Xiaomi Mi A2 Review - they strangled the perfect smartphone .... Xiaomi Mi A2 Full Overview: Why New Smartphone Worse Mi A1

Recently company Xiaomi. announced two smartphones at once on clean android version. At first it may seem that they differ only on the screen form, processor and cameras, but in fact the differences are much more. What model turned out to be more successful - this is another matter.

Design and dimensions

Externally, Xiaomi Mi A2 and MI A2 Lite is quite similar, but there is a difference in detail. First got reliable whole metal housing - Exactly the same as in the newly represented.

The second was equipped with a composite body, the basis of which is made of metal, and inserts from above and below - from plastic. The same design has, which in Russia is sold as Redmi Note 5.

The enabarits of the housing of the novelty differ quite strongly. Parameters Mi A2 - 158.7 × 75.4 × 7.3 mm, and Mi A2 Lite - 149.3 × 71.7 × 8.8 mm. Lite version is a much more compact solution. What is noteworthy, by weight Mi A2 Lite, exceeds the "older brother": 178 g against 166

Screens

Xiaomi MI A2 received a 5,99-inch IPS-screen with the aspect ratio of 18: 9 and a resolution of 2 160 × 1,080 pixels. The contrast rate was 1,500: 1 when covered 85% of the NTSC color space.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite equipped an IPS-screen with a diagonal of 5.84 ", aspect ratio of 19: 9 and a resolution of 2 280 × 1,080 pixels. The level of contrast is the same - 1 500: 1, and NTSC colors coverage amounted to 84%. At the top of the display there is a cutout, which allowed the top frame as much as possible.

In addition to the "Chelinka" and the size of the screens of these devices, there is another important difference - safety glass. Mi A2 is Gorilla Glass 5, usually used in the flagships, while Mi A2 Lite glass manufacturer does not indicate. This is probably less reliable coverage.

Processors

FABLE MI A2 got powerful and modern processor Snapdragon 660 with eight Kryo 260 cores with a frequency of up to 2.2 GHz and Adreno 512 graphics accelerator. It is enough for modern games, albeit not with maximum settings Graphics.

Mi A2 Lite has the same chip as last year's MI A1 and more relevant, - Snapdragon 625 with eight Cortex-A53 cores with a frequency of 2 GHz and Adreno 506 graphics. This processor was an excellent solution for middle class devices in 2016, When and his announcement took place. However, now it is currently inferior to modern counterparts. For comparison: the same REDMI 5 Plus in Antutu 7 is gaining about 77,000 points, and Mi A2 is more than 130,000, which confirm the tests of GSMarena.

Memory

The use of a more modern processor made it possible to equip MI A2 by a faster LPDR4X RAM with a frequency of up to 1,866 MHz, which, by the way, contributes to the results of benchmarks.

SNAPDRAGON 625 In MI A2 Lite, simply does not support the LPDDR4X memory, therefore the LPDDR3 is used in the smartphone with a frequency of not more than 933 MHz.

In volumes of RAM, the difference is also there: Mi A2 can be equipped with 4 or 6 GB of memory, while Mi A2 Lite is 3 or 4 GB depending on the version.

As part of the built-in memory, the situation is not so unambiguous. Mi A2 can be installed 32, 64 or 128 GB without the possibility of expansion. At the Lite version - 32 or 64 GB, but there is a slot for microSD cards with a volume of up to 256 GB, and this is a clear advantage.

Cameras

Externally, smartphone cameras look identically, but according to characteristics, the difference is very large. Xiaomi Mi A2 received two sensors: 12 megapixel Sony IMX486 and 20 megapixel Sony IMX376, optics in both with a diaphragm F / 1.75. The dimensions of the pixels were 1.25 and 2 microns, respectively. There is a two-time optical zoom and support for recording video in 2 160p format.

In MI A2 Lite, the sensor duet is simpler: the main one is 12 meters (1.25 microns) and the second by 5 mp (1.12 μm) with a diaphragm F / 2.2. A gyrostabilization and recording video in 1 080p is supported. Optical zoom, of course, no, since the second sensor here is intended only for measuring the depth of field.

Front chambers are also different. Mi A2 is a 20 megapixel sensor with a diaphragm F / 1.8, while the Lite version received only 5 megapixel C F / 2.0. In this case, none of the smartphones support the user recognition on the face, but it is possible that this feature will appear with the OS update.

Batteries

The manufacturer signed the autonomy of Mi A2. Only a battery capacity of 3,000 mA · h was noted. But for the Lite version was given a full alignment. It was equipped with a battery for 4,000 ma · h, which is enough for:

• 34 hours of playing music;
• 8.5 hours of reproduction of films in FHD quality;
• 19 hours of conversations;
• 6.5 hours video recording in 720p format or 6 hours - in 1080p.

MI A2 will surely be worse, but partly it can compensate for the support of the accelerated charging Quick Charge 3.0. In the case of MI A2 Lite, only normal charging 5 V / 2 A, which, with such a tank, you can't call anything.

Communication and connectors

Xiaomi Mi A2 has the support of the modern Bluetooth 5.0 protocol, more speed and energy-efficient than Bluetooth 4.2 at MI A2 Lite. Also among the advantages of MI A2 - Wi-Fi 802.11 AC and LTE CAT.12. Lite version is content with Wi-Fi 802.11 A / B / G / N and LTE CAT. 6.

NFC support, unfortunately, does not possess any of the smartphones.

A more advanced Xiaomi Mi A2 received a modern USB-connector of the Type-C format, but it was deprived of a traditional audio port for 3.5 mm. Mi A2 Lite uses a classic microUSB, but there is an audio part that will become a significant advantage.

Outcome

Each of these smartphones have their weighty advantages. At a lower price, the Lite version looks no less interesting than the more expensive Mi A2. However, if the camera and the performance of the smartphone for you are defining criteria, then your choice is MI A2, which costs 249 euros.

The main advantages of Xiaomi Mi A2:

• reliable glass screen;
• more powerful filling;
• support for modern communications;
• the best cameras;
• fast charging.

If you are looking for an inexpensive, compact and long-playing smartphone on a clean version of Android - MI A2 Lite at a price of 179 euros will become the best option.

The main advantages of Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite:

Gabarites, mm.	158.7 × 75.4 × 7.3	149.3 × 71.7 × 8.8
Weight, G.	166	178
Screen	5,99 ", 2 160 × 1 080 pixels, IPS	5,84 ", 2 280 × 1 080 pixels, IPS
Safety glass	Gorilla Glass 5.	Unknown
CPU	Snapdragon 660, 8 cores up to 2.2 GHz, Adreno 512	Snapdragon 625, 8 cores up to 2 GHz, Adreno 506
Oz	4 or 6 GB LPDDRX	3 or 4 GB LPDDR3
ROM.	32, 64 or 128 GB	32 or 64 GB + MicroSD to 256 GB
Communications	LTE Cat. 12, Wi-Fi 802.11 A / B / G / N / AC, Bluetooth 5.0	LTE Cat. 6, Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n /, bluetooth 4.2
Navigation	GPS, GLONASS, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Main camera	12 + 20 meters, F / 1.75, PDAF, two-time zoom, recording 2 160p	12 + 5 MP, f / 2.2, PDAF, record 1 080p
Front-camera	20 mp, f / 1.8,	5 mp, f / 2.0
Battery	3,000 mA · h, Quick Charge 3.0	4 000 mA · h
USB	Type-C 2.0	microUSB 2.0.
Audio disgrace	-	there is
Price at starting sales, euro	From 249.	From 179.

What you need to know about Xiaomi Mi A2? Trouble with autonomy, dim and bad calibrated screen, but good speed Work and cool chamber 12 mp + 20 megapixel.

MI A2 smartphone sales have long been started. Optimal, in our opinion, equipment Xiaomi Mi A2 4/64 GB stands in Ukraine about 8,000 hryvnia, in Russia - in the region of 24,000 rubles. The price tag seems normal, especially if you consider that the computing center is built on the Snapdragon 660 processor, which last year for middle-class phones was considered almost the limit of dreams.

But it was last year, today the situation has changed. First, the reference chip for the middle segment was Snapdragon 710. or its slightly simplified version - Snapdragon 670. Secondly, the newly announced introduced into the middle class Snapdragon 845, because of which it is almost useless to compete with it, at least if You only need a powerful processor from the phone. By the way, the battery in POCO F1 is also in order - 4000 mAh.

In such situation competitive advantage Smartphone Xiaomi Mi A2 should become other characteristics. For example, a good screen or camera. The question is whether the phone is so good in these aspects so that the scale of the scales bends in his direction, and you have an insurmountable desire to become the owner of this Xiaomi smartphone, laying out the amount voiced above?

But the entry into the Xiaomi Mi A2 review is slightly delayed. Go to tests that will quickly answer as a given question.

Xiaomi Mi A2: Battery Review and Autonomy Tests

In the dedicated presentation of the novelty, we suggested that fans of autonomous devices (read, with a good battery) smartphone Xiaomi. Mi A2 can disappoint. Battery 3000 mAh. - Not a limit of dreams, especially if he needs to feed the powerful and voracious 14 Nm processor Snapdragon 660. So it came out.

By the time of work from one charge, Xiaomi Mi A2 lost even to its predecessor, which has to charge every evening. With an active screen, the phone discharges the battery for about 9 hours. If you plan to play games, the battery will sweep faster. Even Mi A1, which is far from autonomy records, from one charge with the on-screen enabled longer.

Xiaomi Review MI A2: Autonomy

	Xiaomi Mi A2.	Xiaomi Mi A1.
Battery	3010 MAK.	3080 mAh.
Autonomy rating	73 hours	87 hours
Calls 3G.	21:58	20:11
the Internet	09:35	13:20
Video	09:02	11:00

Fast charging Xiaomi. MI A2 supports, but complete with a phone is a standard 10 watt adapter (5 volts, 2 amps). For half an hour, it fills the charge from scratch to 35%. On the full charge Battery leaves 1:55 minutes; Not too well, considering the small capacity of the power system.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Review: Battery Verdict. If the autonomy of the smartphone is in priority, Xiaomi Mi A2 is better not to buy.

Xiaomi MI A2: Characteristics Overview and Screen Tests

Xiaomi MI A2 received a 5.99-inch diagonal screen on an IPS matrix. Classic resolution - 1080 per 2160 pixels, cutout under the front camera at the top there is no, which can be recorded in the advantage. Another advantage is deep enough for IPS LCD black. Brightness? Good, although the maximum indicators are lower than that of Mi A1. Below and maximum contrast.

Xiaomi Mi A2: Display Tests

	Black, CD / M2	Brightness, CD / M2	Contrast
Xiaomi Mi A2.	0.277	420	1516
Xiaomi Mi A1.	0.351	551	1570
Xiaomi Redmi S2.	0.47	504	1072
Xiaomi Mi Max 3	0.339	496	1462
Redmi Note 5.	0.28	530	1893
REDMI 5 Plus	0.355	508	1431
POCOPHONE F1.	0.314	461	1468

The problem is that the Chinese company does not indulge buyers with high-quality IPS matrices. Almost all brand smartphones for the budget and medium price class are equipped with dim screens that are poorly read in the sun. Xiaomi Mi A2 has not exceeded. Moreover, the manufacturer managed to put in it worst sensor From those we have seen in the Xiaomi phones 2018 release!

Coefficient readability in the sun

Color reproduction accuracy does not improve position: The average color deflection coefficient reaches 5.9, the maximum rises to 11. In principle, such results could be forgiven, but from a smartphone worth 250 euros (or something nearby) we have the right to demand a picture better.

Review Xiaomi Mi A2: Verdict on the screen. The screen disappoints. If you plan to use a smartphone to view the video, it is better to test another option. On the other hand, bangs are not. This moment can be written Xiaomi Mi A2 in Plus.

Xiaomi Mi A2: Camera Overview

On our site there is a material dedicated to a sufficiently thorough review cameras Xiaomi. MI A2 with examples of photographs made with bright daylight lighting and night. We will not duplicate information, we will limit ourselves the main points.

The main module of the Xiaomi MI A2 dual camera is equipped with a good sensor. Sony IMX376. Resolution 12 mp., Sensor size 1 / 2.8 inches, point size - 1.25 microns. The additional module is equipped with a Sony IMX486 sensor with a resolution of 20 megapixel. Here the size of the point is less (1 μm), but at the expense of the QUAD Bayer technology, with poor lighting, four pixels are combined into one. This allows you to increase the size of one point and, accordingly, capture more light.

Aperture in both modules is the same - F / 1.75. Note this moment with a plus sign, since the "bright" optics is far from all the phones of the average price class. With a minus sign, we highlight the lack of optical or electronic stabilization. An example shows that OIS is time to put into middle-class smartphones. Autofocus is implemented according to standard phase technology, laser or Dual Pixel there is no.

Photo quality. With good lighting Xiaomi Mi A2 makes elegant for class photo. Exposure is correct. The colors are natural and saturated, white neutral balance. Dynamic range - at the middle level. The detailing is high, digital noise is almost impaired.

Xiaomi developers typically adjust the frame processing algorithms for active noise suppression. It does not always benefit the detail, because detailing and noise are interrelated things, but in the case of Xiaomi Mi A2 with the balance of order. On frames, enough small parts, the brightness of the day lighting is almost absent.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Review: Camera Verdict. In the middle class it is difficult to find the camera better. Day Mi A2 makes chic for class photo, at night also copes well with their work. Portrait mode, of course, is, the side effect is implemented correctly: the background is blurred smoothly, the main object of the frame is in focus, the detailing is good. If the camera is for you in the first place, and the budget does not allow you to unambiguously worth seeking Xiaomi Mi A2.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Review: Sound Quality

A small part of the Xiaomi MI A2 review is devoted to the possibilities of the audio system of the smartphone. Let's start with the fact that here is one speaker and no audio output 3.5 mm. In the kit there is an adapter with Type-C by 3.5 mm, but we know that extra contacts worsen the linearity of the audio system.

When connecting to an external Xiaomi Mi A2 amplifier, it sounds well, but the intermodulation distortion is expressed more than I would like. However, the ear is difficult to distinguish. When the headphones are connected, the intermodulation distortions are enhanced. The stereo balance is broken. Volume - at the middle level or below average.

Review Xiaomi Mi A2. Sound quality

	Cho	Signal / noise	DD	Kg.	Ki.
Xiaomi Mi A2 (amplifier)	+0.02, -0.06	-91.6	91.6	0.0018	0.014
Xiaomi Mi A2 (in headphones)	+0.08, -0.12	-92.6	92.6	0.0028	0.120
Xiaomi Mi A1 (amplifier)	+0.11, -0.08	-90.1	91.2	0.0017	0.0088
Xiaomi Mi A1 (in headphones)	+0.12, -0.08	-90.0	91.1	0.038	0.042
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (amplifier)	+0.02, -0.06	-93.7	93.8	0.0014	0.0069
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (in headphones)	+0.06, -0.02	-93.8	93.7	0.0014	0.041
REDMI 5 Plus (amplifier)	+1.55, -0.61	-29.7	76.6	0.0017	12.493
REDMI 5 Plus (headphones)	+0.06, -0.02	-92.4	92.3	0.0023	0.026
Xiaomi Pocophone F1.	+0.01, -0.02	-93.6	93.6	0.00106	0.0069
Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Headphones)	+0.65, -0.08	-91.2	92.5	0.0082	0.359
Xiaomi MI 8 SE (amplifier)	+0.06, -0.02	-96.0	96.0	3.266	0.98
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (Headphones)	+0.30, -0.32	-95.4	95.3	0.016	0.473

Review Xiaomi Mi A2: Verdict by sound. The lack of 3.5 mm connector is a bad stroke in terms of marketing. Adapter cannot be corrected by adapters. Do this factor take into account, accepting a purchase decision? If you often have the music, it is necessary to take into account if you rarely - you can not pay attention.

Xiaomi Mi A2: work speed

The last section of the Xiaomi Mi A2 view is devoted to the hardware, one of the strong characteristics of the phone. It was built on Snapdragon 660, which has already been said. Buyer Waves to choose between three grades: 4/32 GB, 4/64 GB and 6/128 GB. Please note that the memory card slot in phone Xiaomi. Mi A2 No, even hybrid.

In July 2018, officially launched on sale new smartphone MI A2, developed by the Xiaomi Chinese Corporation based on the already known MI A1. The main quality taken from the predecessor was clean operating system Android ONE format without the usual MIUI brand envelope, while on the part of the hardware filling the most similarities are traced with the popular flagship MI 6X. Rich appearance New, fine metal housing and high performance in combination with a fairly used price for most users are a sufficiently significant basis for the predicted gadget success among Russian buyers.

Cameras

Stylish novelty received solid characteristics of cameras with a matrix from the famous Sony company, which are among the main advantages of a multifunctional gadget. In contrast to the predecessor with a horizontal position, in Mi A2, the rear dual module 20 + 12 Mp is vertically with a powerful flash located between sensors. The front camera dislocation location has not changed, equipped with the same 20 mp sensor Sony and its own flash for high Quality Snapshots with poor lighting. When moving between the front and the main chambers, the default is activated by the portrait mode, to change the settings you need to enter the manual format and click on the switch at the bottom of the screen.

Display

Fablet differs from its "ancestor" with an enlarged explosive screen with a 5,99-inch diagonal and a ratio of 18: 9 sides. The matrix demonstrates the following updates:

• permission in Full HD + format with a density of 403 PPI;
• lack of capacitive keys at the bottom of the display;
• support graphics chip ADRENO 512;
• closing front panel with 2.5D glass GORILLA Glass 5 brand with a smooth transition to a metal case.

Performance

The Modern Snapdragon 660 processor is installed in the widescreen gadget, providing a great time in conjunction with a graphic coprocessor to the lover of heavy, resource-intensive games. Pre-installed memory in 4/6 GB RAM and 32/64/128 GB ROM allows users to choose a model according to their preferences, but do not need to ignore the absence of removable microSD support in MI A2, although the system of two Nano-SIM is present. Net android from Google regularly receives updates "by air" and simple to "minimalism", although it may seem unusual for fans of a comfortable brand MIUI.

Autonomy

According to autonomy flagship model MI 6X, NEW A2 received a Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 3010 mAh, which can somewhat upset users who are accustomed to greater independence from the power supply. To connect to the network provided uSB port Type-C format with active support for the Quick Charge feature Type 3.0, significantly reduced time "attached" to a state outlet.

Communication

The new phamblet is fully adapted to the Russian conditions. mobile operators And ensures reliable uninterrupted links of the following standards:

• internet access for 2-3-4G speeds;
• LTE-Communication, Connect with gang trackers 20;
• Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.0.

In the configuration of the model there is a sensor of an IR port, although the software for its use as a remote control should be independently downloaded from Play Market.. Relative minus can be considered the absence of an NFC module.

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Xiaomi Mi A2 - the result of the works of two top companies at once. From Xiaomi, the smartphone received an excellent iron and the most adequate price tag. From Google Device got a clean Android. And it seems to be the Union of such strongest companies should give birth to the top office for their money. But, unfortunately, it is not.

The Xiaomi MI A2 review is dedicated to those who are licking on, but the disputed Miui is stopped by buying. Our device is deprived of this "disadvantage", so I run forward, I speak immediately - the Xiaomi Mi A2 is worthwhile. You can buy and right now, without waiting for increasing VAT and other joys of life in Russia.

But if you have more picky, then there is a bunch of unpleasant nuances, which I can not tell me. Go!

Design

Do you know what unites, MI A2, and the other latest company gadgets? Of course design. The same, boring, copied with the iPhone.

From here we take the archive with all the original pictures for a detailed study at your computer.

Front-camera

In terms of detail and quality, in general, it is not bad. Even the background is blurred worthy.

However, if you shoot yourself, against the background of a contrasting object (the sky, the white wall and so on), then the background will definitely be crushed. The built-in HDR mode does not save the situation at all.

Video

Video quality is excellent. The smartphone takes off in 4K and does it well. Even the soundtrack was pleased - stereo recording, adequate operation of the noise and all that such.

Moreover, the device pleases even night videos.

Soft

The default is Android 8.1.0 by all recent updates and Google security patches. In such a relevant state, the smartphone will be a couple of years.

However, we expect that MI A2 owners will receive upgrades to fresh OSs also quickly, like the Pixel series, is not worth it. For example, before Android 9 Pie, the smartphone will at best be updated until the end of this year. And yet it is still faster than devices from other manufacturers working on their own shells.

By and large, there are no complaints to the system. After all, it's naked Android, everything works fine here. Besides!

The first is a huge strip from the bottom edge of the screen, settled under the navigation keys. There is no sign management gestures, so it is impossible to remove this clumsy strip.

The second is the stability of the approximation sensor. During the conversation via the network or through a messenger, the sensor includes the screen and you accidentally press the ear to some button on the display. How tightly you did not press the phone to the ear, the display is still turned on in five seconds and immediately goes out. After another 5 second, the script is repeated. Accordingly, it is difficult to talk for such a device. I hope this is a software glitch and will fix it in the nearest update of the OS.

Sound

The external speaker here is one - is located below, next to the USB port. The speaker was pleased with the unreal volume. I would naturally shuddered every time a notification came to the smartphone and, especially since someone called me.

The quality of the speaker is medium. There are no volumes, bottoms and hint on them, and every crime seems to be obstigious and there are no embroidents.

In the headphones, the sound is good, no worse and no better than the remaining 95% of smartphones in the market. True, do not forget, do not lose and do not complain of the adapter under 3.5 mm. Only so to the device you can connect your favorite wired "ears".

Autonomy

Expect much from the battery in 3 thousand "Makhov" rashly. With my scenario, the device could work alone, and two days. It all depends on what software you work and how in general you use the smartphone.

For our smartphone, this ceiling.

Fast charging is not supported. Capacity at 3,000 match is recruited in 2 hours. If anything, tried both from a complete power supply unit (5V and 2A) and from the adapter from the kit with support for QS 3.0.

Outcome

Xiaomi Mi A2 is a cool smartphone. He would have a audio output and the NFC module for contactless payment, then the device could be called perfect. True, there are other nuances. Not so critical, rather, even taste.

Despite the vertical and luo repellent camera, Mi A2 still looks well and perfectly lying in his hand. Under the hood there is a beautiful and modern iron, and the camera modules will help pull out an excellent frame in almost any lighting.

Fortunately, pleases the price of Xiaomi Mi A2. Now officially in Russia to buy a smartphone in 24 thousand rubles. Expensive. On the other hand, there is an excellent processor, clean Android and pleasant cameras. All this together cannot cost three kopecks.

Already on sale Price: 23 990 rubles

Last year, Xiaomi made his debut in android program One, having released a smartphone called MI A1. A large number of people perceived such a manufacturer's step very positively, which the great popularity of this apparatus. It has become a real hit selling thanks to an excellent camera, a good processor and the absence of a MIUI shell.

However, it's time to release his heir. The initial concept, involving the presence of a clean version of Android, laid in the model of last year, found its continuation in the recently represented Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphone. The novelty is almost all positions exceeding its predecessor. "Iron" has become more powerful, the camera is better, the screen is greater, etc.

Smartphone Xiaomi Mi A2

You can not doubt that this phone will be very actively buying, despite the presence of annoying flaws that will be weighty for many. What is interesting "Google" in Chinese, we will analyze in today's review.

Specifications

Video review Xiaomi Mi A2:

Equipment

Delivery of the smartphone did not surprise anything. The usual white box made of high quality cardboard. From above, it has an image of Mi A2 in the available color versions. The Chinese put in the package, in addition to the phone itself, such a set:

• 5V / 2A power supply;
• soft bumper;
• uSB-C cord;
• 3.5 mm transitions;
• hairpin;
• maculature.

Appearance and materials

The appearance of Xiaomi Mi A2 is standard, in fact, nothing is distinguished against the background of other inexpensive brand devices. Earlier in China, the MI 6X model was released, so the hero of our review is its exact copy, if not focusing on the software component. The same manufacturer's decision was also last year, when Mi A1 completely inherited appearance and internal filling of the MI5X intended smartphone.

I pleased the absence of disgusting plastic inserts, which positively influenced the perception of the device. Instead, they use cute arched bodies to ensure communication. In general, the device is attractive, the aluminum case is perfectly assembled, has comfortable dimensions - 158.7 × 75.4 × 7.3 mm. Weighs the novelty of 166 grams.

In the era of full-screen phones, it is also watching the size of the framework, did not escape this fate and the fresh medium-budget apparatus from Xiaomi. He, unfortunately, the lateral indents are quite wide, but after a short operation, they no longer attract attention. The model is difficult to call distinctive in terms of appearance, especially on such a feeling effect rear panel, crowned with a rounded area of \u200b\u200bDactyloskop and the vertical chamber block, as in all new Xiaomi products.

The area of \u200b\u200bthe photo module decently protrudes over the rear plane, it is very uncomfortable. Because of this, the booga device rises when it lies on the surface of the screen up.

Mi a2 is produced in black, red, golden, blue and pink colors. The two first coloring options look most advantageously. As usual, the volume and inclusion keys are placed on the right edge, and on the left - tray with two cells only for Nanosim cards.

The user is deprived of the ability to expand memory, and this fact depresses. Also a negative point is the absence of 3.5 mm output, the adapter gives a replacement, but it is not entirely.

Speaker here is one, he found his place on the lower end, where they are also located uSB-C port and microphone. Another microphone and IR sensor are installed on the upper edge.

Screen

A 5.99 inches display is closed with Gorilla Glass with minor rounding around the edges. It takes 77.4 percent of the surface. Its resolution is 1080 × 2160 points. As you already guessed, the smartphone is endowed with an elongated screen with a trend format 18: 9, which makes it even with such a large diagonal to make a convenient to use device.

IPS matrix got a good phone, it is noticeable to excellent color calibration. Saturated paints, the viewing angles are maximum, there is high level Brightness. White color remains white without impurities of other shades. However, the Sun wants to increase the maximum brightness for another percent of 10-15. The color rendition does not change, only the white balance is adjusted.

Hardware Characteristics and Performance

In terms of the power of the "iron", significant progress is obvious in comparison with the predecessor. On the replacement is not bad, but still outdated snapdragon processor 625 came the modern Snapdragon 660 chipset, working in Symbiosis with the video card ADRENO 512. Due to this technical content of Xiaomi Mi A2, any games can "digest". This is not a top decision, but just a middle jubus, however, heavy toys, for example, Asphalt 9 Legends and Pubg Mobile will go smoothly on medium or high graphics. In addition, this platform is characterized by energy efficiency, which will not be superfluous if you are gamer. In terms of memory, the smartphone is divided into three versions - 6/128 GB, 4/32 GB and 4/64 GB.

Famous benchmarks highly appreciate the performance of the device. So, the popular antutu 7 test he passed with the result of almost 130 thousand "Parrots". In single core mode test geekbench 4 Xiaomi Mi A2 scored 1644 points, and in multi-core - 4855 points. A couple of years ago, such indicators demonstrated Qualcomm top processors.

Gadget has wireless bluetooth technology 5.0, Wi-Fi by 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz, GPS and GLONASS. There is also an infrared port, but many grieves the absence module NFC., which is so true here. Not such a phone and cheap to save on this trifling component, but the attractiveness of the model The presence of NFC would significantly increase. No here and FM radio. As for the finger scanner, there are no complaints to it, it works accurately and quickly.

Autonomy

Completed with a smartphone with a battery for 3000 mAh. In comparison with the models of the REDMI line somehow it is not impressive at all. But on the light day with normal use and this volume will be enough, so you should not worry. The QUICK CHARGE 3.0 support is declared, available in a 10-watts Xiaomi MI A2 adapter, is charged by 35 percent per half.

Sound quality

The only speaker of the smartphone on the volume is good, but also in quality I won't call it. The call through the noise exactly hear, to listen to the video on YouTube, too, do not need. In the headphones, the sound is normal and no more. Still, we are not flagship, but an inexpensive phone.

Operating system

The Android One program, which created Xiaomi Mi A2, assumes the presence of the stock version of the "green robot" that we see in this smartphone. It works on the Clean OS Android 8.1 Oreo, then it will be sure to update to Android P immediately after the official release of the new version.

This is a real sip of fresh air for opponents of all sided shells. All interface elements remained unchanged. The system is expected, pleases the speed of work. In addition to standard google applications, There are some Xiaomi programs, such as MI Remote to work with an IR port and Explorer APP MI DROP.

Cameras

The device got a cool basic camera based on two Sony sensors, which have a resolution of 12 and 20 megapixels. The last model had a high reputation in terms of quality photo, the novelty also holds a brand. The equipment of the photo module can be called flagship, it includes optical stabilization, phase autofocus, Dual-LED flash and aperture F / 1.8 on both lenses. And this is all in an affordable smartphone.

In real life, the camera confirms its decent characteristics, issuing beautiful pictures. If you compare with MI A1, then the improvement is noted in sharpness, and autofocus began to work faster and faster. Colors are natural and afternoon, and with a scant light. HDR mode shows well, although there is no advanced HDR +, as in PIXEL devices.

Also, the camera works correctly with lighting, the sky will not be thrown and the glowing objects at night will not turn into incomprehensible mess. In nightframes, detailing slightly decreases, as the noise cancellation system is activated, but it works quite gently.

Camera on the front panel 20 megapixel with a diaphragm F / 2.2. It is endowed with algorithms artificial Intelligenceoperating at the program level. With it, you can make high-quality selfie and shoot rollers in Full HD.

Output

The MI A2 model will be very in demand from buyers, because for such money you can hardly find a high-quality smartphone with a productive stuffing, wonderful cameras, and even with all the advantages of Android One. Not enough for complete happiness only NFC, but, to be honest, this moment is not important for all people. Therefore, this apparatus is definitely worthy to become your new smartphone.

• excellent screen 18: 9;
• uSB-C port;
• software filling;
• high-quality cameras;
• fast charging;
• performance;
• cost.

• no nfc;
• battery capacity;
• removed connector 3.5 mm;
• you can not fit MicroSD.