Xiaomi has released another feature-packed mid-range smartphone pair with the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, the Mi A2 comes with 4GB of RAM with 64GB internal storage, or 6GB of RAM with 128GB memory. The 20-megapixel front camera with f/2.2 aperture lets users take clear portrait selfies, while the rear dual-camera setup sports 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel sensors, both with large f/1.75 apertures that lets in more light, making it ideal for taking pictures in low light situations. While its predecessor the Mi A1 has a 5.5in screen, the Mi A2 boasts a 5.99in FHD+ (1,080 x 2,160) display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Powered by a 3,010mAh battery, it uses a USB Type-C connectivity for charging. Those looking for a more affordable option can check out the new Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite. Running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, it has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory. Surprisingly, it has a bigger 4,000mAh battery compared to its pricier counterpart. The Mi A2 Lite has a 5.84in FHD+ (1,080 x 2,280) display with a 19:9 aspect ratio, a 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel dual-camera system on the rear, and a front camera that sports a 5-megapixel sensor. Both devices run on Android One OS – also known as the purest form of Android – that comes minus bloatware and receives more regular software updates as well as security patches for a more secure and improved user experience. Available on Aug 4, the Xiaomi Mi A2 comes in Gold, Blue and Black, and is priced at RM999 (for 4GB RAM) and RM1,199 (for 6GB RAM), while the Mi A2 Lite comes in Gold, Blue and Black at RM699 and will be available on Aug 18.<doc-sep>After weeks of official teasers and unofficial leaks, the Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are now official. The successors to the phone maker’s Android One line of products bring improvements on several fronts including the tall screens, better hardware, and more. Therefore, here’s what different between the Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite, and the Mi A1. Table of Contents: Display Specifications Battery Cameras Display While all of them have a Full HD screen, the differences lie as far as their aspect ratios are concerned. The Mi A2 Lite comes with a notch-equipped which has an aspect ratio of 19:9, the Mi A2 has a more conservative 18:9 display and the Mi A1 features a standard old-school 16:9 screen. Specifications Xiaomi has reserved the majority of specification bumps for the pricier Mi A2. Therefore, you’d be hard-pressed to find differences between the Mi A2 Lite and Mi A1 hardware. For starters, both of them have a Snapdragon 625 processor, up to 64GB of internal storage which can be expanded through a MicroSD card slot, and 4GB of RAM. The Mi A2, on the contrary, is powered by a superior Snapdragon 660 chipset and offers a 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant as well. Battery The Mi A2 and the Mi A1 have a 3010mAh pack, whereas the Mi A2 Lite has a larger 4000mAh battery. However, the Mi A2 has an upper-hand with charging since it’s compatible with Quick Charge 3.0 and has a Type-C port instead of a MicroUSB one. Cameras The Mi A2 has the most powerful set of cameras of the three. On the rear, it has a primary 12-megapixel f/1.75 lens and another 20-megapixel snapper for depth-sensing. There’s a 20-megapixel lens for selfies as well. The Mi A1, on the other hand, has a 12-megapixel f/2.2 primary sensor and another 12-megapixel f/2.6 lens. On the front, it carries a 5-megapixel shooter. The Mi A2 Lite has a similar setup except for its secondary rear camera here is just a 5-megapixel snapper.<doc-sep>Xiaomi has announced the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite, two new phones running Android One. Google’s stripped-down operating system was originally intended for low-end devices, but the Mi A2 phones are firmly mid-range and should provide a solid stock Android 8.1 experience. Just as last year’s Mi A1 was based on the China-only Mi 5X, the Mi A2 has basically identical hardware to the Mi 6X. Both phones are 7.3mm thick and share a 6-inch 18:9 1080p LCD, a Snapdragon 660 processor, a 12- and 20-megapixel dual camera setup, a 20-megapixel selfie camera with a flash, USB C, and a 3,000mAh battery. The Mi A2 is available with up to 128GB of storage and 6GB of RAM. The Mi A2 Lite is a smaller and cheaper variant with a notched 5.84-inch 19:9 1080p LCD, a Snapdragon 625 processor, 12- and 5-megapixel dual cameras, a 5-megapixel selfie camera, a 4,000mAh battery, and Micro USB charging. It’s 8.75mm thick, with storage maxing out at 64GB and RAM at 4GB. For some people, the Mi A2 Lite may actually be the more attractive device regardless of price. Its notched display means there’s more usable screen space, it has a headphone jack (unlike the Mi A2), and the Snapdragon 625 paired with a much larger battery should result in excellent endurance. The tradeoffs, though, will be in performance, build quality, cameras, and charging port. I’ve been using a Chinese Mi 6X for a while and overall it’s a really impressive phone considering what it costs. The Mi A2 phones are launching first in Spain, following Xiaomi’s expansion into the country last year. The Mi A2 will cost €249 (~$290) for a device with 4GB RAM and 32GB of storage, €279 (~$325) for 4GB/64GB, and €349 (~$408) for 6GB/128GB. The Mi A2 Lite has a 3GB/32GB version for €179 (~$209) and a 4GB/64GB model for €229 (~$267) in Spain. Availability starts this month, and Xiaomi says the phones will come to 40 countries; India is likely to be a priority, given that the Mi A1 was largely focused on that market.<doc-sep>
Xiaomi’s highly anticipated sequels to the Mi A1 are here. The new Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite come with all the modern features you’d expect from a 2018 smartphone and of course, are part of Google’s Android One club meaning they ship with a vanilla build of Android 8.1. Here’s what is different between both of them. Table of Contents: Screen Specifications Battery Cameras Price Screen While the more expensive Mi A2 features a traditional 18:9 screen, the Mi A2 Lite has a notch-equipped 19:9 display on the front. The resolution is the same on both, however — Full HD. Both of them also have a layer of Corning’s Gorilla Glass. Specifications The most critical hardware difference between the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite is in their performance hardware. While the latter is powered by the same Snapdragon 625 chipset found on the old Mi A1, the Mi A2 ships with a mightier Snapdragon 660 processor. Both have up to 64GB of onboard storage, MicroSD expansion, and at least 3GB of RAM. Battery Surprisingly, the Mi A2 Lite has a larger battery of the two — a 4000mAh pack against 3010mAh on the Mi A2. However, the Mi A2 is compatible with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0 technology. In addition, the Mi A2 also has a Type-C port instead of MicroUSB. Cameras The Xiaomi Mi A2 also has a vastly superior set of cameras on the rear as well as the front. For starters, it carries a 20-megapixel secondary lens, whereas the Mi A2 Lite sports a 5-megapixel one. Moreover, the Mi A2 comes with a 20-megapixel lens for selfies, while the Mi A2 Lite just has a 5-megapixel snapper on the front. Price The Xiaomi Mi A2 is priced at 249 euros (~Rs 20,000) for the base 4GB RAM/32GB storage variant, 279 euros (~Rs 22,500) for 4GB/64GB, and 349 euros (~Rs 28,000) for 6GB/128GB. The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite is priced at 179 euros for the base 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant, whereas the 64GB model costs 229 euros.