Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite hands-on review

24 July 2018
Last year the Xiaomi Mi A1 was a star in our reviews, the conclusion page in particular. We could recommend the Mi A1 as an alternative to literally every smartphone - from the cheapest droids, to the most expensive top dogs. But its reign is over as the maker is launching not one but two sequels - brace yourselves for the invasion of the Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite.

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  • Anonymous
  • UNy
  • 25 Jul 2018

macky2green, 24 Jul 2018I love Samsung and I have been a loyal user for years now (... moreFor just a few more bucks, I prefer the Galaxy A8 Star

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    • AnonD-594740
    • 8{c
    • 25 Jul 2018

    Is the A1 finally on 8.1 or still in beta?

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      • Biren
      • PAX
      • 25 Jul 2018

      If a2's battery was little more mah it would have been my piece of cake!..

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        • jedibeeftrix
        • mrZ
        • 25 Jul 2018

        specs say the mi a2 has an fm radio, but how do you use it without 3.5mm jack to act as an antennae?

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          • Ezzot
          • p7@
          • 24 Jul 2018

          No bloatware and then you say there is their file manger and camera.... That is bloat!

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            • H-1
            • aXK
            • 24 Jul 2018

            No expandable storage and no headphone Jack?
            I always thought of xiaomi devices as rivals or iPhone than replicas. For they offered what apple omitted.
            Now they feel more of a replica with the A2

              I love Samsung and I have been a loyal user for years now (since the original Galaxy Tab with voice calls/SMS, S7 Edge 128GB+128GB currently). I fell in love with Xiaomi's very affordable hardware strategy. Combine that with Google's pure stock Android OS. I really wanted to have my very own Mi A1 until now. And I'm glad Xiaomi released it's successor. I think I'll be an owner of my very own Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite very soon. Can't wait!

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                • D7E
                • 24 Jul 2018

                When will the mi 8 SE launch globally ?

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                  • imjp
                  • ixd
                  • 24 Jul 2018

                  Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite have notification led?Is single white led?

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                    • VIN
                    • NwI
                    • 24 Jul 2018

                    Xiaomi should release the mi8 Explorer already...what is the use of announcing phones today and release em 6 months later

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                      • The objective Guy
                      • PqP
                      • 24 Jul 2018

                      Niko, 24 Jul 2018A2: + SD 660 (announced on 9 May 2017 ) -no microsd slot ... moreOMG, are you really going to complain about these very capable processors on budget phones ? Remember the MiA2 will cost 250 Euro while the Lite version will only cost 150 €.
                      Believe me, you could get much worse than that, what about a Mediatek SoC? The SD660 was only found in 300 € devices and up, until now.
                      I think the 3.5mm jack and Micro SD slot are more notable omissions for the Mi A2, because budget conscious customers really care for those.

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                        • miki
                        • 0qL
                        • 24 Jul 2018

                        Why micro USB instead of USB-C for A2 lite?
                        Is it that much costly? It is a big drawback because people want a symmetrical connector and we are in 2018

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                          • Anonymous
                          • xHb
                          • 24 Jul 2018

                          Geric.770, 24 Jul 2018So, another day for Xiaomi to release a phone? Aren't they... moreXiaomi, samsung, apple and other companies sold their phones in billions each year, that means most people doesnt care about the environment

                            And why did they removed telephoto camera imo its better than pixel binning

                              Why does A2 cost more than 6X does it cost to be a part of android one?

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                                • Priyanshu
                                • gMx
                                • 24 Jul 2018

                                Anonymous, 24 Jul 2018It had to be sleem (F***! ) Like everyone cares for a phon... moreVery disappointed with Xiaomi .
                                Hell ... fu*** slim.
                                no headphone jake
                                no SD card support

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                                  • taz-chaz
                                  • nIf
                                  • 24 Jul 2018

                                  faster upgrades for at least a year...n then what?dooms day?

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                                    • Roy
                                    • IVx
                                    • 24 Jul 2018

                                    Even an update on mi a1 is kindda joke..

                                    Wonder how they manage the update on mi a2 version

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                                      • Thiha
                                      • kxg
                                      • 24 Jul 2018

                                      Can I turn the notch on or off on the Mi A2 Lite?

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                                        • Audacious
                                        • 8q5
                                        • 24 Jul 2018

                                        I'll get one, but just to be clear, what we really wanted was the Redmi Note 5 in full metal, USB-C and NFC.

                                        Maybe next year we'll be able to get something like that with a 632. I want a fully functioning phone first, then we can add ever greater speeds and camera.