Review Xiaomi Mi A2: the second pancake - com. Xiaomi Mi A2 - the second smartphone company at clean Android

Xiaomi Mi A2 - affordable smartphone Middle class with a cramless screen. The feature of the apparatus is "clean" operating android system One without extra shells. This model was announced in July 2018.

Appearance and Ergonomics

Corpus Siaomi A2 is made of high-quality and solid aluminum. Absolutely all the front side covers 2,5d-glass, under which there is a fairly large screen with a minimal frame around. There are no physical buttons for navigation here, as they have become virtual to save free space. Dactyloscopic sensor is located on the back side, which is made of durable metal. The vertical block with the main dual camera and flash shifted into the upper left corner, and protects the module stylish tempered glass of black. The bottom edge received a USB Type-C connector, as well as a microphone and an external speaker.

Rounded sidewalls and angles significantly improve ergonomics. Therefore, in hand, the smartphone is thorough and pleasant. Inside a hiding battery with a capacity of 3010 mAh. Available colors: pink, blue, red, black and gold. Dimensions: height - 158.7 mm, width - 75.4 mm, thickness - 7.3 mm, weight - 166

Display

Mi A2 hosts a 5,99-inch screen with a very small framework from all sides. It is worth noting that there is no "eyebrows", which does not like many in the beamless phones. LTPs matrix with very good viewing angles and excellent color reproduction. The resolution of this display is 2160 by 1080 points, and the ratio of the parties is 18: 9. From above there is a glass Gorilla Glass 5, a locking screen from a different kind of trouble. High detail is complemented by juicy shades. In the sun, the display behaves its average, but if you wish to consider the image, you can even under the right sunny rays.

Iron and productivity

Smartphone MI A2 received the eight-year SNAPDRAGON 660 SDM660 processor. Here are the rapid Kryo 260 kernels, and the maximum frequency of the chip is 2200 MHz. There is a built-in graphic accelerator ADRENO 512. The most advanced version of the device is equipped with 128 GB of integrated memory, as well as 6 GB of RAM. Also presented modifications with 32 or 64 GB of free repository and 4 GB of RAM. There is no way to expand memory using MicroSD cards here.

It is noteworthy that installed here operating system Android without unnecessary applications and shells. And updates come officially by air. In the Antutu test, the gadget manages about 105,000 points. In GeekBench 4 - 1600 (single-core mode) and 5640 (multi-core) glasses. Battery with a capacity of 3010 mAh supports function fast charging Quick Charge 3.0. In terms of speed in real tasks, the smartphone does not have any problems. The device works clearly and stable. Almost all games are instantly started with medium or high graphics settings.

Communication and sound

The multimedia speaker in Xiaomi Mi A2 sounds very loud. But the sound in the headphones does not stand out special, as it lacks worker. Spoken speaker received decent noise reduction, which guarantees high quality The transfer of the voice of the interlocutor in different situations. The device has Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio, as well as support popular navigation Systems and LTE.

Camera

The highlight of Siaomi A2 can be considered a double chamber with the main 12-megapixel sensor Sony IMX486 and an additional 20-megapixel module Sony IMX376. Impressive and advanced lights 1,9, and this refers to both sensors. Pretty powerful flash and phase focus. The camera supports the work of artificial intelligence, so the developers have prepared hundreds of various scenarios. Particularly good photos in poor light conditions are obtained. In this case, noise and artifacts in the pictures are relatively small. Excellent and snapshots with blurred background.

Front installed 20 megapixel frontal chamber with a luminosity of 1.8 and automatic mode HDR. There is support for the Face Unlock function, thanks to which the screen is quickly unlocked by scanning the user's face.

conclusions

The MI A2 smartphone has a lot of indisputable advantages. There is not only a powerful technical filling, but also "naked" Android with official updates from Google. At the same time, it is impossible not to note the first-class design, as well as excellent photographic features of the device.

Pros:

• Very high-quality cameras.
• Large display without frames.
• Pleasant appearance.
• Android Operating system.
• Face scanners and prints.

Minuses:

• Noticeably protruding camera.
• There is no NFC chip.
• Several ordinary sound.

Specifications Xiaomi Mi A2

General characteristics
Model	Xiaomi Mi A2, Xiaomi MI 6X
Date of Announcement and Start Sales	july 2018 / July 2018
Dimensions (DXshx)	158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm.
Weight	166
Available colors	black, Blue, Red, Golden, Rose Gold
Operating system	Android 8.1 (Oreo) / Android One
Communication
Number and type of SIM cards	two, Nano-Sim, Dual Stand-by
Communication Standard in 2G networks	GSM 850 / 900/1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
Communication Standard in 3G networks	HSDPA 850/900/1700 (AWS) / 1900/2100
Communication Standard in 4G networks	LTE
Compatibility with communication operators	MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2, Yota
Data transfer
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 A / B / G / N / AC, Dual-Band, WiFi Direct, HotSpot
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS.	a-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC.	not
Infrared port	there is
Platform
CPU	eight-cherished Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 OCTA-CORE (4 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
Graphic processor	Adreno 512.
Inner memory	32/64/128 GB.
RAM	4/6 GB.
Ports and connectors
USB	2.0, Type-C 1.0 Reversible Connector
3.5mm jack	not
Memory Card Slot	not
Display
Display Type	LTPS IPS LCD Capacitive, 16m Flowers
Screen size	5.99 inches (~ 77.4% facial surface of the device)
Display protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera
Main camera	double 12 MP (F / 1.8, 1 / 2.9 ", 1.25μm) + 20 MP (F / 1.8, 1 / 2.8", 1.0μm), PDAF
Functional of the main chamber	Dual-Led Flash, HDR, Panorama
Record video	[Email Protected], [Email Protected] (Gyro-EIS), [Email Protected]
Front-camera	20 MP (F / 2.2, 1 / 2.8 ", 1.0μm), LED flash, AUTO-HDR, [Email Protected]
Sensors and sensors
Light	there is
Approximation	there is
Gyroscope	there is
Compass	there is
Hall.	there is
Accelerometer	there is
Barometer	not
Fingerprint scanner	there is
Battery
Battery Type and Capacity	Li-Ion 3010 Mah
Battery mount	non-removable
Equipment
Standard kit	MI A2: 1 USB cable: 1 Clip for extracting SIM tray: 1 Type-c Headphone Connection Adapter: 1 Protective silicone case: 1 User Manual: 1 Warranty card: 1 Charger: 1

Prices

Video reviews

Xiaomi Mi A2 and MI A2 Lite is perhaps the most long-awaited and promising innovations of this summer or even the year, in the medium-valued and budget segments. And so, the presentation has long been held, smartphones are tested and it's time to answer the main question: are they worth all expectations? You can ask a question differently: is it so good android, or Miui and dancing with a tambourine our all?

Packaging and delivery package

Both smartphones are supplied in a small, but rather pleasant cardboard box. Inside it, in addition to the devices themselves, there is a protective case, a synchronization cable and charging, a power supply, and documentation. And Mi A2 also includes an adapter with Type-C by a 3.5 mm headphone jack. In general, everything is standard both outside and inside.

Appearance and design

It is no secret that both smartphones are international analogues of Chinese MI 6X and Redmi 6 Pro, which externally have only one visible difference - Android One. In general, these are all the same devices to us.

Smartphones look very nice and even presentable. MI A2, so generally feels a much more expensive device than it really is. Lite version in this regard is noticeable easier. The fact is that only metal is made back cover and framework, and everything else is plastic. But the front panel of the smartphone "decorates" the new-fashioned "eyebrow", the need and the usefulness of which is a big question, as it is much empty, and all the necessary sensors, the camera and the conversational speaker could fit on a slightly thickened top protrusion.

But it is absolutely no complaints about the assembly of MI A2 Lite, nothing will be labeled, does not creak and does not hang out, unlike his older model, which has a slight tapping and at the time when the smartphone is put on the table, the ringing from the top of the case is heard. A very strange decision is that the engineers for some reason decided to remove the 3.5 mm headphone jack. Also, it would be possible to find a chamber to too speaking over the body, because of which, even in the case, the smartphone is lying on the table and use it becomes extremely uncomfortable.

Display

The MI A2 screen is almost 6 inch IPS matrix with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and aspect ratio of 18: 9. Display rates are happy both on paper and in practice. It has a very worthy contrast, saturation of flowers and a good margin in brightness, but white color to deviate the viewing angle, slightly goes into a yellow shade, although it is noticeable only with a direct comparison.

I was pleased, if not to say surprised, the Lite version display. Its diagonal is 5.84 inches, and at the expense of the areas on both sides of the cut, the resolution is even slightly higher than that of the older model, it is 1080 x 2280 pixels, it also has excellent brightness and contrast. It was surprised that the white color he looks a little better than on Mi A2, but here is black, at an angle goes into the yellow shade. Yes, and readability is excellent, even under the midday sun.

But there is one common disappointment for these smartphones, and it consists in the absence of any adjustments and settings of the display color reproduction. I do not know what it is connected with, it may be with the laziness of the developers, but such a omission is very upset, since these devices are more expensive than MI 6x and Redmi 6 Pro, in which there is such an opportunity.

Unlocking system

In both smartphones for unlocking, the fingerprint scanner is used on the back panel of the devices. It works quite accurately, but not very smart.

Also here is unlocking the face, but this item is hidden in security settings in a separate Smart Lock menu. Yes, and it works, honestly, all this is quite middle. In order to use the unlock, you need to start turning on the display, then wait a few seconds until the smartphone recognizes the face and then pull your fingers to finally unlock it. In general, it is much easier and faster to use the fingerprint scanner.

Net

Everything is expected here, since both smartphones from the very beginning are intended for the international market. That is, Bunda B7 and B20 are supported. During conversations, there were no problems with the connection, both interlocutors clearly heard each other. Yes, and with hold Wi-Fi Signal everything is fine. But unfortunately many, NFCs in smartphones did not take it.

Sound

Talk about the sound in Xiaomi smartphones, perhaps the most boring occupation, because in the headphones they all sound the same, and it does not matter, this is the flagship MI8 or the medium-budget REDMI Note 5. So Mi A2 with Mi A2 Lite, you did not exception. Even despite the fact that there are no Miui in these two devices, and the sound processing corresponds to the standard software from Qualcomm and the only Xiaomi utility, these are presets for some headphones. But at the same time, I can't find fault, the sound is pleasant and balanced, both when connecting wired headphones and Bluetooth, which in Mi A2 version 5.0, and at A2 Lite - 4.2.

As for multimedia speakers, there is no stereo in these smartphones, but at the same time, MI A2 plays quite loudly and most importantly, quite efficiently. MI A2 Lite in this regard is a little simpler, that is, it is quieter, and he is not enough medium frequencies. But still, for its price, he, like his elder brother playing perfectly.

Iron and productivity

No new, but well-proven processors are responsible for performance in both smartphones. MI A2 is SNAPDRAGON 660, and Mi A2 Lite - Snapdragon 625. In both cases, several options are available both operational and internal memory. Mi A 2 is 4/32, 4/64 or 6/128 gigabytes, and Lite version is 4/32 and 4/64, respectively. Moreover, in the case of MI A2, the selection of the built-in memory configuration must be used especially carefully, since the slot under the memory card in it is not, so if you are going to take a lot to photograph or shoot a video, then you should choose an option to 128 gigabytes. With MI A2 Lite in this regard, things are better, especially since it uses a separate, non-combined slot under 2 SIM cards and a Micro SD memory card.

As for performance, both smartphones with everyday tasks cope with excellent. There are no braces, lags or friezes. The difference becomes noticeable in demanding games by type PUBG or World of Tanks. If you can play comfortably on MI A2 on medium-high graphics settings, then for Lite-version, comfortable settings are low and medium.

Autonomy

With time autonomous work Smartphones are doing absolutely different. The MI A2 Lite with a 4000 mAh battery with more than one and a half - two days of active use, even considering not the most energy efficient processor.

But Mi A2 in this plan was very upset, with a moderately strong load, the smartphone lands hard to the evening, and with more active use, it is necessary to recharge it during the day. And even his brother twin MI 6X, it copes with it better, showing the result, an average of 11% more. But Xiaomi Mi A2 has a quick charging according to the Quick Charge 3.0 standard, and even QC 4.0 is supported in the India version, but the normal, slow power supply was put into the kit.

System

Both Xiaomi work under the control of pure Android version 8.1. This in turn is both a plus and a minus devices. On the one hand, we get a system with a minimum of pre-installed software from Xiaomi, all new chips from Google and most importantly, a stable output of updates for two years, including new android version.

On the other hand, in contrast to MIUI, in this system, as already mentioned above, there is no setup of the display color reproduction, there is no normal unlocking on the face and there is no possibility to change the standard onscreen keys to gestures, as is realized in the shell from Xiaomi. And the biggest drawback is autonomy, which in Mi A2 is noticeably worse than that of his twin brother for China, MI 6X. And in general, if you compare the speed, then the net Android is in fact it does not fade the same 10th MIUI, so where to do.

Cameras

The main chamber of Xiaomi Mi A2 is represented by two modules: the main, it is Sony IMX 486 by 12 MP, with a diaphragm of 1.75 and the size of pixels in 1.25 microns, and the second is Sony IMX 376 by 20 meters with a diaphragm also 1.75 and pixel size in 2 microns. It pleases that this is exactly the case when everything is cool not only on paper, but also in practice. Even S. standard Annex Cameras, MI A2 shows an excellent result, both day and night. Photos are obtained detailed, with the correct color rendition, white balance and not bad, although not the best, dynamic range.

For the front camera, the manufacturer used the same 20 MP module, as in the main, only with a diaphragm 2.2. But, unfortunately, to the level of the main chamber, it does not reach the photos a little lack of detail.

But by installing a porticated camera application from Google, you can make a real flagship cameraphone from this smartphone and improve the quality of shooting, especially in conditions of insufficient illumination. Unfortunately, as often happens with the Fashion Google Camera, not everything works smoothly. IN concrete caseThe front camera only works in portrait mode, and video recording is possible in fullHD resolution (30k / s). By the way about the video, the standard camera supports shooting in 4K (30 k / s) and FullHD (30 K / s and 60K / s) and when shooting in 1080r, it works quite well electronic stabilization.

Well, before the photos of Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite, they are much easier and the title of cameras, this unit does not pull this unit. The main chamber here is also represented by two modules: by 12 mp, with a diaphragm 2.2 and the size of pixels in 1.25 μm, and 5 MP module, also with a diaphragm 2.2 and the size of pixels in 1.12 microns.

Day photos in all aspects look nice. Here and acceptable detail, and quite the right color rendition with a white balance, and not bad dynamic range. But here's photographs with insufficient lighting, they are not so pleased with the eyes. All because of the noise, which loses the details along with the noise. In addition, HDR works very slowly and falls for a few seconds to keep the smartphone motionless, which is not always it turns out, because of what photographs often come out with lubricated. But as well as the older version, you can install the Google Camera port on Lite, which can solve all of the above problems.

conclusions

In general, MI A2 and MI A2 Lite turned out to be quite good receivers of a very successful Xiaomi Mi A1, although not without jambs, in the face of poor autonomy MI A2, questions to the work of HDR in Lite version, not modified software and of course, the lack of NFC. All these complaints are seasoned in that their brothers for the Chinese market differ only by the system that you can always reflash, and the absence of some LTE frequencies. So the question is whether it is worth overpaying for a fully finished smartphone out of the box or saving above all remains open.

Where to buy and how to save?

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Colors: Black, Golden, Blue

SIM: 2 Nano SIM card

Display: IPS, 5.99 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 403 ppi, brightness 500 cd / m2, contrast 1500: 1

CPU: Snapdragon 660, 8 cores (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)

GPU: Adreno 512

RAM: 4/6 GB LPDDR4X

ROM: 32/64/128 GB EMMC 5.1

MicroSD slot: no

Basic Cameras: 12 MP, Sony IMX 486 module, F / 1.75 diaphragm, pixel size 1.25 μm + 20 mp (televines) Sony IMX 376, F / 1.75 diaphragm, pixel size 2 μm, video recording 4K - 30 k / s , 1080p - 30/60 k / s, 720p - 30 k / s

Front camera: 20 megapixel, Sony IMX 376 module, F / 2.2 diaphragm, pixel size 2 μm, video recording 1080p - 30fps.

3.5mm Connector: No

Wi-Fi: 802.11 A / B / G / N / AC,

Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE

Radio: No.

Mi A2 Lite.

Dimensions: 149.3 x 71.7 x 8.8 mm

Weight: 178 grams

Case materials: Metal frame, plastic

Colors: Black, Blue, Golden

SIM: 2 Nano SIM card

Network: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE (B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B1 / B7 / B8 / B20 / B38 / B40)

Display: IPS, 5.84 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels, 432 ppi, brightness 500 cd / m2, contrast 1500: 1

Protective glass: Unknown

CPU: Snapdragon 625, 8x2,0 GHz, Cortex-A53

GPU: Adreno 506

RAM: 3/4 GB LPDDR3

ROM: 32/64 GB EMMC 5.1

MicroSD slot: yes, support cards up to 256 GB

OS: Android 8.1 (Android One)

Main Cameras: 12 MP, Sony IMX 486 module, F / 2.2 diaphragm, pixel size 1.25 microns + 5 MP (Teleline), F / 2.2 diaphragm, recording video 1080r - 30fps, 720p - 30fps

Front camera: 5 MP, Omnivision OV5675 module, F / 2.0 diaphragm, 1080p video recording - 30fps.

Multimedia speaker: one, on the bottom right face.

3.5mm Connector: Yes.

Wi-Fi: 802.11 A / B / G / N,

Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE

Radio: No.

Sensors: fingerprint scanner, infrared port, accelerometer, gyroscope, approximation sensor, electronic compass, lighting sensor and Hall sensor.

Video review Xiaomi Mi A2

Video review Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite

Finally, we got new smartphone called Xiaomi Mi A2. Today we have unpacking, full Overview and testing version with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of integrated memory.

As you remember, the main feature of Xiaomi Mi A1 was pure Android, good performance and excellent cameras. Xiaomi Mi A2 got more better processor, Cameras I. new version Android. However, the new smartphone will not be a bestseller on the market, like last year's MI A1. Why? We will try to explain it throughout the review.

Also do not miss our older brother Xiaomi Mi A2.

Xiaomi Mi A2: Unpacking

We understand that you do not first make unpacking and an overview of Xiaomi Mi A2. If you are really interested in this smartphone, then, most likely, have already seen reviews from techno-bloggers on YouTube. Therefore, we will not go into detailed angoxing.

Smartphone comes in a simple white box with basic characteristics on the back panel. Inside the box, you will find a smartphone with factory film on the front and rear panels. In addition, the kit has a USB Type-C cable, power adapter, user manual for english language, SIM-needle, adapter with USB Type-C at 3.5 mm Audio Connection and Silicone Case.

It's all! Pretty standard equipment for Xiaomi smartphones in 2018.

Xiaomi Mi A2: Design

As you can see, we have a black version of Xiaomi Mi A2. Also, this smartphone comes in blue and gold color versions. Of course, Mi A2 does not have an original or unique design, but it looks much better than last year's MI A1.

Smartphone has a thin and elegant appearance. The thickness of the housing is only 7.3 mm, and 5.99-inch display with the aspect ratio of 18: 9 is really convenient to keep in one hand.

The front panel does not have a cut out of the display, and this is one of the main advantages of the new Xiaomi smartphone. Although the frames from above and the bottom of the screen are not so thin as the same Meizu 16, but still they are much thinner than that of Mi A1.

On the rear panel there is a double vertical camera and fingerprint scanner. The camera protrudes from the housing, so the smartphone swings on a flat surface.

By the way, rear panel Made from metal, and from above and below U-shaped antennas lines are located.

As usual, the power button and the volume are on the right side and a slot for a double SIM card - on the left. By the way, Xiaomi MI A2 does not support MicroSD memory cards. It is a pity, because the possibility of expanding internal memory is available on MI A1.

The new smartphone is equipped with a USB Type-C port. It supports fast charging technology, but for this you will need a special power adapter. Included, there is only a standard power adapter.

So, Xiaomi MI A2 has no revolutionary design, but we are pleased with the absence of "bangs" above the display. In general, the smartphone looks very good.

Xiaomi Mi A2: Display

If we talk about the display, then it has a diagonal of 5.99 inches, the permission of Full HD +, 2160 x 1080 pixels and the aspect ratio of 18: 9. The design is far from the woodless, because the ratio of the screen to the housing is 77.4%.

Pixel density 403 PPI provides a comfortable image to read text, and the contrast and brightness of 420 yarns are a good impression while watching movies and games.

Xiaomi Mi A2: Performance

Xiaomi MI A2 works on the Snapdragon 660 processor. This is a very good middle-class processor with a 14 nm processing technology and a frequency of 2.2 GHz. As we have already spoken, we have a model with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of integrated memory. In addition, you can find 4/64 GB versions or 6/128 GB. By the way, pay attention to internal memorybecause MI A2 does not support MicroSD memory cards.

Our version of 32 GB has only 18 GB of available storage out of the box, while the rest is occupied system files. This is not enough for a smartphone with the ability to recording video in 4K. Do you agree?

Xiaomi Mi A2: Synthetic Tests

Now let's spend some popular benchmark tests. Antutu shows almost 120000 points, while in the GEEKBENCH 4 application we see 1628 points in a single-core test and 3430 points in a multi-core test.

The result of the test 3DMark will be interesting to those who plan to play a lot on the Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphone. This application Provides information about the average FPS in games and temperatures. Common score - 1887.

In addition, we tested the speed of memory, Wi-Fi and GPS. You can see the results on the images below.

Xiaomi Mi A2: Software

Let's talk about the software, because it is one of the main features of Xiaomi Mi A2. As you know, Xiaomi smartphones have user interface MIUI. Xiaomi Mi A1 was the first device chinese brand On pure Android.

Xiaomi MI A2 also works on clean version Android 8.1 Oreo, but it still has several preset applications From Xiaomi, such as Mi Drop, File Manager, Mi Remote.

By the way, if you like the MIUI interface more, then you can buy Xiaomi Mi 6x. It has the same characteristics and functions as Mi A2, but the MIUI user interface.

Xiaomi Mi A2: Camera

The front camera has improved significantly compared to Mi A1. The new smartphone has a 20 megapixel sensor and flash.

The rear panel is a 12 megapixel main sensor and 20 megapixel extra. By the way, a few days ago Xiaomi Mi A2 received an update softwareAnd now it can record video in Full HD at 60 frames per second. Later we will add examples of photos and videos.

Xiaomi Mi A2: Battery

Yes, Xiaomi Mi A2 has a slightly smaller battery than MI A1: 3000 mAh against 3080 mAh. This is not a big difference, but thanks to Snapdragon 660 with a new smartphone, battery life must be more.

By the way, MI A2 supports Quick CHARGE 4.0, but the kit does not have a suitable power adapter. You will need to buy it additionally.

Xiaomi Mi A2: Sound

Now let's talk a little about the speakers. They are located below. The sound is really loud, but the quality could be better. In addition, you should pay attention that there is no 3.5 mm audio connector. Instead, you can use the adapter with USB Type-C, which is supplied complete, or Bluetooth headphones.

Xiaomi Mi A2: Communication

Xiaomi MI A2 has a slot for two SIM cardBut there is no connector for microSD memory card. In addition, the smartphone supports two-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 and GPS. Like many other Xiaomi, Mi A2 devices have an IR port and NFC.

New smartphone Xiaomi. It has everything you need, except for a 3.5 mm audio connector and a memory card slot. It is really a big drawback for many people.

Output

So what we can say after unpacking and complete review Xiaomi. MI A2? As we said at the beginning, Xiaomi Mi A2 will not be the best-selling smartphone, as last year's Mi A1. Yes, the new smartphone has received an updated design, more powerful equipment and better cameraBut Mi A1 was one of the first Chinese devices on the finishing Android. It was his main feature. However, in 2018, you can find many other Chinese devices with clean Android, for example, Nokia 7 Plus or ASUS Zenfone Max Pro (M1).

If you do not need pure Android, then the choice is even more! For example, Xiaomi Poco F1 offers flagship characteristics for a relatively low cost. A little more expensive than Xiaomi Mi A2, but much cheaper than other flagships on the market.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Video Overview

Xiaomi Mi A2 - the model is interesting and deserving your attention. But this smartphone could be simply ideal if they didn't stretch their long and omnipresent marketers. About the details - below, and now a little general Information For orientation B. model row Xiaomi. Mi A2 is the heir of the most popular last year's MI A1 model. And MI A1, and MI A2 work at clean Android and are aimed primarily on the international market. Mi A2 has a twin, which is designed to China and works on the MIUI shell is a MI 6X model. And Mi A2 has a younger brother Mi A2 Lite - also a fresh model and she also has a twin on Miui - which I have already told you about.

EQUIPMENT

- Adapter with USB-C on audio jacks (separate jack 3.5 mm no)
- Silicone Case
— uSB cable
- Stretch
- s / y 5V and 2a.

Design and assembly

Like Mi A1, Mi A2 received a all-metal monolithic case, which is also very thin. In specifications, the thickness is indicated as 7.3 mm, but according to my measurements, the case itself is even thinner than 7 mm. But here is the camera ... she drupt over the case even more than in and a complete case does not save the situation. Perhaps this is a payroll for a thin case. In general, you need to be careful - you can scratch the chamber glass in two scores.

The print scanner did not prevent surprises - it is still nulling on the back panel and at the same time shows excellent recognition accuracy and high response speed.

One-color event indicator over the screen on the right. Under the screen, an empty zone: manage a smartphone through the background buttons. Change buttons in places stock android does not allow, but experienced users They know that through ADB with the help of a couple of magic commands, the buttons can still be changed in places. There is no gesture management, but Xiaomi Mi A2 will receive an update to Android 9, which should bring gestures.

The IR port is traditionally for Xiaomi in the upper end near the noise-repeating microphone. Application MI Remote to use a smartphone as universal console Do you need to download yourself. Speaker one, it is in the lower end to the right uSB-C portAnd under the perforation to the left hides a conversational microphone.

In terms of the assembly, the claim can be submitted only to the metal power and volume buttons - they are noticeably lufty.

In size MI A2 can be compared with Redmi Note 5, but for clarity I added more smartphonesTo make it easier for you to imagine its dimensions:

In general, the device is not small. But this is understandable - the diagonal of the widescreen display is 6 inches and let's move to the screen smoothly.

DISPLAY

IPS matrix with FullHD + resolution and according to engineering menu In my apparatus, a matrix from Tianma is used. It may be random in this regard. But in this instance, the screen is good. Proper transmission of white color without dumps in yellowness or in blue. The range of brightness is also comfortable, I have not experienced serious problems with readability. Oleophobic coating is applied to 2.5D-glass. Sensitive 10-point multitouch. In short, everything is as necessary!

Hardware

In its style, Xiaomi did not shake on the processor and installed in Xiaomi Mi A2 powerful Snapdragon 660: 14 Nm, 8 Kryo 260 cores, the maximum frequency of 2.2 GHz, the Adreno 512 graphics and no other brand offers this chipset for similar money. That is many and loved Xiaomi.

Memory modifications: 4/32, 4/64 and top 6/128 GB. RAM RAM LPDDR 4X in all versions. But I would like to emphasize your attention on the drives. The fact is that MI A2 does not support the memory extension cards - the tray can take only 2 nanosim. And this is the purest marketing in all its glory or in all its disgrace. Marketers pursued a simple goal - raise sales more expensive modifications. Therefore, in the case of MI A2, the only option to expand the memory is to connect a flash drive through OTG, but for this you need an adapter, and indeed it is not very convenient. So when choosing a modification, think carefully and appreciate your memory needs.

Well, if we talk about performance, then everything is gorgeous. Fast smartphonewhich goes by itself and for the middlewall and for games too. For orientation - Tanks (Wot Blitz) simply fly: FPS keeps at 50-60 k / s. Pubg Mobile at startup set the average graphics and with it MI A2 copes without problems. But I tried to activate high graphics and even on such settings, the smartphone allows you to drive on the map without critical brakes and without explicit lags. But a unpleasant surprise was tangible heating in games: metal housing After 5-10 minutes of the game becomes warm and you can even say hot. This applies to exactly the games - for example, when view YouTube Heating does not bother.

Software

Android 8.1 works on this gland, you can say flawlessly. On the one hand, the Xiaomi smartphone is unusually seen without their MIUI brand shell, which many have already managed to love. But on the other hand, clean Android is immediately from the box ready to work and does not require any "dances with tambourines." For example, the MI 6x twin on MIUI does not have a global firmware and buying it, you will have to play flashing or sit on Chinese software. Well, if naked Android in MI A2 will seem boring to you, you can always like it and expand the functionality using numerous applications, Launcher, etc. Also do not forget that MI A2 enters android program ONE and at least the next couple of years this model will be consistently obtained actual updates OS. One weighty update of 380 MB has already been available at the time of publication of the review.

Other ...

The speaker is played cool, and the sound in the headphones is simply normal, that is, nothing special - after all, there is no separate audio account.
WiFi 5 GHz is supported, but some users note that after installing SIM-cards, the smartphone does not see WiFi at 5 GHz frequency and this is most likely a program flaw that you must correct.
FM radio cut out.
Connect with satellites occurs fast.
NFC module No, but it is not surprising - Xiaomi principally supplies this module only expensive models in order to maintain their sales. Such is their marketing strategy.

Cameras

The main chamber is represented by two lens with Lights F / 1.75 each: Sony IMX 486 sensors (12 Mp) and Sony IMX 376 (20 MP). By the way, the camera interface itself is saved from MIUI, but if you enter the shooting settings, then there is already a menu settings in the Android style.

The camera is good. No need to wait for flagship quality from it, but for such a price, photographs the smartphone perfectly. Here and the color rendition is pleasant, and the detailing at the level, and the automation works correctly, not allowing the errors with the exposure. And on the reduced screen below you see a comparison of the MI A2 and Redmi 6 Pro cameras at night. Here we see that Mi A2 is headed above the chamber than his younger brother.

Video can be removed in FullHD 30 FPS, and in 4K. And the recent update brought with me also shooting mode FullHD 60 FPS. Chip last models Xiaomi - cool electronic stabilization is also in place. But the sound when video recording was abolished again: the work of the noise appears again, although not so clearly, as before, but the sound is far from the best.

Front 100 mp with optics F / 2.2 and its own flash and without exaggerations before us is a real selfofone. Portrait mode with blurred background is available not only for the main, but also for the facial chamber.

Autonomy

The battery is not such an appearance here, as many would like: modest 3010 mAh. Many such autonomy is quite enough, but if you are used to the clock on the span "shindle" in the screen, then you need to look for something more autonomous.

Now dry numbers. Standby mode: consumption of 4% in 8 hours. View HD video through WiFi on YouTube: 8 hours without a break from one charge, that is, in this mode, consumption is 12.5% \u200b\u200bper hour. In reality, you can count on the day of the average use, in the evening for charging. And Mi A2 is charged with such pace: 30 min - 40%, 1 hour - 75% and 1 h. 40 min - 100%. That is, it is charged not long, but there is no full fast charging here. I experimented by S. chargerSupporting Quick Charge 3.0 - with its use, there is almost no progress in the cost of charging.

"To amaze - so on the maximum" - this slogan is perfectly consistent with the concept of Brand Xiami, who presented his new unusual 5.99-inch smartphone.

Innovative display

When looking at a novelty, it is unlikely to detect an unsightly standard black frame framing, as it is practically absent. IPS screen with a resolution of 2040 × 1080 pixels and aspect ratio 18: 9 is a unique sight, as the frames are so tiny that they are almost not visible. Thanks to the second generation Pixel Eyes technology, the display perfectly reproduces deep shades and ensure the optimal level of contrast.

The flagship is also pleasantly surprising by ergonomics and a curved facial surface. In addition to protection according to the IP68 standard, the device is capable of instantly and unmistakably respond even to the touch of wet fingers.

Dactyloscopic sensor is located on the rear panel, where it is always easy to access it. It is neatly laid in a small "recess" with the edges, which is easy to distinguish with the touch - so it will be easy to find it, it will be easy. NEW Camera - Sony IMX386, capable of boasting an indicator of 12 megapixels with a pixel value of 1.25 microns.

Performance at an incredible height

For power in the apparatus, the super-power processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 - the first representative mobile platformcreated using 10-nm technical process. The highest performance even at maximum loads provide four KRYO kernels with a clock frequency of 2.45 GHz and four cores with a frequency of 1.9 GHz. It works along with the ADRENO 540 video screen, the X16 LTE modem and supports Quick Charge 4.0 technology. The presence of rapid recharging will significantly save time when replenishing the charge of 3400 MAH batteries.

The RAM indicator varies depending on the configuration: the choice of 6 and 8 GB is presented to the selection. The device running Android OS 7.1.1 Nougat with Miui 9 branded shell.

Buy Xiaomi MI MIX 2 with delivery in Moscow you can in two color variations: Black, White.