiaomi's second Android One device. It features massive upgrades over the Mi A1, but does it suffice to compete with recent devices?

    Xiaomi MI A2 xiaomi mi a2 review: Latest News & Videos, Photos about xiaomi mi a2 review | The Economic Times - Page 1
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    The Economic Times
    xiaomi mi a2 review: Latest News & Videos, Photos about xiaomi mi a2 review | The Economic Times - Page 1

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    Xiaomi MI A2 Hands on: Xiaomi Mi A2 review
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    TechRadar
    Published: 29.07.2018
    Hands on: Xiaomi Mi A2 review

    The second shot at Android One

    Xiaomi MI A2 Xiaomi Mi A2 review: An 'A' for effort, but still not perfect (Update: Video!)
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    Android Authority
    Published: 20.11.2018
    Xiaomi Mi A2 review: An 'A' for effort, but still not perfect (Update: Video!)

    The Android One Xiaomi Mi A2 improves on both the camera and performance of its predecessor but still isn't perfect. This is the Xiaomi Mi A2 review.

    Xiaomi MI A2 Xiaomi Mi A2 Review: Worth Your Money?
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    Beebom
    Published: 06.09.2018
    Xiaomi Mi A2 Review: Worth Your Money?
    3.7

    Planning to buy the new Mi A2? Here is our Mi A2 review, where we review its performance, cameras, and pit the Mi A2 vs Redmi Note 5 Pro and Nokia 6.1 plus.

    Xiaomi MI A2 Xiaomi Mi A2 review | TechNave
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    TechNave
    Xiaomi Mi A2 review | TechNave
    Xiaomi MI A2 Xiaomi Mi A2 review: Android One at Rs 16,999 with great cameras, but how does it perform?
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    The Indian Express
    Published: 15.06.2020
    Xiaomi Mi A2 review: Android One at Rs 16,999 with great cameras, but how does it perform?
    4.0

    Mi A2 review: Xiaomi Mi A2 is an Android One phone, which comes with good dual-rear cameras, stock Android, and a decent performance for under Rs 20,000.

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