Smartphone Xiaomi Mi A2 and A2 Lite (32GB and 64GB) – advantages and disadvantages

Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite phones were presented on July 24, 2018 in Madrid. The main difference from other models of this brand is “pure” Android One without special MIUI firmware. Some users consider this an advantage, while others consider it an inconvenience. For example, the Mi A2 model is a good gadget that belongs to the middle class and has a frameless screen; the smartphone completely repeats the Mi 6X model, which was released back in April this year. Xiaomi Mi A2 was released as part of a special Android One program, which provides an opportunity to quickly receive the latest software updates.

The Mi A2 Lite model also came out without special firmware, which was hitherto on other models. This is a light version of Mi A2. This version almost completely duplicates the Redmi 6 Pro phone, the phone can already be purchased in almost all electronics stores.

Xiaomi Mi A2 (32 GB) and Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (32 and 64 GB), their characteristics, pros and cons have become the subject of this article.

Xiaomi Mi A2

Even a few weeks before the start of official sales of the smartphone, online stores in China and Europe began to discount the smartphone in the range of 13-15%, due to the huge hype. The device was officially presented in Madrid. After the presentation, it turned out that it is almost identical to the Xiaomi Mi 6X model, which was introduced in May in China. The main difference is that there is no special MIUI firmware, as well as different device configuration options.

Characteristics

This smartphone has an excellent dual camera 12 + 20 MP, as well as a screen diagonal of 5.99 inches. In fact, this is a mini-tablet. The screen resolution is 1080 by 2160 pixels, and the processor is Qualcomm Snapdragon 660.

The selfie camera is also good: 20 megapixels. It has an HDR mode. Of the shortcomings, it is worth highlighting the average battery with a capacity of 3010 milliamps. It is barely enough for a day of active use. There is also no 3.5 mm headphone jack, as well as a slot for a memory card. That is, you will have to limit yourself only to the memory of the device. In addition, contactless payments are not available in this model.

Iron

Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, which powers the Xiaomi Mi A2, belongs to the processors of the middle price segment. It consists of two clusters of nuclei. The phone's cores are tuned to a frequency of 1.8 to 2.2 GHz.

After tests, the device remains at a fairly high speed. In terms of graphics quality, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor is ahead of everyone in the mid-range price range. The amount of RAM is 4 gigabytes, and the built-in memory is 32. Such RAM is enough even for heavy games.

Screen and battery

This is a good phone with a screen of almost 6 inches. It has an IPS panel. There is no cutout at the top of the screen, where the developers placed the front camera. 18:9 is the display aspect ratio that is traditional for modern smartphones.

The screen has good brightness and color reproduction, but it is difficult to see a clear image in the sun. This was in previous Xiaomi models, but it is hoped that this problem has been fixed in Mi A2.

The battery is one of the drawbacks of the new model, as it does not have a large capacity, if we compare the power of the filling, which will consume a lot of energy. Despite the fact that the charge is enough for a full working day, it is advised to charge the gadget in the evening in any case, since the energy may not be enough for the next day.

Camera

Excellent camera performance allows the gadget to compete on a par with flagship models. Dual module 12 + 20 megapixels will attract the attention of many connoisseurs of quality photos. Also, the developers have improved the optics compared to Mi A1.

In addition, the Xiaomi Mi A2 camera supports the following modes:

• double zoom without loss of image quality;
• portrait mode;
• 4K video recording (professional filming);
• HDR mode.

The only negative is the lack of image stability.

The front camera also has excellent characteristics - 20 megapixels. With such a front camera, you can record video blogs and take high-quality selfies. If it really meets the specified characteristics, then the Xiaomi Mi A2 model will become the most purchased on the market this fall.

Prices in Europe

The prices for this phone vary from country to country. For example, online stores in China sell this device for $230. This is the lowest price for this smartphone.But this is a 15% discount price, which means that the starting price starts at $270.

The British online store offers the phone for 210 pounds, which is equal to 280 dollars. The price is for the 4/64 GB model. There is a 13% discount here.

In Poland and in the post-Soviet countries, the price is cosmic - and is 350 dollars! The most expensive 6/128 GB version costs 430 greenbacks.

In Switzerland, you can buy a 4/64 GB model for 275 euros. In Romania, for the same 4/64 GB configuration, you will have to pay 300 euros.

The brand itself published the following prices for 3 configurations:

• 4/32 GB - 249 euros;
• 4/64 GB - 279 euros;
• 6/128 GB - 349 euros.

In Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan, the Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphone costs approximately $280.

This phone should not disappoint its users:

• Has a good screen resolution and excellent aspect ratio;
• The gadget is designed on pure Android without proprietary firmware, which was present on all previous models;
• The smartphone also supports Wi-Fi (5 GHz) and Bluetooth of the 5th generation, which allows you to transfer and receive information as quickly as possible;
• The case is made in the form of an aluminum monoblock (there are strips for the antenna on top).
• Using infrared, you can control electronic devices that are at home. Through bluetooth, you can output FM radio to your home audio system.

Looking at the price of the device, there are also many negative points. Here is some of them:

• The main problem is that there are no cells for a memory card;
• There is still no 3.5 mm headphone jack, but such an adapter should be included;
• There is also no contactless payment function, which also caused dissatisfaction among the firm's fans;
• Weak battery for such a powerful processor and a large screen that will obviously consume more power.

But still, in general, the phone is not bad, but there are a lot of wary looks.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite, which is cheaper and also has decent specifications, is a light version, it was released at the same time as the main one to meet the needs of budget-conscious buyers. The Lite version is very inferior in terms of performance. The memory of this device has 2 configurations: 32 and 64 gigabytes. But here is the best aspect ratio: 19:9 and a screen diagonal of 2280 by 1080 pixels. The screen is slightly smaller than 5.84 inches, not 5.99 as in Mi A2. This version comes with the Android Oreo operating system.

Appearance

The body is made of metal with rounded corners. The screen occupies almost the entire area of ​​the device. Additional sensors and a speaker for talking are located in the upper part of the case. Virtual buttons are located under the display of the gadget. Protective 2.5 D glass is superimposed on the matrix.

In the upper left corner of the rear panel there is a block with a flash and a dual camera. A round fingerprint scanner was made in the middle of the back panel. On the back of the device there are cells for the antenna. The microUSB 2.0 connector is located in the lower corner under the display next to the speakers. Two microphones and a 3.5 mm headphone jack are placed at the top of the device.

The advantages of the phone is that the body is made of high quality materials, and this allows it not to slip in your hands. A pleasant feeling gives a matte finish.

The phone is made in the following colors:

1. Black;
2. Gold;
3. Blue.

The dimensions of the gadget look like this:

• weighs 178 grams;
• thickness: 8.7 mm;
• width: 71.7 mm;
• height: 149.3 mm.

Screen

As mentioned earlier, the screen measures 5.84 inches and has a 19:9 aspect ratio thanks to a 2280 x 1080 pixel resolution. There is also a high level of contrast. An excellent matrix gives a wide variety of colors, which allows you to enjoy a rich image. There are no problems with brightness either, but in sunny weather it can be rather weakly visible. In general, a good aspect ratio and an excellent matrix allows you to look at a juicy picture, both in video and in games.

Hardware and performance

The device has an eight-core Snapdragon 625 processor. It has a frequency of 2000 MHz. Made in two versions: 3/32 GB and 4/64 GB of internal memory. You can also install a memory card up to 256 gigabytes. By the way, in the main version of Mi A2 there is no possibility to install a flash card. Also, the gadget has a powerful battery with a capacity of 4000 milliamps. This means that a charged device will last for several days of active “life” without recharging.

The Android 8.1 operating system is also installed. The phone receives regular updates. High performance allows you to actively use the device in everyday life. Games with good graphics work with braking.

Sound and communication

Powerful speakers produce high-quality stereo sound. The headphones also have a pleasant sound. During conversations, you can hear the interlocutor well. The gadget simultaneously supports 2 Nano-SIMs and another flash drive. There is also an infrared port for controlling home electronics. Supported by 4 ji.

Camera

Dual Camera Options:

• 12 and 5 MP;
• LED flash;
• laser focus;
• light intensity 2.2 (excellent for the average user).

At night, pictures can be dim, but during the day they are of high quality.It is also possible to create photos with a blur effect. Artificial intelligence allows you to take pictures of higher quality than other models with such characteristics. The front camera received 5 megapixels.

The price of such a device starts from 13,600 rubles.

Additional sensors and sensors

Among the interesting additions worth canceling the presence of:

• accelerometer;
• compass
• gyroscope;
• proximity sensor;
• light sensor (flashlight);
• fingerprint scanner.

• frameless display is made in high quality;
• phone battery has a good capacity;
• the presence of a double camera;
• elegant metal case;
• there is no "proprietary" firmware.

• Games with good graphics “slow down”;
• in the evening, the camera shoots mediocre;
• there is no possibility of contactless payments.

Conclusion

Xiaomi is trying to keep up with the times and continues to make high-quality equipment at lower prices compared to competitors. And these two models are no exception. The main difference is that they run on pure Android without MIUI proprietary firmware. The main attention is drawn to the high-quality dual camera of Xiaomi Mi A2, while the Lite version has a powerful battery and an affordable price. In general, both models pleased, now the choice is up to the buyers. Either long battery life, or regular recharging, but a powerful processor and camera.