The Xiaomi Mi A1 smartphone was unveiled in 2017 and is still enjoying top-grade software support with its Android 13 upgrade. The smartphone debuted with Android 7 back in 2017 but will now enjoy software support for Android 13.

Indeed, the MI A1 has enjoyed multiple ROM upgrades and has been kept alive by support from the custom ROM community. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. It had run previously on the Android 10-based Lineage OS 17.1. Some of the available Android 13 ROMs available in XDA Forums include Spark OS, PixelPlusUI, PixelExperience, and ArrowOS.

The Spark OS is based on AOSP and offers a wider array of customization options and features. It comes with the Pixel launcher and dialer. The PixelPlusUI is inspired by different Android skins in the market and is well-optimized. It comes with up-to-date security patches for enhanced safety. The PixelExperience has Gapps included together with wallpapers, icons, fonts, as well as launch and boot animation. It is stable and is based on AOSP. The ArrowOS is another ROM based on AOSP but is available without Gapps.

It is noted that users of the Xiaomi MI A1 who migrate to the custom ROM, may lose the advanced features of the camera app, VoLTE, FM Radio, and some other features. However, there are a few choices open to users and some of these could be perfect options. There are a few other ways to also overcome the features lost due to migrating to a customized ROM. For example, you can use Open Camera or Google Camera.

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Delivering a wide range of hot selling products to consumers in more than 200 countries and territories, LightInTheBox is touted as one of China’s most reliable online shopping center. The deals price is limited to America and Britain.

The Beijing-based international online retail company has now teamed up with Xiaomi to offer the well-received Xiaomi MI A1 and the equally popular Mi A3 smartphones for considerably lowered prices. So without wasting more time, let’s check out the details.

Xiaomi MI A1 Smartphone

Even over a couple of years after hitting the store shelves, the Xiaomi Mi A1 continues to garner popularity among smartphone lovers. Considering the phone’s undying demand, Xiaomi is now offering it for a lowered price on LightInTheBox.

The phone comes in two color options, including black and gold. The black-tinted model usually retails for $397.30 but you can now buy it for just $170.84. This is a 57 percent drop in the device’s original asking price.

Alternatively, you can go for the gold color option of the phone, which would normally set you back $389.99. Thanks to a 57 percent off, you can get your hands on this model for a lowered price of only $168.96.

The irresistible Xiaomi MI A1 smartphone offers the following features:

• 5.5 inches FHD display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor
• Adreno 506 GPU
• 4GB RAM | 64GB ROM
• 12MP back camera
• 5MP front camera
• Android 7.0 Nougat OS
• Non-removable Li-Po 3080 mAh battery

You can follow this link to check out more details about the Mi A1 smartphone and avail the discount. Note that the promo is slated to end in four days.

Xiaomi Mi A3 Smartphone

Launched in July this year, the Mi A3 has gone up for sale bearing a considerably reduced price tag. While 4GB RAM+64GB Mi A3 variant usually retails for $487.49, you can now buy it for $241.76 from LightInTheBox.

This 50 percent discount is currently available on the blue, as well as the gray color options. You can visit this link to grab the discount as the promo will come to an end in just four days.

The promotions will be valid from September 5th to September 11th and are available for America and Britain based users only. The Xiaomi Mi A3 boasts an impressive array of features that you can check out below:

• 6.01 inches Capacitive Screen, AMOLED display with 720 x 1560 pixels resolution
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor
• Adreno 610 GPU
• 48MP+8MP+2MP back camera
• 32MP front camera
• MIUI OS
• Non-removable Li-Po 4030 mAh battery

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Xiaomi took an important step towards cementing its place in the global market when it launched the Mi A1 in 2017. What made the new A-series stand out was the pure Android operating system that it had onboard. Since then, Xiaomi has gone on to launch the Mi A2 and A3, all under Google’s Android One project. It has now emerged that the Mi branded models are an important part of the Android One project. In two years after its launch, the A series has achieved outstanding results.

During the Mi A3 launch, the company shared some data on the progress of the A-series. Data by market research firm Canalys shows that the sales volume of the Mi A1 in 2017 was 2.4 times more than those of other Android One handsets. In the same light, the Mi A2 sales when it was launched in 2018 was still far ahead of other Android One phones like the Nokia 3.1, Nokia 6.2 and Motorola One series. On the whole, the company says it has sold over 10 million units of the Mi A series.

We expect the Mi A3 to equally be a successful Android One phone even though it packs a disappointing HD+ display.  Apart from delivering a native Android operating system, Googe’s Android One project also brings the latest software update and on time.

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If you’ve restlessly been waiting for Xiaomi phones prices to drop, we got good news for you. We’ll not only divulge details about top Xiaomi-branded phones that you can buy at discounted prices, but also show how you can get extra discounts during the checkout process.

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Global Version)

The global version of the recently launched Pocophone F1 smartphone would normally set you back $339.99 on both online and offline stores. If you aren’t willing to spend that kind of money on a smartphone, all you need to do is use coupon code 1111F164 to get $41 off.

In other words, you can use the aforesaid coupon to reduce your grand total to just $298.99. The coupon will be valid for the black color variant of the smartphone that comes with 6GB of RAM and offers 64GB of onboard storage. You can visit this link to avail the discount.

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Global Version)

The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 global version with 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM has gone up for sale carrying a reduced price tag of $385.99 on Banggood. This is a 29% reduction in the phone’s original asking price is $545.99.

In order to get an additional $46 off, you can use coupon code 10BGF1128C before proceeding to checkout. The coupon helps you bring your already lowered grand total further down to just $339.99.
You can choose between 3 color versions including blue, black and red. Just visit this link to take advantage of this unmissable discount before the promo comes to an end.

Xiaomi Mi 8 (Global Version)

Xiaomi is offering a noteworthy 24% discount on the global version of its well-received Mi 8 smartphone on Banggood. As a result, you can now get your hands on the 6GB RAM+128GB ROM variant of the Mi 8 smartphone at a lowered price of just $458.99.

It is worth noting that this Xiaomi-branded smartphone usually sells for $599.99. Moreover, you can reduce your grand total to just $408.50 by availing an additional $50.49 off with the help of coupon code 11BGM86G.

The discount will be limited to the blue color version of the Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone. You can head straight to this link in order to take full advantage of the discount before this promotion comes to an end.

Xiaomi Mi A2 (Global Version)

Likewise, you can receive a 27% off on the Mi A2 smartphone that comes with 4GB of RAM and offers 32GB of internal storage. Thanks to the discount, Xiaomi’s well-received Mi A2 smartphone that normally sells for $299.99 can now be yours if you’re willing to shell out just $218.99.
As if that weren’t enough, you can save a considerable amount of more money with the help of coupon code 11BGA24. You can save an extra $37.23 and bring your grand total down to just $181.76 simply by using this coupon before you click on the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ button.

This discount will be valid on both black and gold color versions of the Mi A2 smartphone. You can click here to check out the phone’s full specifications and avail the discount before the promo wraps up.

Xiaomi Mi A1

There’s a noteworthy 40% off on the Xiaomi Mi A1 smartphone’ original asking price of $299.05. This version offering 4GB of RAM and offers a hearty 64GB of onboard storage is now up for grabs at a dropped price of just $178.99 on Banggood.

You can use coupon code 11BGA1CL and receive an extra $30.43 at the time of checking out. Thanks to this additional discount, you end up paying only $148.56 for the coveted Mi A1 smartphone.
The discount will be valid for the black color version of the Xiaomi Mi A1 smartphone. You can visit this link in order to check out more details about the phone and avail this unmissable discount before the promo comes to an end.

Xiaomi Redmi S2 (Global Version)

The global version of the Redmi S2 would normally set you back $189.99, but you can now get your hands on the 3GB RAM+32GB ROM variant of the smartphone at a reduced price of just $145.99.

Furthermore, you can extend this noteworthy 23% discount by using coupon code 11BGS23CL before proceeding to checkout. With this coupon, you can get an additional $26.28 off, which means your grand total also reduces to just $119.71.
The discount will be valid for the grey and gold color versions of the smartphone. You can click here to check out the phone’s full specification and receive the discount ahead of the promo’s impending expiration.

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Xiaomi wasn’t very quick in rolling out Android Oreo update for the stock Android-running Mi A1. That may not the case with the latest Android version as a Mi A1 model running Android 9.0 Pie has been spotted on GeekBench database. 

At this moment, the Mi Mix 2s is the only Xiaomi model that has got Android 9.0 Pie update but that is with Xiaomi’s custom MIUI 10. The latest Mi A2 which was launched only recently still runs on Android 8.0 Oreo. The benchmark score of the model is slightly higher than the running score of most of the models that have passed through GeekBench. It has a single core test score of 932 points and on the multicore test, it scores 4470 points. The new OS version could have played some roll in this. The model on GeekBench has 4GB of RAM but is still powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset.

Read Also: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S getting Android 9.0 Pie update via MIUI 10

Android 9.0 Pie brings a number of features like full-screen gestures, new UI tweaked for full view display and much more. It also enables an optimized system with Adaptive battery feature which learns to save some power by learning from the user’s usage patterns. The camera will also get some optimization under Android Pie. Xiaomi is yet to release any official information about an impending update. It is likely to be a couple of months from now before a stable Android Pie ROM for the Mi A1 will roll out.

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With recent improvements in battery size and charging speed, there have been isolated cases of battery explosions sometimes with casualties. Perhaps, the most prominent till date was the Galaxy Note 7 battery explosion which led to the discontinuation of the model. Xiaomi has had its own fair share of exploding phones in and outside China but they are isolated cases. The Mi A1 has joined the list of Xiaomi models that have gone up in flame. The ill-fated model was said to have gone up in flame while the owner slept at night.

According to the complainant who claimed the incident happened to his friend, the phone was left close to the owner while he slept. The unit went up in flames but thankfully, the owner wasn’t hurt because the device was in a protective shell. The protective casing was able to cushion the effect of the explosion. The phone was also not very close to the owner, perhaps on the nightstand. 

Although the location where it happened wasn’t disclosed, it couldn’t have been in China. The Mi A1 came running pure Android when it was launched last year and so wasn’t sold in China. The device was a success globally which prompted the launch of the Mi A2 and A2 Lite a couple of months back. This is the first reported case of an explosion of the model and shouldn’t be a cause for Mi A1 users to panic.

Read Also: Leaked Xiaomi Mi A1 Android 8.1 Oreo Beta Update Now Available with May Security Patch

There are several reasons why a battery would explode, ranging from defective battery, bad charging adapter, charging pattern and others. We don’t have the details of the condition of the phone or how usage pattern of the owner. But the phone has reportedly been in use for 8 months and was left charging while he slept. From the story, this has been the routine practice. However, we can’t accurately say what caused it as only a thorough investigation can tell us that. According to the source, the incident has been reported to Xiaomi’s customer care but no response has been issued yet. It is best, though, that users use their phone in a safe manner and avoid keeping them close while sleeping. It may be appropriate to advise against leaving the phone to charge overnight. This isn’t the first incidence we have reported of a phone going up in flames while charging on the nightstand.

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If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on a Xiaomi-branded smartphone without emptying your pocket, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll not only shed light on a few unmissable discounts but also show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money on well-received smartphones from the Chinese handset manufacturer.

Xiaomi Mi A2

Launched in July 2018, the Mi A2 is one Xiaomi’s most popular smartphones. It sports a mammoth 5.99-inch touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 X 2160 pixels and is crammed with an array of other awe-inspiring features.

The 6GB RAM+128GB ROM version of the phone usually carries a $399.99 price tag, but you can now buy it at a dropped price of just $285.99 on Banggood. Moreover, you can apply coupon code BGA212812th to get an extra $16 off and bring your grand total further down to only $269.99.

Since the coupon is likely to expire soon, it is imperative for you to follow this link to use it and avail the discount before it expires.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite

The equally well-received Mi A2 Lite was made available to the public in July this year. Just like its precursor, the phone became an instant hit among Xiaomi fans. Taking its popularity into consideration, Xiaomi is currently offering a 23% off on the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM version of the smartphone, which normally sells for $259.99 on Banggood.

Thanks to the aforesaid discount, the Mi A2 Lite is currently up for grabs at a lowered price of just $199.99. In order to get an additional $20.10 off, all you need to do is to apply coupon code BGA2L4612th while checking out.

With the help of the aforesaid coupon, you can reduce your already discounted grand total to just $179.89. You can follow this link to avail this discount before the promotion ends.

Xiaomi Mi 8

Xiaomi took the wraps off the Mi 8 smartphone at an event that took place in Shenzhen, China. The phone was marketed as the long-awaited Mi 6 successor and as expected, it garnered considerable popularity among smartphone lovers.

The 6GB RAM+64GB ROM version of the Mi8 is now available at a reduced price of $419.99 on Banggood. While this is a significant 33% reduction in the phone’s retail price, you can save an extra $20 simply by using coupon code BGM86412TH at the time of checking out.

Your grand total will drop to just $399.99 after applying the above-mentioned coupon. You can visit this link if you’re interested in availing the discount and applying the coupon which will lapse shortly.

Xiaomi Mi8

Alternatively, you can go for the slightly larger 6GB RAM+128GB ROM version of the Mi8 if you’re willing to shell out just $479.99. Note that the phone usually sells for $619.99 on online stores.

In order to get an extra $50 discount, you can use coupon code BGM812812TH. This will help you reduce your grand total to just $429.99 without breaking much of a sweat. Click here to avail the discount.

Xiaomi Redmi 6

The Redmi 6 smartphone was launched in June 2018. The phone features a 5.45 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with 720 x 1440 pixels resolution and a pixel density of 295 PPI (pixels per inch).

The 4GB RAM+64GB ROM version of the phone is currently available bearing a discounted price of just $159.99, which is a noteworthy 30% reduction in the phone’s $229.99 selling price. You can use coupon code BGR66412th to save an extra $20 and reduce your grand total to just $139.99.

You can follow this link to receive the discount and before the promotion comes to an end. Note that 189 pieces were already sold out at the time of writing.

Xiaomi Redmi 6A

Touted as a budget-friendly smartphone, the 2GB RAM+32GB ROM version of the Redmi 6A normally carries a $140.10 price sticker. Much to the delight of cost-conscious buyers, the company is doling out a 22% off on the phone’s modest selling price, bringing it down to just $109.99.
On top of that, you can use coupon code BG6A3212th to get an extra $10 off. Your grand total comes down to just $99.99 after applying this coupon. To ensure you don’t miss this discount, head straight to this link without wasting time.

Xiaomi Mi A1

Powered by Snapdragon 625 Octa-core, max to 2.0 GHz, coupled with an Adreno 506 650MHz GPU, the Mi A1 smartphone offers unparalleled video watching experience. While the phone’s exceptional features justify the phone’s $299.05 steep price tag, Xiaomi is offering it at a dropped price of just $179.69 on Banggood.

You can apply coupon code 9BGA164 to get an additional $19.77 off at the time of checking out. This will bring your grand total down to $159.92. Note that the discount is valid for the 4GB RAM+64GB ROM. If you’re interested in taking advantage of this discount, just follow this link before the promo ends.

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Every year, individuals and brands alike celebrate April Fools’ Day by playing pranks or practical jokes on one another. This year is no different and we’ve scoured the web for jokes from some popular brands.

OnePlus – PeiCoin

OnePlus first released a teaser for its PeiCoin a few days ago but has now released full details. In an official forum post, OnePlus describes the PeiCoin as a digital currency that will be integrated with future OxygenOS releases.

Users will be able to mine PeiCoin individually or in groups, transfer to one another and also use it as an exchange for local currency. OnePlus even goes as far as saying it believes the currency will be adopted globally someday. A PeiCoin Wallet is said to arrive via an OTA update.

While most of the post is just balderdash, there was a key info at the end. OnePlus officially confirmed that its next phone will be called the OnePlus 6. Up until today, it has not referred to its next phone as the OnePlus 6.

Xiaomi – Mi A1 With Six Cameras

This is a lazy attempt at a joke from Xiaomi. The Chinese manufacturer has slapped four extra cameras on the much loved Xiaomi Mi A1 bringing the number of rear cameras to six. While we think their decision to choose the Mi A1 as the subject of the joke is due to its name A1 – April 1, we believe they could have come up with something better.

Not 1, 2 or even 3! Get your first look at the new #MiA1
Do you it? pic.twitter.com/A3voceYZDx

— Xiaomi #48MPforEveryone (@xiaomi) April 1, 2018

Meizu – Meizu M6s 3.5 Edition

Meizu’s head of global marketing, Ard Boudeling, must have seen Xiaomi’s April Fools’ joke and quickly came up with his own version. His April Fools’ joke is a Meizu M6s with three 3.5mm audio jacks and its called the Meizu M6s 3.5 Edition. Boring!

We're a company of rigorous research, and as it turns out, our M6s users are extremely passionate about headphone jacks.

Since the M6s launch, we've received tons of positive feedback about its audio port, while other ports received less praise.

Meet the Meizu M6s, 3.5 Edition! pic.twitter.com/YjcxpaIUNz

— Ard Boudeling (@ArdCB) April 1, 2018

Ulefone

Ulefone was straightforward with its own joke. A gif posted on their Twitter page teases their “new flagship” which has a Full View display, a Snapdragon 845 processor, and a half-screen in-display fingerprint scanner. The device is said to launch today. Let’s know how much it cost if you find it.

We have an important news fro you.

Happy April Fools' Day !
>>>https://t.co/AxVRsF3OLz #ulefone #AprilFoolsDay pic.twitter.com/YGOIGC7UBy

— ulefone Mobile (@ulefoneMobile) April 1, 2018

Razer: Project Venom v2

Razer already released its April Fools’ joke yesterday and it is pretty funny. The manufacturer which is known for its gaming hardware and smartphone decided to make something for players to keep up with its products. Therein comes Project Venom v2, a solution that boosts your gaming abilities and an improved variant of 2010’s Project Venom.

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Unlike the original that had to be used intravenously or inhaled after diffusing the solution into a green gas, Razer says you should “insert the Venom V2 into your preferred orifice”. Then proceed to configure your preferred enhancements on Razer Synapse – a hardware configuration tool for Razer products. You will be able to choose from the following enhancements:

• Trigger Finger – your left/right mouse clicking speed  and mouse reaction time increases.
• Key Storm – increases key press speeds to over 9000 APM.
• Eagle Eyes – gives you true sight by increasing your map awareness by 500% and your eye reaction time by 5000 FPS for guaranteed headshots.

Razer says there will be a Venom app for Razer phones and is also looking for beta testers for Project Venom V2. You can sign up here. You also stand the chance to win a full suite of Razer Chroma hardware when you sign up. Project Venom V2 comes in 8 different flavors.

Nokia – Nokia CityMan

Development in the mobile phone industry has seen an exponential growth in the last decade but one feature that hasn’t seen much improvement is the battery. With phones combining all the features of multiple gadgets into one, it’s no surprise battery life suffers.

HMD Global has announced its next smartphone, the Nokia CityMan with 1-year battery life. Sounds good right? As long as you are willing to forfeit all the current features of not only a smartphone but even a modern feature phone.

So proud to announce our next Nokia Original! Nokia Cityman with 1 year battery life! pic.twitter.com/BmhpnQfsjo

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) April 1, 2018

The Nokia CityMan is a dinosaur in the mobile industry. First released in 1987, the 760g phone packs a 1,000mAh battery that should be sufficient for calls and powering its monochrome display.

T-Mobile – SideKicks

We have saved the best for last. T-Mobile brought back its popular SideKick for its April Fools’ joke but this is not the SideKick you remember.

The new SideKicks is the first smartshoephone. Yes, that’s a word now. The Magenta-colored sneakers modeled after Converse sneakers is a smartphone and a shoe combined. It has a slide-out screen, retractable shoelaces that double as earphones, speakers on the left foot, a smart assistant that responds to the hotword “Hey SideKicks”, a fitness tracker, NFC, and more.

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T-Mobile really went all out on this joke and it is easily the best. If you do like the Magenta colored sneakers, you can actually order the shoes here but just know that it doesn’t have the above mentioned features.

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Even though April is still a few days away, Xiaomi Mi A1 has already received a new update which includes the security patches for the month of April. Google releases security patches for its operating system every month and, as the Mi A1 has Android One installed, its operating system is supported directly by Google. This is why the device will always receive faster updates over all other Xiaomi devices.

The new update for Xiaomi Mi A1 weighs 440 MB and, besides the April security patch, it brings several other changes. According to the changelog, there are generic improvements in performances and several bug fixes. At the moment, the Mi A1 is the only Xiaomi device with Android One and it is also one of the best smartphones in terms of quality-price ratio.

RELATED: MIUI 9.5 Global Stable ROM Is Coming To 30 Xiaomi Smartphones

It comes with a full metal unibody design and a 5.5-inch display (yes, it has bezels) showing images at a Full HD resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Under the hood, Xiaomi Mi A1 boasts an octa-core Snapdragon 625 chipset paired with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage which can be expanded via a micro SD. It also has a dual camera setup with a 12 MP resolution and a 3080 mAh battery.

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Looks like Xiaomi fans are in for a treat. The Beijing-based online retail company, LightInTheBox is currently offering considerable discounts on the original asking price of two well-received Xiaomi-branded smartphones. Let’s check out the details.

Xiaomi MI A1

The MI A1 is up for grabs for only $197.99 on LightInTheBox. This is a significant 34% reduction in the phone’s actual selling price of $299.99.

The MI A1 garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers after hitting the store shelves in September, last year. The phone sports a 5.5 inches LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.

Under the hood, it packs 4GB of RAM, 64GB of onboard storage and a powerful Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 processor. It runs on Android 7.1.2 Nougat operating system with MIUI 9 on top.

On the back, it sports 12 megapixels + 12 megapixels dual camera setup and a 5 megapixels camera with LED flash and 1080P in the front. It is backed by a built-in 3,080mAh Lithium-ion battery.

You can click here to buy the gold or black color version of the Xiaomi MI A1 4G smartphone. It’s worth noting that the promo is slated to end soon.

Xiaomi Redmi 4A

The equally-coveted Xiaomi Redmi 4A smartphone was launched in November 2016. As expected, it swept smartphone lovers off their feet straight away.

Much to the delight of budget-conscious buyers who have restlessly been waiting to get their hands on the Redmi 4A without emptying their pockets, LightInTheBox is giving a massive 58% off on the phone’s original asking price of $212.33.

You can now buy the Redmi 4A 4G smartphone by shelling out only $89.09. However, the promo will be ending soon.

The Redmi 4A sports a 5.0 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels at a pixel density of 296 PPI (pixel per inch). The phone is housed in a plastic body.

It is powered by a robust Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 processor and it runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system with MIUI 8 on top. Under the hood, it offers 2GB of RAM and 16GB ROM.

On the photography front, the Redmi 4A features a 13 megapixels camera on the back and a 5-megapixel front snapper for the selfie addicts. The hybrid dual-SIM smartphone comes with Adreno 308 GPU (graphics processing unit). You can click here to buy the Xiaomi Redmi 4A 4G smartphone without shelling out a fortune.

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The re-branded Xiaomi Mi 5X phone dubbed, Xiaomi Mi A1 garnered huge popularity among smartphone lovers after hitting the store shelves in September 2017. LightInTheBox is currently selling the Android-powered 4G smartphone at a discounted. Here are the details.

The international online retail company, LightInTheBox is offering a considerable 27% off on the original $299.99 selling price of the Xiaomi MI A1. As a result, you can now get your hands on the well-received smartphone by shelling out only $219.99.

The discount is valid for both gold and black color versions of the phone. Let’s check out what the handset has to offer in terms of specification.

The Mi A1 smartphone sports a 5.5 inches display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels at a pixel density of 403 PPI (pixels per inch). There’s Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top for added protection.

The phone runs MIUI 9 based on Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) operating system and is powered by Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 processor. Moreover, it offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage, which can further be expanded up to 128 GB.

On the photography front, the Mi A1 sports a 12 MP+12 MP dual camera setup at the back and a 5MP front camera for selfies and video chatting. You can check out the full specification and take advantage of the promo simply by heading straight to this link.

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At the end of 2017, Xiaomi had rolled out the Android 8.0 Oreo update for its first Android One smartphone – the Xiaomi Mi A1. However, the Oreo update contained a lot of bugs and it also resulted in fingerprint sensor lag and battery draining issue. Hence, the Chinese manufacturer had to suspend the first Oreo update. The Mi A1 users were treated with a second Oreo update, but it could not resolve fingerprint scanner lag and severe battery drainage problem. Hence, Xiaomi had to suspend the second Oreo update for Mi A1. The company has now confirmed that it is working on a patch to fix these issues.

Users have been complaining on the official Xiaomi support forums and other platforms like XDA and Reddit that there is a short delay of around one second when tying to unlock the phone after installing the Oreo update. Some of the Mi A1 users have also complained that the battery draining issue is so bad that they end up charging the phone twice a day with less usage.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi A1’s Android Nougat Kernel Source Code is Now Available

Apart from the two main issues, Android Oreo update has also resulted in other problems like connectivity issue, random reboots and more. The fingerprint reader lag issue may not sound like a major issue, but when coupled with other bugs and severe battery drainage, these problems may be quite frustrating for Mi A1 users. As it can be seen in the above screenshots, the Chinese manufacturer is working on a fix for the battery issue and it will be addressing the fingerprint sensor lag problem to the concerned team to resolve the issue soon.

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Xiaomi has always been quite slow when it comes to releasing kernel sources. During the launch of the Mi MIX 2 flagship phone in India in October 2017, the company had stated that it would be releasing quality kernel sources within three months after the launch of a device. When Xiaomi had launched the Mi A1 as its first Android One device, it was also expected to release its kernel sources soon. However, the Chinese manufacturer has now managed to release the kernel sources four months after its launch.

Even though Xiaomi has released Android Oreo update for the Mi A1, it’s a bit disappointing to know that the company has pushed out the kernel sources for Android Nougat. It is a known fact that Linus kernel’s GPLv2 license requires companies that manufacture Android phones to publish kernel without delay. However, it has taken nearly five months for Xiaomi to release kernel source code of Mi A1.

Having early access to the source code allow Android developers to build custom software builds for the phone. Since the source code has been pushed out with such a delay for the Mi A1, it may not get the attention from developers as it would have received if it was released few weeks after the launch.

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There is no confirmation on why Xiaomi released the source code for M1 A1 on this Tuesday. It could be because certain publications like XDA Developers, Ars Technica and Android Police demanded for it. There is a possibility that its release could be according to Xiaomi’s roadmap. The following link can be visited to download the kernel source from GitHub.

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Since the last month, the rumor mill has been gradually leaking information on the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 6X smartphone. Rumors have revealed that it would arriving with an 18:9 aspect ratio display and a vertically stacked dual rear cameras like the iPhone X. Fresh photos showing the front and rear sides of the of the alleged Xiaomi Mi 6X have appeared. The new images seem to confirm the features that have surfaced through the recent leaks.

It appears that the below images could belong to a prototype of Mi 6X. Compared to the Xiaomi Mi 5X, the Mi 6X seems to be sporting slimmer bezels at the top and bottom. This indicates that the elongated display of the phone may carry support for 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is likely to feature 5.7-inch or 5.9-inch display that will support Full HD+ resolution.

The other image showing the rear side of the phone suggests that it will be coming with metal unibody design with matte finish. The back panel houses the fingerprint and at the left corner is the vertically arranged dual camera setup with the LED flash placed between the two snappers.

A leaked photo of a case for Mi 6X has revealed that the bottom side of the phone will be housing features like external speaker, USB-C port and 3.5mm audio jack. The top edge of the phone may feature an IR blast. The right edge of the phone features volume buttons and Power key.

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A recent report has claimed that it could be powered by Xiaomi’s upcoming Surge S2 chipset that is expected to get unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in the next month. It is also speculated that the Xiaomi Mi 6X will be sold outside of China as Xiaomi Mi A2.

What’s your opinion on the above images? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Xiaomi is yet to launch its smartphones officially in the U.S. However, its smartphones are available in the country through third retailers. The Mi A1 is the newest Xiaomi phone that has arrived in the U.S. It is available for purchase through an eBay retailer.

On eBay, a retailer with a positive feedback rating of 99.3 percent is selling the factory unlocked edition of the Xiaomi Mi A1 with a pricing of $224.99. The smartphone is available in limited quantities. At the time of writing this post, only the Gold color variant was available for buying.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 is the first Android One smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer. Hence, it is running on the stock edition of Android OS. It was launched with Android Nougat in September 2017. The Android 8.0 Oreo has been already rolled out for the smartphone. The very same smartphone was launched in China as Mi 5X.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi 6X Render Suggesting 18:9 Display, Vertical Dual Camera Has Appeared

Xiaomi Mi A1 includes a 5.5-inch Full HD display that is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. The Snapdragon 625, 4 GB of RAM and 3,080 mAh battery powers the smartphone. It comes with 64 GB of storage and a microSD card slot. It has a dual camera setup that includes a pair of 12-megapixel snappers and a 5-megapixel selfie camera.  The only difference between the two phones is that the Mi A1 does not feature MIUI 9 that is found on the Mi 5X.

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Xiaomi Mi 5X that was launched in July last year had received good reception in China. Few months later, it was launched as Xiaomi Mi A1 Android One in global markets. Recent leaks have suggested that the Chinese manufacturer is working on Xiaomi Mi 6X. A recent report had revealed the rear panel of the smartphone and now another leaked render showing the TPU soft case of the Mi 6X has also surfaced to reveal its front and rear design.

The below image corresponds with the previous leaks that claim that the Mi 6X will be arriving with vertically arranged dual camera setup like the Apple iPhone X. An LED flash is slotted between the two sensors. The back panel of the phone also features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The cutouts present on the bottom portion of the TPU soft case for the alleged Mi 6X phone seems to be featuring an external speaker grill, a USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack on the bottom side of the phone. The IR blaster could be placed on the top edge of the phone. The buttons for controlling volume and Power key appear to be fitted on the right side.

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The image showing the front side suggests that the Mi 6X will be sporting a full screen design. It indicates that it be supporting an aspect ratio of 18:9. There is a possibility that the Mi 6X may house a 5.7-inch or 5.9-inch FHD+ resolution supporting screen. However, there are no details available on the specifications of the smartphone. Since the Mi 5X was launched in July 2017, it is speculated that the Mi 6X may get a mid-2018 launch.

Do you think that the Xiaomi Mi 6X will be coming with a full screen design? Let us know your views by posting your comments below.

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The well-received Xiaomi Mi A1 sports a 5.5-inch multi-point capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1920 X 1080. Housed in an ultra-thin full metal body, this dual-SIM device is equipped with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8-Core CPU.

The Mi A1 offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. On the photography front, it sports a 12MP camera on the back and a 5MP front shooter. The Mi A1 packs Adreno 506 650MHz graphics processing unit, under the hood.

Although the Mi A1 is rife with a myriad notable specs and features, it still bears an economical price tag of $261.79. The global version of the much sought-after phablet is available in three color options including gold, rose golden and black on Cafago.

Buyers can apply coupon code ‘JPZ146’ at the time of checking out and save $47.84. In other words, you just need to pay $213.95 in order to get your hands on Xiaomi Mi A1 phablet. Click here to take advantage of the discount before it comes to an end.

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LightInTheBox is currently offering massive discounts on a couple of Xiaomi-branded smartphones as part of its super deal promo. Let’s take a gander at the concessionary price the Beijing-based online retail company has to offer and check out more details about the two handsets.

Xiaomi Redmi 4A

LightInTheBox is selling the well-received Xiaomi Redmi 4A at a heavily-discounted price of $85.49. This is a considerable reduction in the phone’s original selling price of $201.71.

You can choose from three color options including blushing pink, gold and gray. While blushing pink and gold color versions are up for grabs bearing $85.49 price tags, you need to shell out an additional $1.9 to buy the gray color version of the Redmi 4A smartphone, which hikes its price up to $87.39.

In terms of specification, The Redmi 4A comes with a 5-inch display with a screen resolution of 1280×720 pixels. Under the hood, it packs Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of ROM.

On the photography front, the Redmi 4A offers a 5MP front shooter for selfies and a 13MP rear-mounted camera. The 4G smartphone is backed by a robust 3120mAh battery.

Click here to buy Xiaomi Redmi 4A smartphone and take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end.

Xiaomi Mi A1

Alternatively, you can choose from golden or black color versions of Xiaomi Mi A1 smartphone, which comes with 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal memory, by shelling out just $180.67. This is a hefty 37% reduction in the handset’s original asking price of $286.78.

While the golden-tinted Mi A1 is currently up for grabs on LightInTheBox for only $179.04, the black version carries a slightly higher price — $180.67, to be precise — since you pay an additional $1.63 for this version of the smartphone.

The Mi A1 sports a 5.5-inch display with a screen resolution of 1920X1080 pixels at 403PPI (Pixels Per Inch). It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, which is paired with Adreno 506 GPU.

You can head straight to this link and buy Xiaomi Mi A1 before the promo ends. It’s worth noting that only 92 pieces were remaining at the time of writing.

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At the end of December 2017, the Android 8.0 Oreo update was rolled out for Xiaomi Mi A1 Android One smartphone that was launched in September last year. However, the rollout of the update has now been stopped as several users have complained about various bugs that have marred the performance of the phone. A screenshot showing a Xiaomi rep confirming that the company has temporarily halted the Oreo update for M1 A1 has also surfaced.

Users who have updated to Android Oreo on M1 A1 have primarily complained about poor battery performance. Reports suggest that the battery drain issue that has surfaced after Oreo update is associated with the Bluetooth function of the phone. Some users have complained that ambient display notifications are not working while others have said they are facing problems in receiving a call if the display is turned off.

The Android 8.0 Oreo update for Xiaomi Mi A1 that was released on Dec. 31, 2017 weighs 1,104.1MB. The update brought new features like notification dots, notification channels, Picture-in-Picture mode Autofill Framework, Smart text selection, new emojis and more.

Read More: Android Oreo Update On Xiaomi Mi A1 Brings Support For Fast Charging

As of this writing, there is no confirmation on when Xiaomi will be resuming the Android Oreo update for Mi A1. Before rolling out the final Oreo update, its beta version was released so that bugs could be ironed out. It appears that in a bid to quickly release the Oreo update for M1 A1, the company failed to kill all the bugs.

Google and Xiaomi had teamed up to launch the Xiaomi Mi A1 as the first Android One phone from the Chinese manufacturer. The Xiaomi Mi A1 is essentially the Mi 5X smartphone that was launched in China in July last year. The only difference between the two phones is that the Mi 5X has a layer of MIUI 9 on Android Nougat OS whereas the Mi A1 is running stock version of Android and it does not feature the MIUI skin.

Have you encountered any batter drain issue or any other problem after installing the Android 8.0 Oreo update on Mi A1? Share us your experience by adding your comments below.

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Xiaomi launched Mi A1 smartphone earlier this year, reviving Google’s Android One program. The smartphone has been well-received by the users and is currently one of the best device available for purchase in its price range.

During the launch, the company had promised to roll out the Android Oreo update for the device soon. After seeking beta testers for the update, Xiaomi started rolling out the Android Oreo update for the Mi A1 to select users.

While the update introduces several new features on the device such as picture-in-picture mode, Autofill API, smart text selection, notification dots, etc., there is an addition of one feature that no one expected — fast charging.

Mostly all of the Xiaomi’s device lacks support for the Qualcomm’s Quick Charge technology even though the hardware is capable enough for such feature. This is because Xiaomi did not pay the license fees to Qualcomm to use the Quick Charge technology. But that is about to change now, at least for the Mi A1.

According to the folks at TelecomTalk, who have tested the Android 8.0 Oreo update on the Mi A1, the update brings the support for fast charging feature to the phone. In their testing, they found that the phone now takes just 92 minutes to get fully charged, which used to take about two hours before installing the update.

However, it should be noted that this was tested using OnePlus’ Dash Charger and not the Xiaomi’s charger which comes bundled with the phone. Also, we have not yet tried this feature. We are not sure if the bundled charger supports the quick charge feature or not. In case it doesn’t, you’ll have to buy a new charger.

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The Xiaomi Mi A1 was launched in India a couple of months ago for a price of Rs. 14,999. However, the company recently announced a price cut of Rs. 1,000 on the device, bringing the effective price of the phone to Rs. 13,999. Apart from the price cut, the China-based smartphone manufacturer also launched a limited edition Red colour model last week.

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After launching the Mi A1 Special Red Edition smartphone in Indonesia, the company has now launched the same phone in the Indian market as well. With the launch of this Mi A1 Special Edition Red model, the phone is now available in four colour options in India — Red, Black, Gold and Rose Gold.

In India, the Mi A1 Special Edition Red will be available in limited quantities and will be available for purchase from 20th December through online retailer Flipkart and the company’s own store — Mi.com. It has been priced at Rs. 13,999 (approximately $218), same as the standard model. However, the phone will be available for Rs. 12,999 during Xiaomi’s No. 1 Fan promotional sales event on 20th and 21st December.

Apart from the colour of the phone, there is no change in the internals of the smartphone. It comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display with screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and pixel density of 401 pixels per inch. There is also a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass on top for protection from minor scratches.

The phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, which is coupled with 4GB of RAM. It comes with 64GB of onboard storage, which is further expandable upto 128GB through microSD card.

As of the cameras, the smartphone comes with a dual camera setup at back, featuring two 12-megapixel sensors — one featuring a wide-angle lens with a 1.25-micron pixel sensor and f/2.2 aperture, while the other one sporting a telephoto lens, with f/2.6 aperture. The camera is capable of delivering 2x optical zoom. There is also a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with a real-time beautification mode.

Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS/ A-GPS and USB Type-C port. The smartphone is fuelled by a 3,080mAh battery. Given that it is a part of Android One program, the phone runs on stock version of Android 7.1 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box. The device is slated to receive the latest Android 8.0 Oreo update soon.

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Xiaomi Mi A1 was initially launched in India in September this year, with a price tag of Rs. 14,999. However, the phone recently received a price cut of Rs. 1,000, bringing down the effective cost of the device to Rs. 13,999.

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Finally, Xiaomi has released a phone dedicated to the international public with a stock Android version: the Mi A1. It is a midrange device, and seeing that it is a “Global” device, we think it is time to compare it with the latest international midrange phone by the most famous Chinese company in the world (at least in terms of sales): Honor 7X by Huawei. These are two devices, which can essentially replace costly flagships, offering great performance and camera quality at an affordable price tag. So, let’s see if its easy to pick one in the Honor 7X vs Xiaomi Mi A1 comparison.

Honor 7X vs Xiaomi Mi A1

The display can be defined as the main difference between these devices: on the first, we’ve got a 5.93-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution, while Xiaomi Mi A1 has a classic 5.5-inch panel with a Full HD resolution. Thanks to the 18:9 aspect ratio, Honor 7X has compact dimensions if we compare them with the display housed in the front panel, and it also has more pixels. In terms of performance, the Xiaomi Mi A1 should be better with ipower-efficientent Snapdragon 625 SoC and its 4 GB of RAM, which is the only configuration available. Note that Xiaomi Mi A1 has Android One installed, a very fast and bloatware-free operating system which will be supported directly by Google. Honor 7X will probably have more difficulties with its EMUI, and it will not receive as many updates as its opponent.

An aspect for which Honor 7X may result better is the battery life, as it offers a bigger battery with a capacity of 3340 mAh. But we still can not say it for sure, at least until there is a solid battery test. The camera should be better on Xiaomi Mi A1 as it is the main focus of the phone and it offers two 12 MP sensors with 2x optical zoom (that can deliver a high detail). It is not a flagship-level camera and it is far from the ones we saw on the Xiaomi Mi6 and Mi Note 3, but it pretty decent for its price range. Note that the selfie camera should be way better on the Honor 7X with its 13 MP resolution. Thanks to online street prices, actually it is not hard to find the Xiaomi Mi A1 at a price of just 170-180 euros (200-210 dollars), while Honor 7X can be purchased for 199 dollars in the USA in its base variant with just 3 GB of RAM, and for 299 euros in Europe. Even though it is not a borderless handset, I would pick Xiaomi Mi A1 for its software, its nice camera, and its affordable price

PRO and CONS: Honor 7X vs Xiaomi Mi A1

Honor 7X

PRO

• Borderless display
• Big battery
• Beautiful design
• Great selfie camera

CONS

• Less affordable price than its opponent

Xiaomi Mi A1

PRO

• Very nice dual camera
• Good hardware side
• Android One
• Aggressive price

CONS

• Bezels

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China-based smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi recently joined hands with Google to launch the company’s first Android One smartphone — Xiaomi Mi A1.

Now, after around a couple of months of launching Mi A1, the company has now announce a new special edition of the phone in Red colour.

The phone has been currently launched in Indonesia and seems to be exclusive for the Indonesian market as of now. There is no information if this new special edition will make its way to other markets or not.

Interestingly, the company recently launched Red edition of the Mi 5X smartphone. For those who are unaware, the Mi A1 is the rebranded model of Mi 5X for the global markets.

According to the official poster of this Mi A1 special edition, the phone comes with a pure red back cover and sides while the front bezels of the device remains black. With the launch of this new edition, the smartphone will now be available in four colour options — Black, Gold, Rose Gold and Red.

There is no change in the internals of the smartphone. It comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display with screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and pixel density of 401 pixels per inch. It has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass on top for protection from minor scratches.

Under the hood, it is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM. It comes with 64GB of inbuilt storage, which is further expandable upto 128GB through microSD card. However, the phone has a Hybrid SIM card slot, so you can either use microSD card or secondary SIM card.

For the photography capabilities, the smartphone features a dual camera setup at rear, with two 12-megapixel sensors — one featuring a wide-angle lens with a 1.25-micron pixel sensor and f/2.2 aperture, while the other one sporting a telephoto lens, with f/2.6 aperture, and capable of delivering 2x optical zoom. There is also a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with a real-time beautification mode.

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Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS/ A-GPS and USB Type-C port. The smartphone is fuelled by a 3,080mAh battery. The phone runs on stock version of Android 7.1 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box and will soon get Android Oreo update.

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Xiaomi Mi A1, the Android One smartphone that was launched in India a few months ago for a price of Rs. 14,999, has now received a permanent price-cut of Rs. 1,000.

After this price cut, the smartphone is now retailing at a price of Rs. 13,999 in India through Flipkart as well as the company’s own online store. A few days ago, during the ‘Big Shopping Days’ sale of online retailer Flipkart, the Mi A1 was available at a price of Rs. 12,999 only.

The Mi A1 is a rebranded version of Mi 5X that was launched in China. The major difference between both devices is the Mi A1 is an Android One smartphone and thus comes without the company’s own MIUI.

The smartphone features a 5.5-inch Full HD display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass on top. Under the hood, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage version. It also comes with a microSD card slot, allowing users to further expand the storage capacity.

There is a dual camera setup at the back of the phone, featuring two camera sensors of 12-megapixel. One of the lenses is a telephoto lens while the other one is a wide-angle lens. It also comes with 2X optical zoom. On the front, the phone packs a 5-megapixel camera with a real-time beautification mode.

While the smartphone runs Android Nougat operating system out-of-the-box, it is slated to get the latest Android 8.0 Oreo update soon. In fact, the company has already started looking for beta testers for the Android Oreo update. Google has also promised updates for Android P version as well.

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Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C port, and 3.5mm headphone jack. It comes with a 10V smart power amplifier, DHS Audio Calibration Algorithm, and support for high impedance headphones. The phone is fueled by a 3,080 mAh battery.

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Xiaomi Mi A1 — the company’s first Android One smartphone, made its debut in India a couple of months ago. The smartphone was available in India in two color options — Black and Gold. But now, keeping the promise made during the launch of the Mi A1 in India, Xiaomi has introduced third color options — Rose Gold.

The Rose Gold color variant of the Mi A1 smartphone is now available for purchase in India, exclusively through Mi.com and Flipkart. Later, the smartphone will also be made available through Mi Home stores, Mi Preferred Partner stores, and retail partner stores. The Rose Gold color model is also price at Rs. 14,999.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display with screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass on top for protection from minor scratches. Under the hood, it is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM.

It comes with 64GB of inbuilt storage, which is further expandable upto 128GB through microSD card. However, the phone has a Hybrid SIM card slot, so you can either use microSD card or secondary SIM card.

As of the camera, the smartphone features a dual camera setup at rear, with two 12-megapixel sensors — one featuring a wide-angle lens with a 1.25-micron pixel sensor and f/2.2 aperture, while the other one sporting a telephoto lens, with f/2.6 aperture, and capable of delivering 2x optical zoom. There is also a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with a real-time beautification mode.

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Connectivity options on the device include 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS/ A-GPS and USB Type-C port. The smartphone is fuelled by a 3,080mAh battery.

For Mi A1, Xiaomi dropped its own MIUI for the first time as the smartphone runs on stock version of Android 7.1 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box. The company has promised to roll out the latest Android 8.0 Oreo soon.

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Xiaomi Mi A1 is the most popular budget phone from Xiaomi so far, it has mid-level specs and original Android OS.  The Mi A1 features a 5.5″ 1080p display and a Snapdragon 625 octa-core SoC along with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, and a 3080mAh battery. In addition, it is equipped with a dual rear camera system comprised of two 12MP Sony IMX323 sensors and a front-facing camera with a 5MP sensor. It also has a fingerprint sensor in the back and comes with Google’s Android 7.1.2 operating system which will soon be updated to Android Oreo.

• Xaiomi Mi A1 Main Features:
• Display: 5.5 inch, 1920 x 1080 Pixel LTPS FHD screen, 450nit brightness, 403 PPI
• CPU: Snapdragon 625 2.0GHz Octa Core
• System: Android One
• RAM + ROM: 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM
• Camera: 5.0MP front camera + 12.0MP + 12.0MP back cameras
• Sensor: Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Infrared Radiation, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor
• SIM Card: dual SIM dual standby. Nano SIM + Nano SIM
• Feature: GPSA / GPS / GLONASS / BEIDOU
• Bluetooth: 4.2
• Network:
  2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
  3G: Band B1/B2/B5/B8
  4G: FDD-LTE B1/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20 TDD-LTE B38/B40

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Xiaomi Mi A1 and Android One Moto X4 are the new and powerful Android One smartphones that were unveiled in the recent past. Fresh information shared by reliable tipster Roland Quandt reveals that HTC will soon announce the HTC U11 Life as its first Android One phone. He claims that the smartphone will be unveiled alongside the HTC U11 Plus flagship phone on Nov. 2.

Citing unnamed source, Quandt has revealed the entire specifications of the HTC U11 Life. He claims that it will be featuring a 5.2-inch Full HD resolution supporting display. The screen will be shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass. The bottom bezel of the phone will have a fingerprint sensor embedded Home button that will be placed between the two capacitive buttons.

Like the Android One Moto X4, the HTC U11 Life will be fueled by the Snapdragon 630 chipset. The SoC will be accompanied by 3 GB of RAM. It will be coming with an inbuilt storage of 32 GB and is also expected to feature a microSD card slot. It will include a 2,600mAh battery that will be able to last an entire day thanks to the power-efficient 14nm Snapdragon 630 chipset.

Read More: HTC U11 Plus Specifications Have Reportedly Appeared on GFXBench and Geekbench

The 16-megapixel rear camera of the U11 Life will carry HDR support and it will also have the ability to record in RAW format. It will be featuring a selfie camera of 16-megapixel. The front and rear cameras will both carry support for 4K video shooting. It is expected to feature powerful microphones like the HTC U11 as it is pegged to carry support for high-resolution audio recording.

The Mi A1 and Moto X4 Android One phones are loaded with Android Nougat OS and they are yet to receive Android Oreo update. However, the tipster predicts that the upcoming HTC U11 Life will be the first Android One phone to arrive with Android 8.0 Oreo preinstalled.

Quandt adds that the HTC U11 Life Android One phone will be lacking a 3.5mm audio jack. The device will be shipping with a USonic headphones that can be connected to the USB-C port of the phone. Other features of the smartphone include NFC and Bluetooth 5.0. Like the HTC U11 and the upcoming U11 Plus, the U11 Life phone is also expected to feature squeezable frame for Edge Sense.

As far as pricing is concerned, he claims that the Android One HTC U11 Life will be selling in Germany with a price tag of 400 euros (~$472). The smartphone will have an IP67 certified chassis and it will be available in color choices like Ice White and Blue Sapphire.

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Xiaomi unveiled its first Android One phone, the Mi A1 last week. The phone which is actually the Mi 5X but with Pure Android instead of MIUI 9 went on sale yesterday in India.

Xiaomi had announced during the launch that the Mi A1 will be available in a total of 37 countries. However, it has not disccosed when these other countries will get it.

While some may say one can simply just order the Mi 5X and flash the Mi A1 Android One port on it, you may need to confirm it has the bands you need. The Mi 5X doesn’t support LTE Band 20 neither does the Mi A1 sold in India. On the other hand, the Mi A1 that is listed on the Vietnam site has support for Band 20. If this band is important to you, then it is best you wait till the phone is available in your country.

As at the time of writing, the Mi A1 seems to be out of stock on the Mi site. The next sale is stated to be at 12:00 noon on September 19. That is the same time and date Flipkart will also have it on sale. They both have it priced at INR 14,999 but Flipkart doesn’t have the rose gold variant listed.

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The Mi A1 has a 5.5-inch FHD display, 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage. It is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor and packs the same 12MP dual rear cameras as the Mi 6. There is a 3080mAh battery under the metal body, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a USB Type-C port.

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The Xiaomi Mi A1 was unveiled yesterday as a product that was born with the collaboration of Google and Xiaomi. The Chinese firm had introduced the budget-friendly Xiaomi Mi 5X with stellar dual rear cameras in July. During a launch event that happened yesterday in India, Xiaomi unveiled the same smartphone as Xiaomi Mi A1. It is an Android One smartphone that carries the same specs as Mi 5X, but delivers a stock Android experience. A new video of the Mi A1 has been released to advertise its features.

The above video takes users inside a hall that appears like a museum. The Xiaomi Mi A1 can be seen kept inside for exhibition. Then, different features of the smartphone such as its premium design and amazing dual rear cameras are introduced. The video intends to show that the Mi A1 will deliver pure Android experience as shows the various folders placed on the Homescreen.

Above the usual apps for phone, messages, Gmail, Chrome browser and camera, there is a line features a folder containing apps from Google and there is another folder that contains apps from Xiaomi such as Mi Store, Mi Community and Mi Remote. This shows that the Mi A1 that runs on Android 7.1 Nougat contains some Xiaomi MIUI apps including the MIUI camera app. At the end of the video, the three color variants of the smartphone such as Black, Rose Gold and Gold can be seen.

OPPO and Vivo smartphones are achieving impressive offline sales and they are mainly advertised as camera phones. The Xiaomi Mi A1 will be available go on sale in India on Sept. 12 on Mi.com and Flipkart. It will be also available through the different Mi Home stores across the country. Xiaomi has also partnered with several offline retailers such as Univercell, Croma, Poorvika and more. It will be available with a price tag of Rs. 14,999 (~$235).

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The Xiaomi Mi A1 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display that produces full HD resolution. It is powered by Snapdragon 625 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The native storage of the smartphone is 64 GB. It also features a microSD card. As it is an Android One phone, there is no MIUI skin for the Android 7.1 Nougat OS. It has a 3,080mAh battery with fast charging support. It has a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. The USP of the Mi A1 is the dual rear camera system that includes a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom.

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The Xiaomi Mi A1 is an Android One smartphone that is created by Xiaomi and powered by Google. In the previous month, Xiaomi had released the Xiaomi Mi 5X smartphone in China. The Mi A1 is essentially the same phone that comes with same specs but delivers pure Android experience.

Xiaomi M1 A1 Design and Display

Featuring a full metallic body and appearance that is very similar to the Xiaomi Mi 5X, the Xiaomi Mi A1 comes in three colors like Black, Rose Gold and Gold. The rear side of the phone features a dual camera setup and a fingerprint reader. The Black variant of the Mi A1 comes with anti-fingerprint coating. It measures 155.4 x 75.8 x 7.3mm and weighs 165 grams.

The Mi A1 has a 5.5-inch full HD screen that produces a resolution of 1,920 x 1080 pixels. Its screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. It may be fitted with Gorilla Glass 3 that is available on the Mi 5X.

Xiaomi Mi A1 Flagship Dual Cameras

The Xiaomi Mi A1 produces picture perfect shots using the so-called “flagship dual camera” that includes a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens for panoramic shots and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens for portrait shots that is equipped with 2x optical zoom (10x digital zoom). It can shoot bright images even in dim light conditions because of the large 1.25micron pixels. The dual camera sensors work together to deliver DSLR-like photo shooting experience. Xiaomi claims that the photo shooting prowess of the dual rear cameras of the Mi A1 is similar to that of iPhone 7 Plus.

The Mi A1 features a 5-megapixel front camera. At the launch event of Xiaomi Mi A1, the company showcased several images to show how better the photo shooting experience on Xiaomi Mi A1 is compared to flagship phones like iPhone 7 Plus and OnePlus 5. The Xiaomi Mi A1 can shoot bokeh effect images with clear defined edges better than iPhone 7 Plus and OP5 as it can be seen in the below image.

Xiaomi Mi 1 A1 Performance

Like the Xiaomi Mi 5X, the Mi A1 is also driven by the power efficient Snapdragon 625 chipset. It features 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of native storage and a microSD card slot. It also features a USB-C port that can be used for fast charging the 3,080mAh battery of the smartphone.

A single pyrolytic graphite sheet that are used on various smartphone can help in diffusing and radiating heat quickly. The presence of dual pyrolytic graphite sheet presence inside the Mi A1 can reduce heat by 2 degrees. The Mi A1 also promises impressive audio performance through its 10v smart power amplifier that amplifies sound when the phone is in speaker mode and also when listening to music through headphones. The Mi A1 also features a 3.5mm audio jack.

Xiaomi Mi A1 Android One Experience

Since it is an Android One smartphone, the Mi A1 does not feature Xiaomi’s MIUI proprietary skin because of which its users can benefit from stock Android experience of 7.1 Nougat. However, for photo shooting, the Mi A1 features the feature-rich MIUI camera app that brings features like Beautify 3.0 and smart beautify. Mi A1 users can expect regular Android updates and take advantage of the unlimited storage on Google Photos. It also includes some other Xiaomi MIUI apps such as Mi Store and Mi Remote app.

Xiaomi Mi A1 Price and Availability

The Xiaomi Mi A1 will be not only coming to India but also to various regions that are mentioned below.

In India, the smartphone would be available from Sept. 12 exclusively through Mi.com and Flipkart with a price tag of Rs. 14,999 (~$234). It will be also available for buying offline through Mi Home stores and various offline retailers from the same date. Airtel is giving away up to 200 GB of 4G network data for the buyers of Mi A1 in India.

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For over a week now, Xiaomi has been teasing a new flagship device scheduled to launch on September 5. The only hint provided is that it will have dual rear cameras. Our guess is that the device is the Mi A1, an Android One phone made in partnership with Google.

Xiaomi India hinted a few days ago that the device scheduled to launch tomorrow will be sold exclusively on Flipkart. The online store already has the teaser for the launch on its front page. Someone decided to check the source code for the page and found “Mi A1” appearing twice, thereby confirming the name. And as a previous leak has disclosed, the Mi A1 is actually the dual camera Mi 5X.

Although Xiaomi’s focus has been on the dual rear cameras on the phone, people are more excited at the news that it will run pure Android, similar to what you will find on Pixel and Nexus devices.

A Geekbench listing revealed that the Mi A1 runs Android 7.1.2 but since it is an Android One device, an update to Android 8.0 Oreo shouldn’t be too far off.

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Other specs revealed by Geekbench includes a Snapdragon 625 processor and 4GB of RAM. So we should expect the rest of the specs to be the same as that of the Mi 5X. That means a 5.5-inch full HD display, 64GB of storage, dual 12MP rear cameras and a 5MP front facing camera. It should also have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual SIM, and a 3080mAh battery.

Flipkart says the Mi A1 launch will commence at 11:30 AM local India Time but the official Xiaomi India Twitter account  says 12:00 midday. Below are camera samples posted by Xiaomi ahead of the launch tomorrow.

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Xiaomi has for a while now been releasing teasers for the launch of a new smartphone scheduled to take place on September 5 in India. The device in question is believed to be the Xiaomi Mi A1 and the company’s latest teaser video may have shed some more light on the upcoming model. Earlier teasers have already revealed the smartphone will come with a flagship dual cameras and this led to speculations it would be the global roll out of the Mi 5X which was released in China last month packing the same camera setup as the flagship Mi 6.

The possibilities are endless and it begins with #FlagshipDualCamera! What could it potentially be? pic.twitter.com/KJklWHzut2

— Xiaomi #48MPforEveryone (@xiaomi) August 31, 2017

The short video clip contained in the tweet clearly states that this is going to be an entirely new series from Xiaomi and since it is billed to be unveiled outside China, it seems the device is meant for the international market. The Xiaomi Mi A1 is rumoured to run on Android One, which is a budget-friendly line of devices that run on a stock version of Android. This is also given some credence by some clues contained in the video.  The images depicting gears, clocks, drums, and a bicycle use the exact same color combinations found in the Google logo but not exactly in the same order they appeared on Google’s logo. The is seen as an indication that the device will run on pure ANdroid without a touch of MIUI.

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The Xiaomi A1 is said to be the name of the next Android One smartphone. Earlier reports said the Xiaomi Mi A1 will be a variant of the Mi 5X running stock Android but a new leak says otherwise.

A Weibo user posted images he believes are of the Xiaomi Mi A1 and they reveal a phone with a full screen display. There are no bezels on the side, and those on the forehead and chin are significantly thin, even thinner than that of the Galaxy Note 8.

If this is the real design of the Xiaomi Mi A1, then it isn’t a variant of the Mi 5X but a completely different phone. The Weibo user also included a RF exposure page that shows the Mi A1 listed alongside other Xiaomi smartphones. Sadly the device has been pulled off the site now.

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Specification details of the A1 are unknown and we hope more details appear soon. Xiaomi has an event scheduled for September 5 and while the guess is that it may be the Mi MIX 2 or global release of the Mi 5X, it may be a different device entirely. A key feature of the phone is that it will have dual cameras.

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Google had introduced the Android One project in 2014 to bring stock Android experience and budget-friendly smartphones for developing markets. At the beginning, Android One phones gained some popularity, but all the fizz out around died out. The Redmi 3S, Redmi 4, Redmi Note 3 and Redmi Note 4 smartphones from Xiaomi are quite famous in developing markets. Fresh information suggest that Google may be working with Xiaomi to launch a new Android One smartphone.

In the previous month, Xiaomi had launch the Xiaomi Mi 5X smartphone. Currently, it is only available in China. However, the rumor mill has been speculating that it would be coming to other markets. The Xiaomi Mi 5X has been allegedly spotted at POSTEL, an agency for Indonesia that certifies telecom products. It has been found that this Xiaomi phone is not running on MIUI skin.

Also, the description of the smartphone mention that it is a dual-SIM phone and its software is developed by Google. It further states that Android One gives access to premium security features and apps from Google. This is a clear indication that Google may soon launch a Xiaomi Android One smartphone in the near future.

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A mysterious Xiaomi smartphone named Xiaomi Mi A1 has been recently spotted on RF certification page of Xiaomi. It is likely that this Xiaomi Mi A1 could be the upcoming Android One smartphone from the Chinese firm. And, it appears that this phone could be inspired from the recent Xiaomi Mi 5X smartphone. POSTEL listing has revealed that the smartphone has a 5.5-inch full HD screen and its model number is MDG2. The RF certification had revealed that the model number of Xiaomi MI A1 is MDG2.

There is no confirmation on when the alleged phone would be unveiled. The Android O is slated to get announced on Aug. 21. More information on the launch of Android O or in the coming weeks.

At the start of this year, a report had surfaced that stated that Google would be bringing its Android One project to the U.S. The report had also revealed that the U.S. bound Android One smartphone would be coming around the middle of this year and it would be priced around $200 to $300. There is a possibility that the Android One Xiaomi smartphone could be the first phone from the company to land in the U.S. markets.

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