We already had an inkling of Mi A2 official launch being scheduled on July 24 in Madrid, Spain. Now, Xiaomi has officially teased the arrival of its next-generation Android One phones on twitter for the first time.
The #2isbetterthan1 hashtag that Xiaomi is using for promotion all but confirms the arrival of two new Android One phones this year – The Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite – that also got listed on a polish retail website recently
Are you a big fan of #MiA1? You will love this…#Xiaomi #AndroidOne #2isbetterthan1 pic.twitter.com/aLlfothn9g
— Mi (@xiaomi) July 16, 2018
Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite Features
The Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite will be rehashed versions of Mi 6X and Redmi 6 Pro (that were earlier launched in China), respectively but they will be running stock Android software.
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Going by credible rumors, the Mi A2 includes 5.99-inch Full HD+ display and is powered by octa-core SD 660 chipset paired with 4GB/6GB RAM and up to 64GB of storage. Just as the Mi 6X, the Mi A2 also includes 12MP+20MP dual rear cameras, 20MP selfie camera, IR sensor, Fingerprint reader, and a 3010mAh battery. Unlike the Mi 6X, the Mi A2 is expected to include 3.5mm audio jack as well.
The Mi A2 Lite, on the other hand, will be a more affordable alternative that shall include a 5.84-inch full HD+ screen with a trendy notch at the top and a wide chin at the bottom. The handset will be powered by 2GHz Snapdragon 625 octa-core mobile platform with up to 4GB RAM and up to 64GB storage. The handset will allegedly include a 4000mAh battery, 12MP + 5MP rear camera, and a 5MP selfie camera.
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Xiaomi Mi A2 Vs Mi A2 Lite: What’s different?
| Model | Xiaomi Mi A2 | Mi A2 Lite |
| Display | 5.99-Inch, Full HD+ LTPS, 18:9 | 5.84-Inch, Full HD+ LTPS, 19:9 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 660 processor | Snapdragon 625 |
| RAM | 4GB/6GB LPDDR 4X | 3GB/ 4GB |
| Internal Storage | 64GB/128GB eMMC 5.1 | 32GB/ 64GB |
| Software | Android Oreo 8.1.0 | Android Oreo 8.1.0 |
| Primary Camera | 12MP + 20MP rear cameras; f/1.75 + f/1.75 aperture | 12MP + 5MP rear cameras; f/1.75 + f/1.75 aperture |
| Secondary Camera | 20MP selfie camera | 5MP selfie camera |
| Dimensions | 158.7×75.4×7.3mm; 168 grams | 149.33×71.68×8.75mm; 178 grams |
| Battery | 3010mAh battery; Quick Charge 3.0 | 4000mAh |
| Others | 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C, IR blaster, Fingerprint sensor | 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, dedicated card slot, IR blaster, Fingerprint sensor |
| Price | To be announced | To be announced |
