Overall Score
49.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#2434)49.0
Performance(#3236)69.9
Camera(#1283)65.2
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#150)94.1
Connectivity(#2955)58.1
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X)
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Mi A2 features a sleek aluminum build with a glass front, measuring 158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm and weighing 166 grams.
- It sports a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 403 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 512 GPU.
- The camera setup includes a dual rear camera system with a 12 MP main sensor and a 20 MP secondary sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- The 20 MP front camera is designed for high-quality selfies.
- The device is equipped with a 3000 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging but lacks wireless charging.
- It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo, part of the Android One program, with an upgrade path to Android 9.0 Pie.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The Mi A2 is available in multiple color options, including Black, Gold, Blue, Red, and Rose Gold.
- Overall, it combines a solid design with reliable performance and decent camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018, July 24
DescriptionVersions: Mi A2 (Global); Mi 6X (China)
Display
Size5.99"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 512
Memory32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9", 1.25µm20 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@120fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3 (Global)18W wired, QC4 (India)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm (6.25 x 2.97 x 0.29 in)
Weight166 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold
Foldable✗
SAR0.96 W/kg (head) 0.64 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass