Overall Score
43.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#3122)43.6
Performance(#3825)64.3
Camera(#1691)53.2
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4483)25.3
Build(#1334)76.1
Connectivity(#3225)56.1
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Mi A1 (Mi 5X)
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Mi A1 features a sleek design with a glass front and aluminum back, measuring 155.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm and weighing 165g.
- Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 403 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, the phone delivers reliable performance with its octa-core 2.0 GHz CPU and Adreno 506 GPU.
- The dual rear camera setup includes a 12 MP wide lens and a 12 MP telephoto lens, supporting 2x optical zoom and 4K video recording.
- A 5 MP front camera is included for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 3080 mAh, supporting 10W charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 7.1.2 with an upgrade path to Android 9.0, it offers a clean software experience through Android One.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and USB Type-C, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is available in multiple colors, including Black, Gold, Rose Gold, and Red.
- Overall, the Mi A1 combines solid build quality with decent performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionFor Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, LATAM.Also known as Xiaomi Mi 5X in China.
Display
Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
Memory32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.6, 50mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3080 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3080 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions155.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm (6.12 x 2.98 x 0.29 in)
Weight165 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
Foldable✗
SAR1.75 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity