Xiaomi Mi A2 first impressions: The main features that stand out

Xiaomi Mi A2 first impressions: The main features that get on the new Android One phone. Mi A2 starts in India on August 8th.

Xiaomi Mi A2 will be the next big smartphone of the company to enter the Indian market. The Mi A2 as its predecessor Mi A1 is an Android One phone with stock Android 8.1 Oreo, and no MIUI, which is the company's own custom user interface. Mi A2 also comes with some major changes compared to the original. For beginners, the headphone jack is gone, and there is no microSD slot in the dual-SIM phone either. The original Mi A1 had these two things.

Mi A2 also comes with a USB Type-C charging port, not the old micro-USB charging port. Mi A2 has a newer 18: 9 display format, which is 5.99 inches in size compared to the 5.5-inch screen on the old phone. We had the chance to discover the Mi A2 before its launch and here is our first impression.

X A2 Miia and the Design

Mi A2 looks like a polished premium phone, and it feels much more refined than the original. It also seems incredibly light to hold in the hand, even though the phone weighs 166 grams, which is actually more than the A1 A1 which weighed 165 grams. Overall, Mi A2 is a well-designed phone, but the lack of a headphone jack may bother some users.

Mi A2 looks like a polished premium phone, and it feels much more refined than the original.

Mi A2 has a 12MP + 20MP vertical camera, which protrudes from the rest of the body, and it also means that you will need a holster that protects both the phone and the lens. Fortunately, the plastic case in the box, also provides a shield for the camera sensor, although there is no harm in considering a more solid case, if one decides to To buy this phone.

The new Xiaomi phon has a 5.99-inch screen with Full HD + resolution (1080p) and as other displays of the company, it's good so far. The display works well for watching videos, games, etc.

Xiaomi Mi A2 and Specifications

Mi A2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. Performance should not be a problem on this one, but we will have to wait and see if overheating is a problem. Our Mi A2 review unit comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, but it's unclear if any other variants will come to India.

Mi A2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor.

Keep in mind that 64GB storage is all you get. There is no microSD card slot. So, people who prefer this in their phones, might not be so happy with Mi A2. There is also no headphone jack, which can be another problem for some. Xiaomi has packed a Type-C 3.5mm USB converter into the box, but make sure to keep this accessory safe if you have a pair of older headphones. Personally, I do not like these little dongles because I'm afraid of losing them.

Mi A2 in India also comes with Qualcomm QuickCharge 4.0. This is interesting because Xiaomi includes a standard charger 5V / 2A in the box. You can not purchase an authorized Xiaomi Quick Charger for this phone, although Mi A2 supports this feature. The total size of the battery is 3010 mAh, and should last an average day.

Xiaomi Mi A2 and the camera

This is a feature of the phone that Xiaomi really hype and I would say Mi A2 has big shoes to fill, if I keep in mind the previous Mid A1. In my opinion, Mi A1 still has one of the best cameras, especially the implementation of the dual rear camera for the price. He came with a telephoto and wide angle combination and a 2X optical zoom. This was virtually unknown in the segment of less than Rs 15,000.

Xiaomi Mi A2 does not come with a headphone jack

With Mi A2, the phone has a 12MP + 20MP camera with a larger pixel size and an aperture of f / 1.75 on both sensors. There is also a manual mode and the ability to automatically switch to the best sensor depending on the lighting conditions. Mi A2 also receives a 20 MP front camera, Xiaomi using the same Sony IMX376 sensor in front and back

While the camera's performance has yet to be tested, the first photos seem Promising and Bokeh mode is impressive in terms of details. We will have more in the full examination.

Xiaomi Mi A2: What will be the price in India?

That's really the big question. The price in euros for the 4 GB version of RAM and 64 GB is 279 euros, which represents about 22 000 rupees in conversion. We will have to wait and see if Mi A2 crosses the bar of 20,000 rupees and in India and if it will meet the expectations, especially compared to the price. However, it is expected that Xiaomi can sell it to less than 20,000 rupees in the Indian market.

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