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

The 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 a disadvantage. 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 has been released as part of a special Android One program, which provides an opportunity to quickly receive the latest software updates.

The Mi A2 Lite also came out without special firmware, which was hitherto on other models. This is a lightweight version of the 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

A few weeks before the start of the official sales of the smartphone, online stores in China and Europe began to make a discount on the smartphone in the range of 13-15%, due to the huge excitement. 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 presented in May in China. The main difference is that there is no special MIUI firmware, as well as different configuration options for devices.

Specifications

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

The selfie camera is also good: 20 megapixels. It provides HDR mode. Among the disadvantages is the average battery with a capacity of 3010 milliamps. It is barely enough for a day of active use. It also lacks a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a memory card slot. That is, you have to limit yourself only to the device's memory. In addition, contactless payments are not available in this model.

Iron

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, which powers the Xiaomi Mi A2, is a mid-range processor. It consists of two clusters of cores. The cores of the phone are tuned for frequencies from 1.8 to 2.2 GHz.

After the 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-price range. The amount of RAM is 4 gigabytes, and the built-in memory is 32. This 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 matrix. There is no cutout at the top of the screen, where the developers placed the front camera. 18: 9 is the aspect ratio of the display, which 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 the case in previous Xiaomi models, but it is hoped that this problem has been fixed in the 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 characteristics allow the gadget to compete on a par with flagship models. The dual module 12 + 20 megapixels will attract the attention of many connoisseurs of high-quality photos. Also, the developers have improved the optics compared to the Mi A1.

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

• 2x zoom without loss of image quality;
• portrait mode;
• video recording in 4K format (professional filming);
• HDR mode.

The only drawback is the lack of image stability.

The front camera also has excellent specifications - 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 bought on the market this fall.

Prices in Europe

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

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

In Poland and in the post-Soviet countries, the price is cosmic - and amounts to $ 350! The most expensive version 6/128 GB costs 430 "green".

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

The brand itself has published the following pricing 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 expansion and excellent aspect ratio;
• The gadget is designed on a pure Android without proprietary firmware, which was present on all previous models;
• The smartphone also supports Wi-Fi (5 GHz) and 5th generation bluetooth, which allows you to transfer and receive information as quickly as possible;
• The body is made in the form of an aluminum monoblock (there are strips for the antenna on top).
• Using the infrared port, 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 aspects. Here are 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 discontent among the fans of the company;
• A weak battery for such a powerful processor and a large screen that will obviously consume more power.

Still, overall the phone is not bad, but there are many wary looks.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite, which costs less and also has decent specs, is a lite version, released simultaneously with the main one, in order to satisfy the needs of budget-conscious buyers. Lite-version is very much inferior in characteristics. 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 5.84 inches, not 5.99 as in Mi A2. This version has the Android Oreo operating system installed.

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 conversation are located at the top of the case. Virtual buttons are located under the gadget display. Protective 2.5 D glass is applied to the matrix.

In the upper left corner of the rear panel there is a unit 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 antenna cells. 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 made at the top of the device.

The advantages of the phone are that the casing is made of high-quality materials, which allows it not to slip in your hands. The matte finish gives a pleasant feeling.

The phone is made in the following colors:

1. The 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 stated earlier, the screen is 5.84 inches and has a 19: 9 aspect ratio thanks to its 2280 x 1080 pixel resolution. There is also a high level of contrast. The excellent matrix provides a wide variety of color gamut, which allows you to enjoy vivid images. There are also no problems with brightness, however, in sunny weather it is faintly 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.

Iron and performance

The device has an eight-core Snapdragon 625 processor. It has a frequency of 2000 MHz. Made in two modifications: 3/32 GB and 4/64 GB of internal memory. You can also install a memory card up to 256 gigabytes. By the way, the main version of Mi A2 lacks the ability to install a flash card. Also, the gadget has a powerful 4000 milliampere battery. This means that a charged device will last for several days of active "life" without recharging.

The operating system Android 8.1 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 brakes.

Sound and communication

Powerful speakers deliver high quality stereo sound. The headphones also have a pleasant sound. During conversations, the interlocutor is well heard. The gadget simultaneously supports 2 Nano-SIM and another USB flash drive. There is also an infrared port for controlling home electronics. 4 ji supported.

Camera

Dual camera parameters:

• 12 and 5 MP;
• LED flash;
• laser focusing;
• luminous power 2.2 (excellent for the general user).

Pictures can be dim at night, but high quality during the day. 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 at 13,600 rubles.

Additional sensors and sensors

Among the interesting additions, it is worth canceling the availability:

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

• bezel-less display is made in high quality;
• the phone battery has good capacity;
• the presence of a double camera;
• elegant metal body;
• 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 firmware. The main attention is drawn to the high-quality dual camera Xiaomi Mi A2, and 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.