Xiaomi scheduled a global smartphone launch event in Spain today where the latest Xiaomi Android One smartphones namely Xiaomi Mi A2 and Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite will be announced. The Mi A2 will be the successor of last year’s Mi A1 while the Mi A2 lite will be the toned down variant of the new handset. In complying with the Android One project, both the devices will run on stock Android out-of-the-box instead of company’s own MIUI ROM. In addition, both the devices will receive regular Android updates and security updates for a time frame of two years.
The ‘Global Launch Event’ of Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite will take place at Madrid, Spain at 11am local time (2:30pm IST) today. Interested Mi fans can live stream the entire event through company’s official YouTube channel. Much ahead of the global launch event, several leaks and rumors already pop-up regarding the price and specifications of these smartphones. Read on the following for a quick overview at the specs, features of Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite.
Xiaomi Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite Launch Event Live Stream
Xiaomi Mi A2 Specifications
The Xiaomi Mi A2 is the global variant of the Mi 6X launched in China earlier this year. The only difference between the two devices could be the Mi 6X running on MIUI ROM while the Mi A2 will be announced with Stock Android. Coming to specifications, the Mi A2 features a 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a screen aspect ratio of 18:9. It will run the Snapdragon 660 processor, and is expected to have 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, with the possibility of a 32GB internal memory variant.
The Xiaomi Mi A2 sports a 12MP + 20MP dual-rear cameras and is accompanied with a 20MP selfie camera with AI features like AI Portrait mode. The device will run on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and has dual SIM support. A 3,010mAh battery provides juice to the device.
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Specifications
Coming to the Mi A2 Lite, the device flaunts a 5.84-inch FHD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC. It includes 3GB of RAM and up to 64GB of onboard storage which can be further expandable up to 256GB via microSD card.
In terms of optics, the smartphone will likely come with a 12-megapixel primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor within its dual rear camera setup and a 5-megapixel front camera sensor. The smartphone comes bundled with a 4000mAh battery which is well-enough to provide backup for an entire day on a heavy usage.
Price and Availability:
There is no official news regarding price and availability of these devices. But, considering the rumors, it is said that the Mi A2 3GB/32GB storage variant costs RON 1,400 (approx. Rs. 24,200) while the 4GB RAM/64GB storage will carry a price tag of RON 1,600 (approx. Rs. 27,600). On the other hand, the Mi A2 Lite costs RON 1,000 (approx. Rs. 17,200) for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant and RON 1,200 (approx. Rs. 20,700) for the 4GB RAM / 64GB storage.
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