Mi A2 VS Mi A1! Is Mi A2 Lite Just A Notched Mi A1?

   Yesterday Xiaomi Launched Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite in Spain. Xiaomi is known for launching great phones at even greater prices and is really good at that and we all love it for this trait. But, lets glance if Mi A2 is a proper upgrade for Mi A1 and the bigger question, “Is Mi A2 Lite just a Notched Mi A1? We will take a look at it today and have the answer at the end. Mi A2 sure sounds good on paper with Snapdragon 660 the highest Mid-Range processor. But, let’s just compare them. You can learn about their detailed specs here.

     Let’s begin by comparing specs of Mi A2 and Mi A1 side by side and you be the judge!

		Mi A1	Mi A2
Display	Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
	Size	5.5”(82.6cm)	5.99”(92.6cm)
	Resolution	1080×1920(430ppi)	1080×2160(403ppi)
	Protection	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Chipset	Chipset	Snapdragon 625	Snapdragon 660
	CPU Info	Octa-Core 2.0GHz	Octa-Core 2.2GHz
	GPU	Adreno 506	Adreno 512
Camera	Rear	12+5MP(f/2.2,f/2.6)	12+20MP(1.75/f)
	Front	5MP	20MP
RAM & ROM	RAM	4GB	4GB/6GB
	ROM	64GB	32GB/64GB/128GB
Colours	--------------	Black, Gold ,Rose Gold, Red	Black, Blue, Gold
Battery	Battery Size	3080mAh	4000mAh
	Q.C Support	No	Q.C. 30
Software	Android One	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Connectivity	-------------	USB-2.0 & 3.5 mm Headphone Jack	USB-3.0 & No Headphone Jack
Other	Sensors	All except NFC	All
	Technology	GSM/HSPA/LTE	GSM/HSPA/LTE/CDMA
	Launch Date	2017, September	2018,July
	Price	14,000 Rs	27,000 Rs

     Sure, Mi A2 is an upgrade for Mi A1 with its newer Camera and bigger Front Camera and support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. It also has newer USB-C but lacks a headphone jack. Comes in the newer 18:9 aspect ratio and 5.99” display. Sure it comes at a larger price of around 25,000 Rs. It also features bett3er processor- The Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 which is like the premium for Mid-Range Smartphones.

     But, the bigger question is of course if Mi A2 Lite is just a glorified Mi A1 with a Notch? Mi A2 Lite has same specs as the Mi A1 just take a look at the chart below-

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
Display		5.84” FHD+ IPS
Resolution		(2220 x 1080)
Processor		Snapdragon 625
RAM		3GB/4GB
Storage		32GB/64GB
Colours		Black, Gold, Blue
Front Camera	Rear Camera	12MP+5MP 1.25/f	20MP
Battery		4000 mAh
Software		Android Oreo
Sensors		All except NFC
USB-Port		Yes
Headphone Jack		No
Price		179€/229€

   

     Whatever the case might be but it is sure the better phone at even cheaper price and that make it a perfect choice in the budget segment. And even bigger than that it brings the Notch in the budget segment.

     Both the phones are expected to come in to the Global market soon and is going to come to India on 8^th August. Mi A2 and A2 Lite are both a competition the some phones in the Budget and Mod-Range segment. We all just want it because, well it is a new phone and to be honest has some decent offerings as Xiaomi always does. You can learn more about Tech and Tech News at RW Tech Blog.

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