A few days ago, we reported that there is a petition by owners of the Xiaomi Mi A3 to force Xiaomi to release the Android 10 update for the phone. In what can be termed a surprise, Xiaomi has now released the Android 10 update…..for the Mi A2.

Yes, the Android 10 update is now available for the older Mi A2 that was released in 2018. However, there is a chance the Mi A3 will follow shortly as Xiaomi released the Android 10 kernels for both devices simultaneously.

The Mi A2’s update weighs in at almost 1.3GB in size. Along with all the new features Android 10 has to offer such as Smart Replies, Dark Mode, Family Link parental controls under Digital Wellbeing, and the new gesture navigation; the update also comes with December 2019’s security patch and the camera app has a new icon.

There are a few issues reported by those who have updated already. Some say there are UI glitches in a few places and VoWiFi is missing. While another user said Google Services stopped working for a while before things returned to normal. There are also a few bugs in the camera app and there is still no support for camera2api.

It appears Xiaomi rushed the update. We advise you to wait for more users to post their feedback. And if you are going to update, make sure you back up your data.

The Mi A2 launched with Android Oreo out of the box and was updated to Android 9 Pie the same year. There is a high chance this is its last major OS upgrade.

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Xiaomi India is now celebrating its fifth anniversary in India by introducing attractive discounts on various smartphones. The prices of the Mi A2 Android One, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Redmi Y2, Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi 6 have been permanently slashed. Moreover, starting from midnight today, the Redmi 6A will be available for purchase on open sale.

Here is all the information on the revised price tags of the aforementioned smartphones along with their pricing at launch:

Xiaomi Mi A2

• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage –Launch Price: Rs. 16,999; Revised Price: Rs. 13,999
• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 19,999, Revised Price: Rs. 15,999

Available for buying through Amazon and Mi.com

Redmi Note 5 Pro

• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 13,999; Revised Price: Rs. 12,999
• 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 16,999; Revised Price: Rs. 13,999

Available for buying through Flipkart and Mi.com

Redmi Y2

• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 13,999; Revised Price: Rs. 12,999
• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 16,999; Revised Price: Rs. 13,999

Available for buying through Amazon and Mi.com

Redmi 6 Pro

• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 10,999; Revised Price: Rs. 9,999
• 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 12,999; Revised Price: Rs. 11,999

Available for buying through Amazon and Mi.com

Redmi 6

• 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 7,999; Current Price: Rs. 7,999
• 3 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Launch Price: Rs. 9,499; Revised Price: Rs. 8,999

Available for buying through Flipkart and Mi.com

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Redmi 6A

The Redmi 6A variants such as 2 GB RAM + 16 GB storage and 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage are respectively priced at Rs. 5,999 and Rs. 6,999. Since the time it was made official in September last year, it has been available for buying only through flash sale. Beginning at 12 AM midnight today, Xiaomi India will make it available on open sale through Amazon India and Mi.com.

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Xiaomi has slashed the price of the Mi A2 in India. The price slash should cement the phone’s position as a recommended device under the INR 20,000 (~$280) category.

Starting today, the Xiaomi Mi A2 Android One smartphone will be sold for less irrespective of the variant you settle for. The 4GB RAM version with 64GB of internal storage is now priced at INR 13,999 (~$200). When it launched its price tag was INR 16,999 (~$243), though it did get a price cut of INR 1,000 (~$15) in November.

If you want more storage and more RAM, then you can grab the 6GB + 128GB version which is now priced at INR. 15,999 (~$229), down from its launch price of INR. 19,999 (~$286).

The Mi A2 packs a 5.99-inch FHD+ display and is powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor. It has dual 12MP + 20MP cameras on its back and a 20MP selfie camera. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3,000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 4.0. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have an audio jack nor a MicroSD card slot.

The phone ran Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box when it was announced but it has now received an update to Android Pie and should get updated to Android Q too.

READ MORE: Xiaomi announces Mi Power bank 3 Pro with 45W dual fast charging

You can buy the Mi A2 right now at these new prices on the official Xiaomi online store and on Amazon India. Xiaomi says offline stores will also sell at the reduced prices. The price slash is applicable to all color variants.

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Xiaomi is working on a new Android One device. The codename of this device has been revealed through the Android Pie based MIUI 10 firmware for the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone. Now that the Chinese manufacturer has launched Xiaomi Mi A1, Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite smartphones so far. Hence, it seems that the newly spotted device could be the Xiaomi Mi A3 smartphone.

In the MIUI 10 firmware of Mi 8, an XDA forum member could find a device with “orchid_sprout” codename. Almost every known Android One device that is approved by Google is known for carrying “_sprout” suffix and the same is applicable for Xiaomi’s Android One smartphones. For instance, the Mi A1, Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite were respectively codenamed as “tissot_sprout,” “jasmine_sprout,” and “daisy_sprout.” Hence, the “orchid_sprout” codename could belong to the upcoming Xiaomi Mi A3 smartphone.

There is no information available on the specifications of the Xiaomi Mi A3 smartphone. The Mi A1, Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite lacked supported for NFC. However, through the firmware leak it has been revealed that “orchid_sprout” device is equipped with NFC connectivity. The NFC chip used on the device is from NXP.

One should be aware of the fact that there is no confirmation on whether the “orchid_sprout” will be marketed as Xiaomi Mi A3. Some of the codenames of Xiaomi devices that were spotted in the past such as Comet, Achilles, Lilium and so on were never released. Hence, no more details on the “orchid_sprout” may surface for a while. The existence of the device can be confirmed through leaks that may appear from other sources.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 latest MIUI 10.2.1 update brings fix for rear camera flash problem among others

The Xiaomi Mi A2 was unveiled in July and the same device with MIUI skin onboard is selling in China as Xiaomi Mi 6X. The Redmi 6 Pro that made were released in China and India is available in other markets as Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite. The latter was announced alongside Mi A2 in July. Hence, the new Android One devices from Xiaomi are expected to go official by early Q3 this year.

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Xiaomi has launched a new sale on Amazon India called No.1 Mi Fan Sale which brings up to Rs. 3,000 discount on wide range of Xiaomi devices. Here is all the information available on the Mi Fan Sale that will be ending on Dec. 29.

Xiaomi Mi A2

The 64 GB and 128 GB editions of the Xiaomi Mi A2 that are respectively priced at Rs. 18,999 (~$271) and Rs. 15,999 (~$228) are now discounted to Rs. 16,999 (~$242) and Rs. 14,999 (~$214).

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

The 6 GB and 4 GB RAM variants of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro usually carry Rs. 17,999 (~$257) and Rs. 15,999 (~$271) price tags. However, during the Mi Fan Sale, they can be availed at respective discounted prices of Rs. 14,999 (~$214) and Rs. 12,999 (~$185).

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro

The Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro 32 GB and 64 GB variants are usually priced at Rs. 13,999 (~$199) and Rs. 11,999 (~$171). These models can be respectively availed for Rs. 12,999 (~$185) and Rs. 10,999 (~$157).

Xiaomi Redmi Y2

The 32 GB and 64 GB storage editions of the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 respectively cost Rs. 11,999 (~$172) and Rs. 9,999 (~$142). However, they are now available for Rs. 10,999 (~$157) and Rs. 8,999 (~$128).

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Xiaomi Redmi 6A

The 32 GB Xiaomi Redmi 6A was launched with a price tag of RS. 7,999 (~$114). Now, the handset can be bought for Rs. 6,999 (~$99) through the Mi Fan Sale on Amazon India.

All the aforementioned models can be bought with additional 5 percent discount through debit and credit cards EMI plans from HDFC. Yes Bank Credit Card EMI brings 10 percent discount on these devices. All the models can be purchased through no cost EMI.

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Android 9.0 Pie is still relatively new and hasn’t exactly gotten to a notable percentage of Android devices. A number of Android One phones have started receiving the update to Android Pie, coupled with several flagship models that were launched with Android Pie pre-installed. However, the usage percentage of Android Pie is still unknown as Google last updated the Android usage chart in October and Android Pie wasn’t captured.

Android 9 Pie is finally here! Mi A2 will be the first of our Android One phones to receive the update from 18 Dec! Get ready for all Android 9 Pie features! RT if you have your slice of the Pie now! #MiA2 #Android9Pie #Android9 #AndroidPie pic.twitter.com/7mNfl3Wsd6

— Xiaomi #48MPforEveryone (@xiaomi) December 17, 2018

The Mi A2 is now set to swell the number of models that is rocking Android Pie already as Xiaomi has announced that the Android One phone will start receiving the update on December 18. Before now, a few Xiaomi Mi A2 users who are beta testers received the Android 9 Pie update on November 16 but the update will be without restriction.

This update will make the Mi A2 become Xiaomi’s first Android One model to receive the stable Android Pie update. The update is pretty fast compared to the pace the Mi A1 received Android Oreo update. The same fate might befall the A1 but we can’t say for sure. However, since Mi A2 Lite also got the Android Pie stable ROM delivered to select users 10 days after the A2, it simply means the global release of its own stable ROM to users isn’t too far behind. Perhaps, Xiaomi will start pushing updates to Mi A2 Lite phones around New Year’s Eve or in early January.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi A2 Android Pie beta update rolling out

As a reminder, Android Pie brings along several interesting features such as adaptive battery, dark mode, app actions, app timer, adaptive brightness, slices, accessibility menu, easier text selection, new screenshot shortcut, a new home button, new gesture navigation, easier screen rotation, indoor navigation via Wi-Fi RTT, an improved DND (Do not disturb mode), lockdown mode, 157 new emojis, multiple camera support and lot more.

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After launching the Mi A2 mid-range smartphone in India in August this year, the Chinese company launched the Red color version of the same a month later. However, until now, only the 4GB RAM model was available in Red color.

Now, the company has officially started selling the 6GB RAM model of the Mi A2 in Red color option. It is now available for purchase through Amazon India and Xiaomi’s own online store Mi.com.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 Red color edition for the 6GB RAM model is priced at Rs. 18,999 and comes with several offers, including a 3-months of free subscription to Hungama Music, and Reliance Jio cashback offer.

The phone features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 2160 x 1080 pixels and 2.5D curved glass and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Under the hood, the device is powered by QualcommSnapdragon 660 octa-core processor along with Adreno 512 GPU.

The device packs 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage and another variant packs 6GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

For photography, the phone sports a 12-megapixel primary camera with Sony IMX486 sensor, LED flash, f/1.75 aperture and a 20-megapixel secondary sensor with Sony IMX376 sensor with f/1.75 aperture. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel snapper with Sony IMX376 sensor with Soft-LED flash.

The device comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C. It also comes with an IR blaster.

Read More: Xiaomi officially responds to Mi Mix 2S screen flickering issue in the camera app after the new update

As the Mi A2 is a part of Google’s Android One program, the phone runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box instead of Xiaomi’s MIUI custom interface. The device drives power from a 3,010mAh battery with Quick Charge 4 fast charging technology.

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Do you live in India? Do you own the Xiaomi Mi A2 and or the Motorola One Power? If your answer to both questions is yes, then you should check your phone(s) for your slice of the Android Pie update.

Both the Mi A2 and the Motorola One Power are Android One phones and run a stock version of Android. We are not a bit surprised that both phones are getting a stable Android Pie update now.

At the beginning of the week, the Mi A2 was reported to have gotten an Android Pie beta update while a version of the Motorola One Power running Pie was seen on Geekbench a few weeks ago.

The update for the Mi A2 is 1067.7MB in size and it brings features like Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness, a new navigation system, and recommended apps and actions based on users’ context.

For the Motorola One Power, the update is said to bring longer and improved battery life, a brand new user interface with a redesigned quick settings menu and revamped split-screen. You also get the new swipe-based navigation, Dual SIM Dual VoLTE support, an improvement in camera performance (panorama and low-light images), and a simplified volume control.

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The update is rolling out to both devices in India only at the moment but it should hit other regions in the coming days or weeks.

Seeing as the Mi A2 and Motorola One Power are already out of the way, we look forward to their less-powerful variants – the Mi A2 Lite and Motorola One – getting the stable update too.

(Via: 1, 2)

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Xiaomi has today announced a price drop on a number of smartphones in the Indian market, including Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi A2, and Redmi Y2. Explaining the reason behind the price drop, the company said that the cost of components for some of Xiaomi’s phones have reduced.

Further, the company said that it has a philosophy of honest pricing where they have capped their profit margin to 5 percent for a hardware product. So, if the company makes more profit, it gives back to the Mi Fans, and this development is a part of that philosophy.

The company has permanently dropped the prices of Redmi Note 5 Pro, Mi A2, and Redmi Y2 by Rs. 1,000, which roughly converts to $14. The 4GB RAM model of Redmi Note 5 Pro now costs Rs. 13,999 (~$195) while the 6GB RAM model costs Rs. 15,999 (approx. $223).

On the other hand, the Mi A2 4GB RAM model is available for Rs. 15,999 (~$223) and the 6GB RAM model is available for Rs. 18,999 (approximately $264). The selfie-centric Redmi Y2 will now be available for Rs. 11,999 (approx. $167).

Moreover, Xiaomi was announced as the number one smartphone vendor in India for the 5th consecutive quarter, as per IDC Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. Xiaomi said that as a celebration of that achievement, it has announced the price drop.

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This development is contrary to what the company had said earlier in September. During the Redmi 6 line-up launch in India, Xiaomi hinted towards price hike because of fluctuating currency and said that it’ll wait for a few months to see how INR performs against USD before taking such a move.

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The Xiaomi Mi A2 is one of the top Android One phones released this year. While other manufacturers have been working on updating their Android One phones to Android Pie, Xiaomi has kept mute about its own Android One phones. It turns out they have been working on the update for the Mi A2 as it has begun rolling out.

The Android Pie beta is already rolling out to a select few and contains all the features of Android Pie including Adaptive Battery. The screenshots provided show users will also be able to switch between the old navigation system and the new gesture-based one.

If you don’t get the OTA, there is a tutorial on XDA on how to manually install it. Just remember that this isn’t a stable release and there might be bugs.

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We hope the stable update arrives before the end of the year and also get at least an announcement on when the other two Android One phones (Mi A1 and Mi A2 Lite) will get Android Pie.

(Source, Via: 1, 2)

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The Mi A2 is Xiaomi‘s second attempt at an Android One phone. It was announced back in July along with a less powerful version called the Mi A2 Lite. A new update has begun rolling out to the Mi A2 but it isn’t the one owners have been expecting.

The new update brings November’s security patch and weighs in at about 90MB. There are no additional fixes or new features which must be disappointing for owners.

What is more disappointing is that the update doesn’t bring Android Pie to the phone. Other Android One phones (read Nokia phones) have begun receiving the Android Pie update but all of Xiaomi’s three Android One phones including the Mi A1 are still running Android Oreo.

We still have less than two months before the end of the year, so there is a chance the update may arrive before the year runs out. However, we won’t be surprised if it is pushed to early next year.

READ MORE: Xiaomi is holding a launch event in the UK on November 8, expected to launch Mi 8 Pro

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has a 5.99-inch FHD+ screen, a Snapdragon 660 processor, up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It has 12MP+20MP dual rear cameras and a 20MP front-facing camera. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3000mAh battery but no audio jack.

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The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition of the Xiaomi Mi A2 has been available for purchase in India since August. The higher version of the phone featuring 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage was spotted on Xiaomi India’s website and Mi Store yesterday with a pricing of Rs. 19,999 (~$273). However, the handset was not available for purchase. Starting from 12 PM today, the new variant will be available for purchase exclusively through Amazon India. What’s exciting about this new model is that it has landed with a reduced price tag of Rs. 17,999 (~$245).

During the launch of the Xiaomi Mi A2 Android One smartphone in India, the company had stated that its 6 GB RAM + 128 GB model will arrive with a pricing of Rs. 19,999 (~$273). However, soon after unveiling the Mi A2, the Chinese manufacturer also announced the budget-friendly Poco F1 flagship phone with a starting price of Rs. 20,999 (~$286) for its 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

If the Mi A2 would have arrived with Rs. 19,999 it would have received lukewarm response from the Indian audience. The official tweet that confirms the arrival of the new variant of Mi A2 reveals that its Rs. 17,999 is an introductory price for limited period. Apart from Amazon India, the new variant of the Mi A2 will be also available through Mi.com.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi Mix 2S to get camera uprgades, taking performance closer to Mix 3

The Xiaomi Mi A2 features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The Snapdragon 660 chipset is present under the hood of the smartphone. It is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

The 20-megapixel selfie camera with LED flash is available on the frontside of the Mi A2. The 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup resides on the rear shell of the phone. The handset includes a 3,010mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 4+. The base model of the smartphone is priced at Rs. 14,999 (~$204) in India.

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Xiaomi had launched the Mi A2 Android phone smartphone in India in August. During the launch, the company had announced that the smartphone would be available in two variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. The company has been only selling the 4 GB RAM edition of the phone in the country. The Chinese manufacturer has now listed the 6 GB RAM edition of the Mi A2 in India on its official website and Mi Store app.

Even though the Xiaomi Mi A2 is now listed on its official online store, the sales of Android One phone have not started yet. The handset is priced at Rs. 19,999 and it will be available in four color like Black, Blue, Gold and Red.

The launch offers that are available for the 4 GB RAM edition of the Mi A2 are also available for its 6 GB RAM variant. Hence, buyers of the new variant of the phone can take advantage of offers like Rs. 2,200 instant cash back from Reliance Jio, Rs. 3,500 worth Ixigo coupons and 3-month free subscription from Hungama Music.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 official press render leaked to reveal its three color variants

Since the Diwali festive season is around the corner in India, Xiaomi may launch it with a discounted price tag. The other reason why the Mi A2 6 GB + 128 GB edition may arrive with a reduced price tag is that its regular pricing of Rs. 19,999 (~$273) does not seem enticing enough when the base model of the Poco F1 flagship phone which also features 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage costs Rs. 20,999 (~$287).

The Mi A2 features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD screen that supports 18:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 660 chipset powers the smartphone. It features 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup on its rear and a frontal shooter of 20-megapixel. The handset is backed by a 3,000mAh battery.

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The Mi A2 is one of two Android One phones Xiaomi released this year. It can also be referred to as the global version of the Mi 6X. A new update has started to roll-out to the smartphone and it brings new and important camera features and more.

With the new update, Mi A2 owners will now be able to record full HD videos at 60 frames per second (1080p@60fps). There is also support for Electronic Image Stabilization. The Mi A2 could only record videos in 720p at 120fps, 1080p at 30fps and 2160p videos at 30fps but the new update adds 60fps support for 1080p videos.

Apart from the new camera features, the update also comes along with August’s security patch.

The Mi A2 is a 5.99-inch device powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 processor. It has 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage. It has a 12MP + 20MP dual camera setup on its rear and a 20MP front-facing camera.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus is official with a 10.1-inch display, 8,620mAh battery for 1,899 Yuan (~$275)

The Mi A2 runs Android 8.12 Oreo and will get updated to Android 9.0 Pie. It has a 3000mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0. The Indian variant supports Quick Charge 4.0.

You can go to your settings to check for the update if you haven’t received it yet.

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A few weeks ago, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi introduced two Android One smartphones at a global launch event in Spain — Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. Now, the company has officially brought the Mi A2 smartphone — the successor of the last year’s Mi A1, to India.

The phone will be exclusively available for purchase through Amazon India for Rs. 16,990, which roughly converts to $248. It’ll be available in four color options — Black, Gold, Lake Blue and Rose Gold. In India, the Mi A2 will be available for pre-order tomorrow on Amazon and Mi.com, while the shipments will being a week later, from 16th August.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 2160 x 1080 pixels and 2.5D curved glass and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor along with Adreno 512 GPU.

The device packs 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage. The 6GB RAM variant of the phone, which comes with 128GB storage, will be launched in India at a later date. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

Coming to the camera department, the phone sports a 12-megapixel primary camera with Sony IMX486 sensor, LED flash, f/1.75 aperture and a 20-megapixel secondary sensor with Sony IMX376 sensor with f/1.75 aperture. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel snapper with Sony IMX376 sensor with Soft-LED flash.

The phone comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C. It also comes with an IR blaster.

Read More: Xiaomi’s first foldable phone with fold-out design and cheaper pricing may launch in 2019

As the Mi A2 is a part of Google’s Android One program, the phone runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box instead of Xiaomi’s MIUI custom interface. The device drives power from a 3,010mAh battery with Quick Charge 4 fast charging technology.

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Xiaomi is expected to launch its latest Android One smartphone in India on August 8. The company had earlier released a poster teasing the launch and we could gather from the poster that the device will be sold exclusively on Amazon India. The Mi A2 pre-order page was reported to have gone live briefly ahead of the launch, revealing the price tag and confirming a few details.

One of the details which seem to have been confirmed is that the 4GB RAM + 32GB storage variant won’t be available in India. The Amazon product page shows that the Mi A2 will be available for Rs. 17,499 (~$255). The model is only listed as having 64GB storage with no mention of the RAM size. The price tag easily suggests that this can’t be the 6GB + 128GB variant which is the third variant. For avoidance of doubt, the Mi A2 is available only in 4GB + 32GB, 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB variants.

Related: Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite Global Market Availability

The price tag is way lower than the 279 euros (~$326) RRP with which the device was launched in Spain. Perhaps, the India version is manufactured in India, thus reducing tax and other importation costs. We’ll have to wait until it is officially launched to know if the price is actually accurate. The Mi A2 Amazon India pre-order page has been removed, replaced with a “Notify me” page about the launch which will take place at 4 pm IST (GMT +5:30).

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Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite Android One smartphones were recently launched at a launch event in Spain. Now, the company has launched the Xiaomi Mi A2 in Hong Kong for a price of HK1,999, which roughly converts to $255. It will be available for purchase from 7th August.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 2160 x 1080 pixels, 18:9 aspect ratio, 2.5D curved glass and a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection from minor scratches. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 AIE octa-core processor along with Adreno 512 GPU.

The smartphone comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity. The phone also comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back panel.

Coming to the camera department, the phone sports a 12-megapixel primary camera with Sony IMX486 sensor, LED flash, f/1.75 aperture and a 20-megapixel secondary sensor with Sony IMX376 sensor with f/1.75 aperture. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel snapper with Sony IMX376 sensor with Soft-LED flash.

This is the second smartphone from Xiaomi that runs on a stock Android operating system instead of the company’s own MIUI custom interface. According to the company, the device will receive the latest security patches and comes with built-in Google services, including Google Assistant.

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Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C. As the Mi A2 is a part of Google’s Android One program, the phone runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box and is powered by a 3,010mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.

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Xiaomi recently launched its new Android One smartphone — Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. The company has already scheduled a launch event in India on August 8 where it’ll launch the Mi A2. Now, it has been revealed that the phone will be available exclusively via Amazon India.

Previous reports have revealed that the phone’s basic model with 4GB RAM and 32GB storage won’t be launched in India. Further, the Indian unit of the Mi A2 will support Quick Charge 4.0 instead of Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0.

The Mi A2 features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with 2160 x 1080 pixels and 2.5D curved glass. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor along with Adreno 512 GPU.

In India, the smartphone will be launched in two variants — 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot that enables users to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

Coming to the camera department, the phone sports a 12-megapixel primary camera with Sony IMX486 sensor, LED flash, f/1.75 aperture and a 20-megapixel secondary sensor with Sony IMX376 sensor with f/1.75 aperture. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel snapper with Sony IMX376 sensor with Soft-LED flash.

The phone comes with a fingerprint sensor on the back panel. Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C. As the Mi A2 is a part of Google’s Android One program, the phone runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box and is powered by a 3,010mAh battery.

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The Indian variant of Mi A2 will see the addition of fourth color option — Rose Gold, along with Gold, Black, and Blue colors. In Europe, the phone is priced at 249 Euros (approximately $291 / Rs. 20,000), but we expect India pricing to be lower.

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Xiaomi has launched Xiaomi Mi A2 in Spain several days ago, which is the second Android One smartphone launched by Xiaomi and Google. Comparing with the Xiaomi Mi A1, Mi A2 applies Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 which is coupled with 4GB or 6GB of RAM. The smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 32GB/64GB/128GB which allows you to choose to download games, videos, photos and other interested apps.

Mi A2 comes with 20-megapixel + 12-megapixel rear camera. You can take beautiful photos using the Mi A2. The 20-megapixel front camera is good for you to take your selfie.

Xiaomi Mi A2 has 5.99 inch full HD screen, 18: 9 aspect ratio and 403ppi.

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Xiaomi‘s latest Android One phone, the Mi A2 will hit India on August 8. Ahead of that launch, some more details of the device have emerged which points to a slight variation from the model announced in Spain a few days back. According to Android Central, the Mi A2 will have support for Quick Charge 4.0 exclusively in India. The device was announced with Quick Charge 3.0 which is the same fast charge technology available on last year’s Mi A1.

The reason for this exclusiveness was not disclosed but the device will still ship packing a regular 5V/2A charger and not a QC4.0 charger. Buyers who would like to take advantage of this feature will need to shop for a third-party wall charger with QC3.0/4.0 support. It should be noted, though, that there are few wall chargers with such specifications in the market.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite Global Market Availability

The decision to give India Quick Charge 4.0 could be a deal breaker for Xiaomi as there are few models at the Mi A2’s price point with QC 4.0 support. In the long run, it could help the Mi A2 sales in one of the world’s largest markets.

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Yesterday, Xiaomi announced the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite Android One smartphones at an event in Spain. It also revealed the countries where both phones will be sold. Today, it has announced a launch date for India.

In a tweet by Donovan Sung (@donovansung) who is the Global Spokesperson for Xiaomi, it has been revealed that the Xiaomi Mi A2 Picture Perfect 20MP Cameras as the device is sometimes called, will launch in India on August 8. There is no info on the Mi A2 Lite launching alongside it.

India Mi Fans, we have great news for everyone! We'll be launching #MiA2 Picture Perfect 20MP Cameras in India on August 8!

This phone comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 and the pure Android One experience.

Hit and RT if you're also excited for this phone!#Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/IxiDDlTCla

— Donovan Sung (@donovansung) July 25, 2018

Last year’s Mi A1 was first unveiled in India before rolling out to other markets. The Mi A2 will come with a 5.990-inch FHD+ screen, a Snapdragon 660 AIE processor, and up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

It will have a 20MP front camera with AI features and a 12MP + 20MP dual camera combo on the back. Battery capacity is 3000mAh with Quick Charge 3.0. It will also have a USB-C port, Bluetooth 5.0, a rear fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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When it launches, the phone will be available on Mi.com. However, Xiaomi may also partner with other online retailers such as Amazon or Walmart-owned Flipkart.

We expect Xiaomi to announce launch dates for other countries soon.

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Through a global launch event today in Spain, Xiaomi has announced the arrival Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite smartphones. These are Android One editions of the Xiaomi Mi 6X and Redmi 6 Pro that were recently launched in China. Since Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are Android One phones, they do not feature MIUI 9 custom UI found on Mi 6X and Redmi 6 Pro. Xiaomi has promised to that these smartphones will be receiving Android P 9.0 at the earliest.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Specifications and Features

The Xiaomi Mi A2 features an arc-shaped aluminum unibody that has a thickness of only 7.3mm. The handset can be availed in colors like Gold, Blue and Black. It features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that of 18:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The screen is tucked under a layer 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3.

The dual camera setup of the Xiaomi Mi A2 includes 20-megapixel Sony IM376 primary sensor with f/1.75 aperture and 2-micron 4-in-1 Super Pixel for capturing brighter shots in dim light conditions. The main sensor is assisted by 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 secondary sensor with 1.25-micron pixel and f/1.75 aperture. The frontside of the smartphone is equipped with 20-megapixel AI powered selfie snapper for capturing selfie shots with bokeh effect.

The Snapdragon 660 AIE powers the Xiaomi Mi A2. It includes a 3,000mAh battery that carries support for Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging through USB-C. The other features of the smartphone include Android 8.1 Oreo OS, rear-mounted fingerprint reader, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0. It lacks a 3.5mm audio jack.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Specifications and Features

The metal bodied Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite  comes in color choices like Black, Gold and Blue. The handset is fitted a notched IPS LCD screen of 5.84 inches that produces an aspect ratio of 19:9. The screen delivers Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels.

The Mi A2 Lite has a dual camera module on its rear shell. It comprises of 12-megapixel primary sensor with 1.25-micron pixels and PDAF and 5-megapixel secondary sensor. The notch at the front features a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.

The Snapdragon 625 SoC that powers multiple Xiaomi phones is present under the hood of the Mi A2 Lite. Xiaomi claimed that it is the first entry-level phone to feature the SD625 chipset. The power-efficient SoC enhances the performance of 4,000mAh battery of the Mi A2 Lite. The company also stated that the battery can easily last for two days. The other features of the phone include Android 8.1 Oreo, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, 4G, microUSB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack.

Xiaomi Mi A2 and A2 Lite Variants and Pricing

The Xiaomi Mi A2 variants such as 32 GB storage + 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM are respectively priced at 249 euros (~$291), 279 euros (~$326) and 349 euros (~$408).

On the other side, the Mi A2 Lite comes in models like 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 4 GB. These variants are respectively priced at 179 euros (~$209) and 229 euros (~$268).

At the launch event, Xiaomi also introduced the Mi Robot Builder with 79 euros (~$92) pricing and IPX7 water-resistant Mi Toothbrush worth 29 euros (~$34).

Would you consider buying the Xiaomi Mi A2 or Mi A2 Lite smartphones? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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The Xiaomi Mi A2 is making lots of waves and causing uproars days before its launch. Recall that a detailed hands-on video of the device which was later taken down was released a month before Xiaomi even scheduled the launch event. Days ago, the smartphone has been seen in different online stores all over the world. The device was first seen in an online store in Poland, then it was later caught in Romania and just of recent, it has been listed by a Chinese and UK online stores for pre-order with awesome price tags.

On July 24 which is just a day from now, the Chinese OEM would be holding an event in Spain, and the Xiaomi Mi A2 alongside a new Mi A2 Lite variant would be launched.

Related: Xiaomi Mi A2 will come in a Lite variant with a more affordable price

Interestingly the launch date didn’t stop the online stores in placing the device up for sale and so far, the Chinese and UK store offers the best deal in terms of price tags on the device. Both stores indicated that the 4GB/64GB memory configuration is available for grabs with UK eGlobal Central attaching a price tag of £209.99 ($276) (13% down) while Banggood the Chinese online store is offering the product for as low as $229.99 with 15% off. You can check them out using the source links.

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Xiaomi will be holding a global launch event on July 24 in Spain and the company has also confirmed that it will be launching two Android One smartphones. It is very likely that the Chinese manufacturer will be announcing the Xiaomi Mi A2 and Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite smartphones. The specifications and costs of Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite have already surfaced through Swiss and Polish online retailer sites. Both the smartphones have surfaced on Romanian QuickMobile.ro and PCGarage.ro online retailer sites with full specs and pricing.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite are Android One editions of MIUI ROM based Mi 6X and Mi 6 Pro smartphones that were launched in the recent past in China. The Xiaomi Mi A2 comes in 32 GB and 64 GB storage models that respectively feature 4 GB of RAM. These variants are respectively priced at RON 1,273 (~$320) and RON 1,400 (~$352) on QuickMobile.ro. The retailer site claims it will be available in 7 days.

On the other Romanian online shopping site, these models of Mi A2 carry higher pricing of RON 1,400 (~$352) and RON 1,600 (~$402). The handset will be available on the retailer site after 12 days.

The specs of the Mi A2 include 5.99-inch IPS LCD 18:9 FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660 SoC, up to 6 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, dual 12-mgegapixel cameras, 20-megapixel and 3,010mAh battery with QC 3.0.

QuickMobile.ro is charging RON 933 (~$234) for 32 GB storage + 3 GB RAM and RON 1,130 (~$284) for 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM models of the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite. PCGarage.ro is also selling the two editions of the Mi A2 Lite with higher costs of RON 1,000 (~$251) and RON 1,200 (~$301). Both the retailer sites have the same respective availability dates for Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite.

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The Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite smartphone includes specification such as 5.84-inch IPS LCD display 19:9 FHD+ screen, Snapdragon 625, up to 4 GB of RAM, up to 64 GB of storage, 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera, 5-megapixel selfie camera and 4,000mAh battery.

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Last week, Xiaomi sent out media invites for the global launch event that the company scheduled on 24th July in Madrid, Spain. Yesterday, Xiaomi teased the launch of Mi A2 smartphone that is the successor of Mi A1.

Now, Xiaomi has confirmed that the company will be launching two Android One smartphones at Spain launch event. While the company has not revealed the name, the two smartphones in question are the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. Teasing these two devices, Xiaomi tweeted “We are giving you ALL not 1 but 2 smartphones on July 24th! Any guesses?”

Ahead of the official launch on 24th July, the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite has already been listed on AliExpress and is available for purchase at $190 for 3GB RAM model and $210 for the 4GB RAM variant.

According to the previous leaks, the Mi A2 is expected to feature a 5.99-inch full-screen display with Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It is said to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 processor and is expected to come in multiple variants based on the memory configuaration, including 4GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, and 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage.

The device also comes with a dual camera setup on the back, boasting a 12MP + 20MP sensors. On the front side, reports indicate that it will feature a 20MP snapper. The Mi A2 lacks the 3.5mm headphone jack and will be fuelled by a a 3,010mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging support.

On the other hand, the Mi A2 Lite variant is expected to have 5.84-inch noteched display and will be powered by Snapdragon 625 SoC. In terms of photography, it is said to feature 12MP + 5MP sensors on the back and a 5MP front-facing camera.

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Being a part of Android One, both device will be running on stock Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box. To know the official pricing and availability details, we’ll have to wait for the official launch of the Mi A2 models which is scheduled to launch in China on 19th July.

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Xiaomi Mi A2 will be officially announced on July 24 and it will be a variant of the Mi 6X with Android One instead of MIUI. Given the huge success achieved by the Mi A1 last year, Xiaomi is also launching a Lite variant of the device which will be offered at a more affordable price. That lite variant or the Mi A2 Lite as it is officially known has appeared on a Polish retail site.

This isn’t the first time the Mi A2 Lite has surfaced online. About a month ago, it got certified in Singapore. The model number on the certification document is nearly identical to that of a Xiaomi phone on TENAA with a notch that hadn’t launched as at then. That phone later launched as the Redmi 6 Pro. Looking at the device on the Polish store, one can see it is the same as the Redmi 6 Pro.

In terms of processing power, the Mi A2 Lite won’t be different from the Mi A1 since they both have a Snapdragon 625 processor. However, the Mi A2 Lite comes with a modern design (read full-screen display with a notch) and packs a bigger battery.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite will come with a 5.84-inch Full HD+ (2280 x 1080) screen. It will have a full metal unibody design with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage under the hood. It will also have expandable storage.

There are dual cameras on the rear – a 12MP sensor paired with a 5 MP secondary sensor. It also has a 5MP front-facing camera. Note that the standard Mi 6X has a 12MP and 20 MP dual camera setup with a f/1.8 aperture, so the Mi A2 Lite won’t be able to match the Mi A2’s camera performance.

However, the Mi A2 Lite trumps the Mi A2 in one category and that is battery capacity. The phone packs a 4000 mAh battery which is significantly more than the Mi A2’s 3,000 mAh battery. Let’s also not forget that unlike the Mi 6X (Mi A2), the Redmi 6 Pro has a 3.5mm audio jack.

The device has been listed in black only, even though the Redmi 6 Pro it is based on also comes in red, blue, rose gold, and gold. There is a chance it may launch in more colors. It carries a price tag of PLN 1049, which roughly translates into $283, a little more than the launch price of the Mi A1.

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The online store also has the Mi A2 listed. It will be available with 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM for PLN 1,299 (~$350), 4GB RAM + 64GB for PLN 1,399 (~$379), and 6GB RAM + 128GB for PLN 1,599 (~$433).

Will you be buying the Mi A2 Lite or you will go for the more expensive Mi A2? Let us know in the comment box below.

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At the end of the previous month, Xiaomi had launched the Mi Explorer program which it had confirmed that there will be a product launch by the end of July in Spain. Fresh information that has appeared on the official forum site of Xiaomi reveals that it will be holding a global launch event on July 24. it is very likely that the company may announce the Mi A2 Android One smartphone on the said date.

Xiaomi had launched the Mi 6X smartphone in April. The smartphone is exclusively available in China. Just as the China-exclusive Mi 5X was launched without MIUI skin as Mi A1 Android One in the global markets, the Mi 6X is pegged to debut as Mi A2 in regions outside of the home country.

The Mi A2 is expected to sport the exact same specs and design as the Mi 6X. However, the only major different on the Mi A2 will be that it won’t be featuring MIUI skin in order to deliver stock Android experience.

The Mi A2 is will be coming with 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with 18:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 660 chipset will be powering the smartphone. It is expected to be available with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage.

The 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup will be present on the back panel of the Mi A2. The frontside of the phone will be fitted with a 20-megapixel selfie camera. It will be receiving power from 3,010mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support. It is likely to arrive in Blue, Black and Gold color variants. The lowest configuration model of the Mi A2 is expected to be priced at ~$290 whereas the highest variant may arrive with ~$370 pricing.

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Xiaomi has informed about the upcoming global launch event through the Mi forums. The company will be allowing few of its fans to attend the July 24 event. Mi fans who wish to attend the event can enter their details between July 11 and July 18. Selected fans will have to bear their travel and accommodation expenses.

In related news, Xiaomi has also confirmed that it will be debuting the Mi Max 3 smartphone in China on July 19. Some of its key specs include 6.99-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 636, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 5,500mAh battery, 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera and 8-megapixel front camera.

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When Xiaomi launched the Mi A1 last year, the company never expected the level of interest the device would elicit. But it turned fans loved the idea of having a Mi phone running stock Android. The Mi A1 was Xiaomi’s first Android One phone. The company is expected to launch the Mi A2 any moment from now. The device is expected to have the same design and specification as the Mi A2 except that it would run Android Oreo.

A recently leaked “About phone” page coupled with its NCC listing had shown the Mi A2 is already around the corner. The “about phone” page confirms that the device will run on Android 8.1 which should be under the Android One program. A sample photo shot by the device has now been spotted online. The picture was shared by a user on the MIUI community in Spain and from the photograph’s EXIF data, it could be seen that the nice photo was indeed shot by the Xiaomi Mi A2.

Read More: Swiss Store Lists The Xiaomi Mi A2 Ahead of Release, Starts At $290

Since the device has the same configuration with the Mi 6X, it is no surprise that camera sample is of awesome quality. The device packs a 20MP + 12MP rear camera with AI capabilities while at the front is a 20MP selfie shooter. This aspect might see some changes considering the Redmi Note 5 camera configuration is different from that of India’s Redmi Note 5 Pro. However, the Mi A2 will have a 5.99-inch display, 3101mAh battery and should be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. Since this is the same SoC on the Mi A1, we might see something else onboard, perhaps the Snapdragon 710 chipset.

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With each passing day, the launch of the Xiaomi Mi A2 draws nearer. But until the device finally launches, we probably won’t stop getting leaks. The latest is a live photo of the device that shows the “About Phone” section.

The Mi A2 in the photo has white front bezels. It’s hard to tell what color the rear is, but our guess is it is the Champagne Gold variant. There is a LED flash, sensor, earpiece and front camera at the top bezel while the bottom is bare.

The image confirms this is indeed the Mi A2 as seen from the model name. it is running Android 8.1 Oreo with May 2018’s security patch installed.

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The Mi A2 will come with the same specs as the Mi 6X. It will run stock Android and have the Android One branding on its back. It will most likely be announced in India first before heading to other markets. There is a chance it may launch before the end of July and go on sale in August.

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After passing through Singapore’s Communications Authority, Xiaomi‘s upcoming mid-range smartphone Mi A2 has now passed through NCC Certification in Taiwan, hinting at the phone’s imminent launch.

While the certification doesn’t mention the name Mi A2, it lists a model number M1804D2SG which is similar to the Mi A2’s Chinese variant Mi 6X. The certification doesn’t reveal the phone’s specs but it complies with Taiwan’s carrier standards.

With the smartphone passing through various certifications, it seems that the launch of the Mi A2 is not far away. In fact, Xiaomi has started teasing a global launch event where the company is expected to launch the Mi A2 smartphone globally. However, the company has not revealed date for this launch event.

In the software department, instead of the company’s own MIUI, the Mi A2 will be running on the stock Android Oreo operating system given that it is a part of Google‘s Android One initiative. Its predecessor, Mi A1 was also a part of Android One and came with stock Android OS.

The specifications of the smartphone are expected to be same as the Mi 6X. It is expected to feature a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that supports FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor along with 4GB RAM and 32GB / 64GB internal storage. Some reports indicate that there’ll be another variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

As for the camera, the device is expected to boast a dual camera setup consisting of a 20-megapixel + 20-megapixel sensors on the backside while on the front side, there will be a 20-megapixel selfie snapper. It could be powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

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The smartphone was recently spotted on Swiss online retailing website, which suggested that the Mi A2 will be priced higher than the Redmi Note 5 Pro. According to the listing, the 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB models carried price tags of CHF 289 (~$293), CHF 329 (~$333) and CHF 369 (~$374) respectively.

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In July 2017, Xiaomi had launched the Xiaomi Mi 5X exclusively in China. The very same smartphone was introduced as Mi A1, the first Android One phone from the company. The Mi A1 Android One smartphone did not feature MIUI skin it was designed to deliver stock Android experience. The Xiaomi Mi 6X smartphone was introduced in April this year in China. Since then, the rumor mill has been speculating that the company may debut its Android One version as Mi A2 for global audience. Xiaomi has now begun teasing on its next global launch event through its Twitter and Facebook accounts. It appears that the company may debut the Xiaomi Mi A2 smartphone through the upcoming event.

Mi fans! Which country would you to go with @xiaomi for the next global event? Watch this space for more! pic.twitter.com/FwxxZzJ0Uz

— Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) June 25, 2018

The new teaser does not contain any information on the product that will be unveiled through the next product launch, but only suggests Xiaomi fans to guess on its venue. It appears that the company may release some more teasers on it the near future.

Recently, the Xiaomi Mi A2 was found listed on Digitec, a retailer site from Switzerland. The listing had revealed that the shipments of the smartphone will begin on Aug. 8. Hence, the Mi A2 is speculated to break cover through Xiaomi’s next global launch.

The MI A2 is expected to feature a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that supports FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The Snapdragon 660 SoC is present under the hood of the phone.

A 20-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup could be available on the backside of the Mi A2. It may feature a 20-megapixel selfie snapper. It is expected to house a 3,010mAh battery. The 32 GB and 64 GB storage editions of the Mi A2 is expected to feature 4 GB of RAM whereas the 128 GB variant may arrive with 6 GB of RAM. It is likely to arrive in color choices Black, Gold and Blue.

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The Xiaomi Mi A2 is expected to arrive with a costlier price tag than the Redmi Note 5 Pro. Digitec had listed the 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB models of the Mi A2 with respective price tags of CHF 289 (~$293), CHF 329 (~$333) and CHF 369 (~$374). The Swiss retailer has taken down the listings of MI A2 variants.

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The Mi A2 still doesn’t have a release date but one Swiss online store already has it listed. Digitec is Switzerland’s biggest online store and it has the unreleased Mi A2 in three different variants.

The Mi A2 is the Android One variant of the Mi 6X and will run stock Android instead of MIUI. The Mi A2 will be available in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB variants according to the retail site. It will also be available in black, blue, and gold. It appears we may not be getting the beautiful flame red variant.

The 32GB variant will sell for CHF290 (~$291) while the 64GB model is set at CHF329 (~$331). The 128GB version which will have 6GB of RAM will sell for CHF370 (~$371). Digitec says the phone will go on sale on August 8.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Removes Key Feature From Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A

The Mi A2 will have the same specs as the Mi 6X. So it will come with a 5.99-inch screen with a 2160 x 1080 resolution, a Snapdragon 660 processor, dual 12MP + 20MP rear cameras, a 20MP selfie camera, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It will also have a 3010mAh battery, a USB-C port, and Bluetooth 5.0.

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Is the Mi A2 launching soon? Probably, seeing as the device has made an appearance on Geekbench. There is nothing new about the specs but the benchmark listing further confirms the device’ existence.

The Mi A2 is expected to be an Android One version of the Mi 6X released a few months ago. So everything should be the same in terms of hardware with the only difference being stock Android instead of MIUI.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 was benchmarked on May 31 and was first spotted by Smartprix. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 660 mobile platform and has 4GB of RAM. Its benchmark scores are 1630 points and 4657 points for the single-core and multi-core tests respectively. It is also shown to have Android 8.1 Oreo installed.

We won’t be surprised if the Mi A2 gets announced this month. It has been two months since the Mi 6X was announced which is the same duration between the launch of the Mi 5X and the Mi A1.

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The Mi A2 will also have a Lite variant that will be available in Singapore. It will come with a 5.84-inch screen with a notch, dual rear cameras, and a 2.0GHz octa-core processor.

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A fresh listing of the Xiaomi phones that will be heading to the European market has surfaced through the website of Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). It reveals that the unreleased Mi Note 5 has been mentioned among other phones that may launch in Europe. Moreover, a leaked image showing the key specs and pricing to the Mi Note 5 has also appeared. Could it be launching through the upcoming May 31 Shenzhen event by Xiaomi?

Shown above is the listing of Mi Note 5 among other phones like Mi 6X, Mi MIX 2s, Black Shark gaming phone, Mi A2 and Redmi Note 5 Pro. The Xiaomi Mi A2 is also unreleased phone that is expected to debut as a successor of Mi A1 Android One phone. It is likely to rebranded version of the Mi 6X phone that was launched in China in April this year. The Mi A2 is unlikely to feature MIUI skin as it could be an Android One smartphone.

A leaked image of the promo material that has surfaced today reveals the key specifications of an upcoming Mi Note smartphone. It states that the handset houses a 5.99-inch display. Since it sports a Full Screen 2.0 design, it may feature super-slim bezels around the screen. The Snapdragon 835 SoC is present under the hood of the phone along with 6 GB of RAM. It has a native storage of 64 GB. It also features 4-axis optical image stabilization. Like the Mi Note 3, the smartphone is likely to come equipped with dual camera setup. It could be a global device as the promo image reveals it supports 43 LTE bands.

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Ideally, the company should be releasing the Mi Note 4 as a successor of Mi Note 3 phone from last year. It appears that the company will be skipping the Mi Note 4 moniker because even the EEC listing reveals Mi Note 5 name. As far as pricing is concerned, the Mi Note 5 featuring 64 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM will carry a price tag of 2,299 Yuan (~$359) in China.

Through the May 31 Shenzhen event, Xiaomi will be unleashing the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone and MIUI 10. However, recent reports have claimed that the event will be used to announce a variety of new products such as Xiaomi Mi 8 SE, Mi Band 3 fitness trackerand Surge S2. It is being speculated Mi Note 5 will also become official at the same event. However, none of the recently released official teasers suggest that it will be made official on Thursday this week.

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The Xiaomi Mi 6X will be launching tomorrow. The Chinese manufacturer has already confirmed couple of features of the phone. It has recently stated the Mi 6X will be arriving with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It has also shared some of its camera samples on Weibo and has revealed that the handset will be available in China in five color options. The rumor mill has also leaked information on its specs and features. Fresh photos of what appears to be the actual Mi 6X smartphone has appeared today.

The Xiaomi Mi 6X is expected to hit the Chinese market in colors like Cherry Pink, Red Flame, Sand Gold, Glacier Blue and Black. The official renders of the Gold model that has was shown by the company a week ago has a white front whereas the back panel sports the gold color. The same variant can be seen in the image below sitting besides the black variant.

The protective plastic layer that sits on the screen of the Mi 6X confirms that it has a 20-megapixel front-facing camera and it also includes a 20-megapixel sensor in its dual camera setup. It also reveals that AIE equipped Snapdragon 660 chipset will be powering the smartphone.

The above image that reveals the rear of the phone shows that it is a metal-bodied device.  The dual camera module with an LED flash at its center is placed at the top-left corner. The fingerprint scanner also resides on the rear. The u-shaped antenna bands can be seen on top and bottom edges of the phone.

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The entire specifications of the Xiaomi Mi 6X have been already leaked through its TENAA listing. It is expected to arrive with 5.99-inch FHD+ 18:9 display, 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup and 2,910mAh battery. The handset was recently spotted on Android.com which revealed that it will be also available in 32 GB storage option.

Leaked information that had surfaced yesterday had revealed the pricing of Xiaomi Mi 5X’s successor. It revealed that variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage would be selling in China with respective pricing of 1,799 Yuan (~$285) and 1,999 Yuan (~$317).

Xiaomi CEO has recently confirmed that the company will be also releasing Mi A2 Android One soon. It will be arriving as a successor for the Xiaomi’s first Android One phone – the Mi A1 that was introduced in September last year. The Mi A2 is likely to be the very same Mi 6X phone without the MIUI skin.

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Xiaomi had launched the Mi 6 and Mi MIX 2 flagship phones in China last year. However, among the two phones, India only received the Mi MIX 2. This year, Xiaomi has already launched the Mi MIX 2S smartphone in China. Fresh information revealed by none other than Xiaomi co-founder and CEO Lei Jun suggests that the country will not be receiving the Mi MIX 2S flagship phone. He has stated that Mi A2 is one of the forthcoming phones for India.

While speaking to reporters at the newly built headquarters at Bangalore, Jun said that “I think the Mi Mix 2 might not be the best fit for some of the target audiences in India. It uses four-sided curved ceramic body, and 18K gold coating. A lot of these things might not necessarily be suitable for the Indian market. Actually, it’s a piece of art. The Indian market will still take some time to accept this product. So with regards to whether we should work on the Mix or not, I and Manu (Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi’s Global VP and Indian Managing Director) shared different opinions. I always insist that we should not just blindly take all products to India. That might not be appropriate.”

Through Jun’s word it can be understood that the Mi MIX 2 was not received well by the Indian audience. It includes some features like the wireless charging which is not something Indian buyers will purchasing a high-end phone.

In the past too, the Xiaomi Mi 5 flagship had received poor reception in India because of which the company had reportedly decided to skip the launch of Mi 6 in the country. The company has been doing very well in India in the past two years, but it has failed to attract buyer to purchase its premium phones. Xiaomi is currently leading the Indian market mainly because of its highly popular mid-range phones.

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According to Jun, “It’s mainly due to the fact that we’ve been operating in India for a relatively short period of time. We need to do things step by step. We already have five successful lines. Our next logical focus would be between 15,000 and 20,000. Then 20,000 and 30,000. Then 30,000 and above. We’ll introduce them step by step. We believe in the next two years you’ll find us present in these three price bands.”

Jun added that, “Our team has limited bandwidth, so right now there are no plans to bring the Mi Mix 2S to India.” He also confirmed that India will be receiving an Android One phone. This could be the rumored Mi A2 phone that is pegged to replace the Mi A1, Xiaomi’s first Android One phone that was launched in September last year. As far as premium phone for the country is concerned, Xiaomi CEO believes that a flagship smartphone designed for Indian users will be available in 2019 by the same period.

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The Xiaomi Mi A1, the first Android One phone from the Chinese manufacturer is not available for buying on Mi.com and Flipkart. Hence, the rumor mill has started speculating that the company might have discontinued the Mi A1 and it could be prepping up to launch the Mi A2 as its successor phone. A Xiaomi representative has confirmed that the Mi A1 is not discontinued and the company will soon begin selling it once again. However, the spokesperson did not reveal the exact timeframe of the return of the smartphone.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 was launched in India in September 2017. It is a re-branded version of the Xiaomi Mi 5X that was exclusively made available in China in July last year. The Mi A1 runs on stock version of Android Oreo and does not feature the MIUI 9 skin that is found on the Mi 5X. It was launched with a pricing of Rs. 14,999 (~$228) in India and its price was permanently slashed to Rs. 13,999 (~$213) in December.

Xiaomi will be launching the Xiaomi Mi 6X smartphone on April 25. It is speculated that like the Mi 5X, the Mi 6X will be not available outside of China. However, the same phone running on stock version of Android could be sold in overseas market as Xiaomi Mi A2.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 and Redmi Y2 monikers was spotted in the source code of the Indian edition of Xiaomi’s website. This suggest that the company may introduce the Mi A2 few weeks after the launch of Mi 6X.

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Recent reports have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 6X will be equipped with 5.99-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 660 chipset, 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 + 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 dual camera setup and Sony IMX376 20-megapixel selfie snapper. Other specs include Android 8.1 Oreo, 2,910mAH battery and variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.

In related news, Xiaomi is also rumored to be working on a budget phone called Redmi S2 that will be featuring an 18:9 display supporting HD+ resolution, Snapdragon 625 SoC, 12-megpaixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup, 16 GB storage and 3,080mAh battery.

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Last year, the Xiaomi Mi 5X was made available in China in four colors like Black, Gold, Rose Gold and Red. The company has already confirmed that it will be debuting its successor phone – the Xiaomi Mi 6X through a launch event on April 25. A new Weibo post has been released by Xiaomi that contains high-resolution photos of the 5 color variants of the Xiaomi Mi 6X.

As it can be seen in the below images, the Xiaomi Mi 6X will be available in colors like Cherry Powder, Red Flame, Sand Gold, Glacier Blue and Black Stone. By looking at the phone, it can be guessed that it features a metal unibody design. The antenna bands can be seen at the top and bottom edges of the back panel of the Mi 6X. The rear panel has a vertical dual camera setup and a fingerprint reader while the front features a full screen design.

Recent reports have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 6X will be featuring a 5.99-inch display that will carry support for Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It is speculated to be powered by an underclocked Snapdragon 660 chipset that may deliver a processing speed of 2.0 GHz. It will come preloaded with Android 8.1 Oreo and it could feature a 2,910mAh battery.

It is speculated to arrive in the market in variants like 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. For photography, it may feature 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 + 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 dual camera setup and a front-facing Sony IMX376 20-megapixel camera. The Mi 6X is expected to launch in China with a starting price of 1,499 Yuan (~$238).

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The Xiaomi Mi 6X is speculated to launch as Xiaomi Mi A2 outside of China. The Xiaomi Mi A2 moniker was spotted in the source code of the Indian version of the Xiaomi’s official site which indicates that its arrival could be drawing near.

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After just 7 months of existence, it appears the reign of the Mi A1 has come to an end. The device which was first launched in India in September 2017 is an Android One version of the Mi 5X which sold in China.

Latest reports say Xiaomi has discontinued the Mi A1 in India. According to 91mobiles who first reported the news, it may be related to the arrival of a successor – the Mi A2.

Xiaomi partners in Delhi are reported to have said that supplies of the Mi A1 have been halted by Xiaomi and that the last billing was done months ago. The same was said by partners outside Delhi.

At the moment, the official Mi India website doesn’t have the phone in stock but you can sign up to be notified when it is available.

Just like last year, the Mi A2 will launch in China first but as the Mi 6X and with MIUI. However, since the Mi 6X is arriving earlier than its predecessor, the Mi A2 should also launch earlier in India. Xiaomi has announced it has an event on April 25 and the Mi 6X is the device expected to be unveiled.

The Xiaomi Mi A2 will have a 5.99” display with a 2160 x 1080 resolution. Have AI features on board thanks to the processor which at this point is still not confirmed but is an octa-core processor. It will also have dual rear cameras, a 20MP front-facing camera, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a 2910mAh battery. Instead of MIUI, the Mi A2 will run pure Android, most likely Android 8.1 Oreo.

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There will be more than one memory + storage configuration but it is said that the starting price will be the same as that of the Mi 5X which is ¥1499 (~$239).

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Through the official Weibo account, Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be holding a press conference on April 25 to announce a new smartphone. Rumors are rife that the Chinese manufacturer will be debuting the Xiaomi Mi 6X smartphone that has been recently certified by TENAA telecom regulatory body in China.

Xiaomi will be announcing its next smartphone at China’s Wuhan University which is the alma meter of Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun. The teaser does not directly confirm the name of the device that will be launching on April 25. Xiaomi is currently to be working on the launch of two phones, the Xiaomi Mi 6X and Xiaomi Mi 7 flagship phone. Since the latter is speculated to get announced later in this quarter, it can be assumed that the Mi 6X may get official on April 25.

According to the TENAA listing of the Mi 6X, it will be arriving with a 5.99-inch FHD+ resolution supporting display that will be delivering an aspect ratio of 18:9. It is powered by an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.2 GHz. There are conflicting rumors surrounding the chipset that will be power the Mi 6X. Some sources have claimed that it will be feature Snapdragon 626, while other rumors have stated that it could be driven by Snapdragon 630 or Snapdragon 660 SoC.

The 64 GB and 128 GB Xiaomi Mi 6X variants are expected to respectively feature 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM. It is speculated that the Mi 6X will be equipped with a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 front-facing camera whereas its backside will be fitted with 12-megapixel Sony IMX486 + 20-megapixel Sony IMX376 dual camera setup. The handset is expected to receive power a 2,910mAh battery that is likely to carry support for fast charging capabilities. It will arrive preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo that will customized with Xiaomi’s latest version of MIUI.

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A recent report had revealed that the Xiaomi Mi A2 moniker was found in the source code of Indian version of Xiaomi’s official site. Just as Xiaomi Mi 5X launched exclusively in China, but it was globally launched Mi A1 with stock version of Android, Xiaomi is also expected to release Xiaomi Mi A2 with stock Android Oreo outside of China.

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