Engineering:Xiaomi Mi A2
| Codename | Jasmine_sprout |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Xiaomi |
| Series | Mi A |
| First released | July 2018[1] |
| Predecessor | Xiaomi Mi A1 Redmi Note 5 |
| Successor | Xiaomi Mi A3 Redmi Note 7 Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite |
| Related | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Redmi Note 6 Pro |
| Type | Touchscreen smartphone |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions |
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| Mass | 166 g (5.9 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 "Oreo", upgrade-able to Android 10 |
| System on chip | Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.84GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 512 |
| Memory | 4/6 GB RAM |
| Storage | 32/64/128 GB |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 3010 mAh battery |
| Display | 5.99 in (152 mm) LTPS LCD, 1080 x 2160 pixels, ~403 ppi, 16M colors |
| Rear camera | Dual 12/20 MP phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash |
| Front camera | 20 MP 1.0 µm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama |
The Xiaomi Mi A2 (also known as Xiaomi Mi 6X) is a mid-range smartphone co-developed by Xiaomi and Google as part of Android One program.
Specifications
Hardware
The phone features a 5.99 inches Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 1080 x 2160 pixels and 403 ppi pixel density, unimetal body and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.[2] It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC with Adreno 512 GPU.and has a 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector. It has a dual rear camera setup with 12 MP Sony IMX486 primary camera (1.25 μm pixel size and f/1.75 aperture) and 20 MP Sony IMX376 secondary camera (2.0 μm pixel size and f/1.75 aperture). The front camera is 20 MP Sony IMX376 sensor with 2.0 μm pixel size with f/2.2 aperture. It has a 3010 mAh battery which supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 (4.0 for India).[3][4]
This is the first mid-range Xiaomi smartphone to remove the 3.5 mm audio jack and microSD slot.
Software
The Xiaomi Mi A2 is part of the Android One program where software updates are provided directly from Google. The Mi 6X variant runs on Xiaomi's MIUI.
It is preinstalled with Android 8.1.0 "Oreo" out of the box, and can be upgraded to Android 10.[5] Unofficially, the operating system can be replaced with Ubuntu Touch.[6]
Being a part of Android One program, Mi A2 provides a Stock Android experience and UI which is very close to those of Google Pixel UI.
Release
The Xiaomi Mi A2 is a re-branded Xiaomi Mi 6X phone. The Xiaomi Mi 6X was first released in April 2018, while the A2 was released in July 2018. A stripped-down version of the phone was released on the same month known as Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite.[7]
The Mi A2 Lite, however, did include 3.5 mm audio jack, microSD slot and a higher battery capacity (4000 mAh). Unlike the regular Mi A2, the Mi A2 Lite is based on Xiaomi's budget Redmi series. A variant of this phone is known as Redmi 6 Pro, which shares the same hardware specification, but runs on MIUI user interface instead of Android One.
References
- ↑ Sam Byford (2018-07-24). "Xiaomi announces Mi A2 phones running Android One". https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/7/24/17606538/xiaomi-mi-a2-lite-announced-price-specs-release-date.
- ↑ "Xiaomi Mi A2 available with up to Rs 4,500 discount: Updated price, specs and features" (in en). 2019-01-07. https://www.hindustantimes.com/tech/xiaomi-mi-a2-now-available-with-rs-4-500-discount-specifications-features/story-yxFej96p1XwLcjCKaAZFVM.html.
- ↑ https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a2_(mi_6x)-9140.php Xiaomi Mi A2
- ↑ "Xiaomi Mi A2 Will Support Quick Charge 4.0 Only In India". https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a2_will_support_quick_charge_40_only_in_india-news-32423.php.
- ↑ Malani, Kapil (2018-08-04). "Xiaomi Mi A2 Android 9 Pie update: Available for download (version 10.0.3)" (in en-US). https://www.theandroidsoul.com/xiaomi-mi-a2-update/.
- ↑ Proven, Liam (June 23, 2022). "Ubuntu Touch OTA-23 is coming: Do you have one of the older model phones that can test it?". The Register. https://www.theregister.com/2022/06/23/ubports_ota23_is_coming/.
- ↑ "Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Price in India, Specifications, Comparison (3rd April 2020)" (in en). https://gadgets.ndtv.com/xiaomi-redmi-6-pro-5523.
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