{Xiaomi Mi A2} First Impressions best mobile review (tr420)

 Xiaomi Mi A2 First Impressions

Having said that, the Mi A2 is not exactly a bad device, nor does it come with any glaring flaws. Instead, it is just a typical Xiaomi smartphone, which offers a good combination of specifications, build quality, and overall package.

Thanks to the Mi A2, Xiaomi has started making a comeback in the Indian smartphone space. In fact, the Mi A2 is the third Redmi smartphone that we have reviewed in the last few weeks, which indicates that the Chinese company is making sure that it stands out in the segment.

In the mid-budget smartphone segment, the Redmi Y2 is already a popular option, and we will evaluate that in the coming week, which should see the Redmi Y2 winning the test of durability against the Mi A2.

For now, let's delve into the basic specifications of the Xiaomi Mi A2, and do a bit of a hardware benchmarking test.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Specifications

Display: 5.99-inch IPS LCD display, FHD+ resolution (2160 x 1080 pixels), 18:9 aspect ratio, 2.5D curved glass

5.99-inch IPS LCD display, FHD+ resolution (2160 x 1080 pixels), 18:9 aspect ratio, 2.5D curved glass Software: Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI 10

Android 8.1 Oreo, MIUI 10 Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, at the back, gesture-based

Yes, at the back, gesture-based Face Unlock: Yes

Yes CPU: Up to 2.2 GHz octa-core Kryo 260 processor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC, 14nm

Up to 2.2 GHz octa-core Kryo 260 processor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC, 14nm GPU: Adreno 512

Adreno 512 Memory: 4 GB RAM, LPDDR4

4 GB RAM, LPDDR4 Storage: 64 GB internal, microSD support up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

64 GB internal, microSD support up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) Main Camera: Dual cameras 12 MP + 20 MP (Sony IMX486 with f/1.75 aperture, 1.25μm pixel size, PDAF, AI Portrait Mode, AI Scene Detection), 12 MP with wide-angle lens, f/1.75 aperture, AI Smart Beauty, AI Background Blur Healing, AI Smart Scene Selection, AI Object Recognition, EIS for video recording, 4K video recording at 30fps, 720p slow-motion video recording at 120fps, Electronic Image Stabilisation for video recording, AI Face Shaping and Beauty Profile, AI Portrait Framing

Dual cameras 12 MP + 20 MP (Sony IMX486 with f/1.75 aperture, 1.25μm pixel size, PDAF, AI Portrait Mode, AI Scene Detection), 12 MP with wide-angle lens, f/1.75 aperture, AI Smart Beauty, AI Background Blur Healing, AI Smart Scene Selection, AI Object Recognition, EIS for video recording, 4K video recording at 30fps, 720p slow-motion video recording at 120fps, Electronic Image Stabilisation for video recording, AI Face Shaping and Beauty Profile, AI Portrait Framing Selfie Camera: 20 MP, f/2.2 aperture, AI Portrait Lighting, Screen Flash

20 MP, f/2.2 aperture, AI Portrait Lighting, Screen Flash Connectivity: 4G VoLTE, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz MIMO USB OTG, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0 (no 3.5 mm headphone jack)

4G VoLTE, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz MIMO USB OTG, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0 (no 3.5 mm headphone jack) Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Electronic Compass

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Electronic Compass Cellular: 4G LTE, dual nano SIM (GSM), VoLTE-enabled

4G LTE, dual nano SIM (GSM), VoLTE-enabled Battery: 3,010 mAh (non-removable)

3,010 mAh (non-removable) Power Supply: 10V/2A

10V/2A Dimensions: 155 mm x 75 mm x 7.8 mm

155 mm x 75 mm x 7.8 mm Weight: 175 grams

Weight: 175 grams Colors: Dark Gray, Gold, Rose Gold