Chinese phone maker Xiaomi has an addition to its mid-range smartphones which is the Mi A2. It runs Google Android One and Android Oreo. It sports a dual camera of 12MP and 20MP sensor.
Xiaomi Mi A2 also uses a 5.99 inches screen for display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset.
Quick Details
- Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
- Display: 5.99 inches, LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display — (1080 x 2160)
- Software: Android v8.1
- Processor: 4×2.2GHz & 4×1.8GHz Octa-core CPU (Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660)
- Memory: 4GB / 6GB RAM | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB ROM
- Cameras: Front — 20MP (f/2.2, LED flash) | Rear — 12MP (f/1.8) + 20MP (f/1.8), Dual-LED flash
- Battery: 3000mAh
Software, Design, Display
The Xiaomi Mi A2 comes installed with Android 8.1 and Android One and is a dual SIM smartphone.
The design of the smartphone is characterized by a smooth and slim metallic build with sides that are well curved. The display is large even on the 18:9 smartphone.
For security, there’s a fingerprint sensor and the phone comes in various colors. The phone also uses the iPhone X camera style of having dual camera arranged vertically.
The display gives out radiant colors on a 5.99 inches screen that has a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and 403 PPI. The phone boasts of an LTPS IPS touchscreen that adds more radiance to the display.
Performance, Hardware, Cameras
The Xiaomi MI A2 hardware is decent and you should expect great performance. The CPU of the phone is a Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 having eight cores. To help with graphics, an Adreno 512 GPU is installed.
Moving to memory, three models exist. One model uses a combo of 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, another model uses 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM, and the last model, 4GB RAM, and 32GB ROM. The phone memory cannot be expanded so you choose wisely.
For photos and videos, the phone boasts of dual 20MP and 12MP sensors at the back and has AI capabilities. Selfie camera is a massive 20MP sensor. The rear camera improves low-light conditions with a dual LED flash likewise the front camera which has a LED flash.
You might expect that a phone with this specs will have an adequate battery for power but no, the Xiaomi Mi A2 disappoints with its mediocre 3000mAh Li-Ion battery. A good thing is that it has fast charging technology.
Xiaomi Mi A2 Price in Nigeria
| Store/Model | Price |
|---|---|
| Online Stores | From ₦90,000 |
| Offline Stores | TBD |
Xiaomi Mi A2 Full Device Specifications
Here are the full essential details about the device…
Network and Software
| 2G | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Operating System | Android v8.1 |
Design and Display
| Dimensions | 158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 166 g |
| Build | Front glass, aluminum body |
| Colors | Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold |
| Display Size | 5.99 inches |
| Display Type | LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2160 |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Performance and Hardware
| Processor Name | Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 |
| Processor Type | 4×2.2GHz & 4×1.8GHz Octa-core CPU |
| GPU | Adreno 512 |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB |
| Internal Memory | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB |
| SD Card Support | No |
Cameras
| Front Camera | 20MP (f/2.2, LED flash) |
| Rear Camera | 12MP (f/1.8) + 20MP (f/1.8), Dual-LED flash |
Battery
| Battery Capacity | 3000mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes |
Connectivity and Multimedia
| Bluetooth | Yes (v5.0) |
| WiFi | Yes (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| GPS | Yes |
| USB | USB C |
| OTG | – |
| FM Radio | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
Other Features
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes |
| Extras | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, Photo/video editor, Document viewer |