Xiaomi is looking to step up its mid-range presence with the release of the Xiaomi Redmi S2 and the Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X). The new smartphone comes infused with the trending features and a fairly powerful hardware to go with. Although Xiaomi’s reputation precedes them, the Xiaomi Mi A2 is one that is well poised to be a successful mid-ranger. Like the rest of the fold, it is marked by a high screen to body ratio alongside other perks we’ll be checking out.
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Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X) Key Specs and Features
- 5.99-inch, LTPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 2160 X 1080 pixels (403 ppi)
- Android 8.1 Oreo
- Octa-core Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 CPU with 4GB/6GB
- 32GB/64GB/128GB built-in storage, without memory card support
- Dual 12MP and 20MP rear camera and 20MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint sensor (rear)
- Facial unlock
- 3, 010mAh non removable Li-ion battery
Design and Display
As for the looks on the smartphone, there is a smooth metallic finish with well curved sides and slim build. It is also characterized by a large display on a not too big 18:9 smartphone.
The Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X) is available in a variety of colours including Cherry Pink, Flame Red, Sand Gold, Glacier Blue and Black. Sporting the latest innovations in building smartphones and even carries the vertical dual camera style featured in iPhone X.
There is an impressive display set up on the smartphone which includes a bezel-less and colourful screen. With an expanse of 5.99-inch, the Xiaomi Mi A2 has 2160 X 1080 pixels which is quite befitting for a mid-range device such as this.
Battery and Camera
In terms of the battery power, you would be having a bit of the mediocre capacity and that being a 3, 010mAh Li-ion battery. Which only goes a little beyond dusk on full charge but tops up with fast charge available which is more of what a number of other smartphones have.
If you’re the type that loves to take pictures, the Xiaomi Mi A2 comes with what it takes to deliver a fairly decent picture. Boasting of dual 20MP plus 12MP primary camera at the back with AI enhancement and a 20MP camera at the front for selfie.
Hardware and Software
As per the hardware featured on the Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphone, you really could not ask for more at the slated price. Has you have enough to enjoy smooth sailing on your device without glitches. Garnering power from a Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 chipset with eight cores and an Adreno 512 GPU.
To the rest of the hardware featured on this smartphone, there is quite a number of models which includes 4GB RAM paired with 32GB storage, 4GB/6GB RAM either of which you could have with 64GB and finally there’s the premium 6GB/128GB all of which is not expandable so you would want to choose wisely.
Xiaomi Mi A2 Price and Availability
The Xiaomi Mi A2 Price starts at around $299. The 4GB/32GB model of the Xiaomi Mi A2 should go for about 91, 000 Naira in Nigeria when available. Xiaomi Mi A2 price in Nigeria should also start at 102, 000 Naira for 4GB/64GB and the 6GB/128GB for 113, 000 Naira all depending on your location and the deal
Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X) Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Mi A2 (Mi 6X):
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660
- GPU: Adreno 512
- Memory: 4GB/6GB RAM
- Colours: Cherry Pink, Flame Red, Sand Gold, Glacier Blue, Black
- Dimension: 158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm
- Weight: 168g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.99-inch, LTPS LCD capacitive touchscreen,
2160 X 1080 pixels (504 ppi) - Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual 12MP + 20MP camera, 2160p Video@30fps 1080p Video@30fps, 720p Video@120fps
- Rear Camera Features: –
- Front Camera: 20MP camera, 10800 Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB/64GB/128GB
- Memory Card Support: –
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) – China
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: 42.2/5.76Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE-A (3CA) Cat 12 600/150Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v5.0 with A2DP, LE
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: Yes
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
- Video Player: Xvid/MP4/H.265 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: –
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 3, 010mAh non removable Li-ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
