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Xiaomi Mi A2 deals and reviews

Xiaomi Mi A2

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17 Critic Reviews

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Release Date (UK): November 2018

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What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

86

NotebookCheck | Marcus Herbrich

The limited availability, Chinese software and insufficient LTE coverage make the Mi 6X hard to recommend to German users. All of this will change when the Mi A2 comes to Europe.

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85

phoneArena | Peter Kostadinov

Overall, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better deal on a device with pure Android that boasts a similarly capable camera and comes with such a well-rounded hardware package, not to mention the software support that's on par with the Android flagships out there.

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80

Mr Phone | Ershad Kaleebullah

... as a fan of premium, refined Android experiences, the Mi A2 wins my heart. Also, it doesn't hurt that it is far more affordable than another phone I absolutely loved this year – the Nokia 7 Plus.

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80

Android Headlines | Alexander Maxham

If you reside in one of Xiaomi's markets, then you should definitely buy the Mi A2. It hits all of the right notes here and does a good job with just about everything.

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80

The Indian Express | Shruti Dhapola

I cannot deny that Mi A2 has a lot of positives, which stand out compared to other devices. The overall design, and how sleek the phone is gives it a premium look.

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80

The Mobile Indian | Rohan Pal

Xiaomi Mi A2 is surely a true upgrade over its first Android One smartphone, the Mi A1. The phone comes with a premium design coupled with some sleek looks and the performance is smooth across various departments.

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80

GadgetMatch | Rodneil Quiteles

Mi A2 delivers where it promised it would - a smooth performance on a clean, pure Android interface along with AI-assisted cameras that take amazing photos no matter the lighting condition.

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80

TechPP (Technology Personalized) | Nimish Dubey

... it does face challenges from the stock Android brigade in the mid-segment, most notably from the Motorola G6, the Nokia 6.1 (2018) and the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, but it comfortably outperforms them in terms of general performance, gaming and camera.

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80

India Today | Saurabh Singh

Mi A2 is still quite the deal as a stand-alone device and if you're someone who takes performance seriously and likes to click many good-quality photos then the Mi A2 is definitely the phone to buy.

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80

Trusted Reviews | Jon Mundy

The Xiaomi Mi A2 is a phone that punches way above its weight. A few hardware shortfalls and limited availability drop it just short of an automatic recommendation, but this is deeply impressive stuff from Xiaomi.

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80

91mobiles | Prateek Pandey

The Mi A2's camera capabilities, stock Android and the promise of timely platform updates are clear winners for sure, and if these aspects appeal to you, you can go ahead and pick up the latest from Xiaomi - it won't disappoint you.

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80

The Economic Times | Hitesh Raj Bhagat

Overall, the immense value on offer makes the A2 an easy recommendation.

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80

NDTV Gadgets | Aditya Shenoy

The Xiaomi Mi A2 gets the cameras right and is amongst the best camera phones at this price point. However, there are a few chinks in the Mi A2's armour.

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80

Pocket-lint | Mike Lowe

To look at you wouldn't necessarily think the Mi A2 is an, affordable phone. Its build quality, feel in the hand and general operation – especially thanks to the Android One software platform – make it a sleek and capable phone for a price that no other maker can quite match right now.

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76

Firstpost | Nimish Sawant

A good sequel to the first Xiaomi Android One smartphone, but recommending the Mi A2 is not so easy.

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70

Gadgets Now | Komal Mohan

At this price, Xiaomi offers a well-performing mid-range processor, solid camera performance and stock Android experience -- which is hard to find in competition at this price.Just make sure that if you use the wired headphones, carry the connector and put a cover to get rid of uneven back and you'll be set.

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60

Android Authority | Justin Duino

The Palm Phone works, but at its price, you are better off getting an LTE-enabled smartwatch and use that when you want to leave your smartphone at home.

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Form factor and dimensions
Dimensions & Form

Form factor: Touchscreen bar
Dimensions 158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (6.25 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
Weight: 168 g (5.93 oz)

Screen
Screen

Size: 5.99 inches diagonal
Resolution: 2160 x 1080 pixels
Screen Density: 403 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 77.4 %

Display Type: LTPS IPS LCD

Operating System
Runs

Android

Performance
Performance

Chipset: Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU: Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
GPU: Adreno 512
RAM: 4/6GB

Camera
Camera

Main Camera: 20 megapixels + 12 megapixels with LED flash
Secondary Camera: 20 megapixels

Storage
Storage

Built-in Storage: 64GB, 128GB
Expandable Storage: Not Available

Battery
Battery & Charging

Capacity: 3010 mAh
Removable Battery: No
Wireless Charging: No
Quick Charge: Yes (v3)

SIM Standard
SIM standard

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Water and Dust Resistance
Water & Dust Resistance

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Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader

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