Previously launched in China as the Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro, the same smartphone have been repackaged and given the name Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite on the Global market. Taking up the notch trend on going in the market at the moment, the smartphone has a not too large notch and some other cool mid-range specs. The key difference between the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite and Redmi 6 Pro is the software feature on it, the former runs on Android One while the latter on MIUI 9.6 based on the Android 8.1 Oreo. The radio band on the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite is also better suited for use outside China, and features Google Play pre-installed unlike the Redmi 6 Pro that doesn’t.
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Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Key Specs and Features
- 5.84-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 X 2280 (432 ppi)
- Android 8.1 Oreo (Android One)
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 CPU with 3GB/4GB RAM
- 32GB/64GB built-in storage space, up to 256GB with a memory card
- Dual 12MP + 5MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera
- 4G LTE
- Fingerprint scanner (rear)
- 4, 000mAh non removable Li-Po battery
Design and Display
The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite has a characteristical Xiaomi type of build featured on the Mi Max and Redmi series. Made from the conjunction of plastic and metal, the smartphone feels premium when held with a slim elegant design. The flashlight on the rear is flanked by two cameras vertically and a fingerprint sensor at the center. You will also see plastic encased top and bottom for more radio reception which is very much evident especially on the Gold varuant. Other available colour options are Blue and Black while the Red variant is only available on the Redmi 6 Pro available in China.
For a mid-range smartphone, the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite has a nice display with an impressive colourful IPS screen. It also has the notch which is sort of the new facade on smartphone nowadays and a fairly big display too. There is the reduction in bezels around the display too with rounded edges to make things more attractive. Diagonally, the screen measures 5.84-inch and have a 1080 X 2280 pixels making your visuals pleasant.
Battery and Camera
Like the rest of the mid-rangers in Xiaomi’s mid-rqnge portfolio, the smartphone does comes with quite buoyant battery capacity. This is a 4, 000mAh battery featured on the smartphone which is very much a till the end of the day capacity you’ll be getting. To recharge, the smartphone features a quick charge tech from on Qualcomm.
You could do more with the photographic lens on the smartphone which is certainly capable of your various social media uploads. Primarily, there is a 12MP camera at the rear joined by a 2MP sensor for depth information. At the front, there is a 5MP camera tasked with taking your selfies.
Hardware and Software
As far as mid-range smartphones go, the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite has a fairly ideal setup here. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and an Adreno 506 GPU. The SoC inside the smartphone is quite capable of handling tasks and some graphic intense games even if a few skipping frames will be observed.
In continuance, it features two different models, their internal storage and memory space being the only difference between them. The lesser variant has 3GB RAM and 32GB space for storage built-in. On the other hand, you could get up to 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage on a more premium model. In light of being a global version, it runs on Android One version of the Android 8.1 Oreo without any MIUI addition.
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Pricing and Availability
The 3GB version is sold for about 62, 000 Naira while the 4GB model sells for around 74, 000 Naira depending on the deal and your location.
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite:
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.1 Oreo (Android One)
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
- GPU: Adreno 506
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Blue, Gold (Global); Rose Gold
- Dimension: 149.3 x 71.7 x 8.8 mm
- Weight: 178g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.84-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 X 2280 pixels (402 ppi)
- Screen Protection: –
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual 12MP + 2MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
- Front Camera: 5MP camera, 720p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32GB/64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE-A (2CA) Cat 6 300/50Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v4.2 with A2DP, LE
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: MicroUSB 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
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: 4, 000mAh non removable Li-Po battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
