Xiaomi has finally unveiled the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. If you cannot wait for the smartphones to go on sale, here are the alternatives.
Xiaomi has finally taken the wraps off the much awaited Xiaomi Mi A2. The successor to the Mi A1 is now unveiled and this one is also a part of the Google's Android One program. The key highlights of the smartphone include its 18:9 display and the stock Android interface. The Mi A2 is launched at a starting price of EUR 249 (roughly Rs. 20,000) while the lighter Mi A2 Lite is available at a starting price of EUR 179 (roughly Rs. 14,500).
As far as the specifications, the Xiaomi Mi A2 features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x2160 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC coupled with up to 6GB of RAM. The dual-SIM handset gets up to 128GB of onboard storage which is further expandable using a microSD card. The device runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. Under the hood, there is a 3,010mAh battery powering up the internals.
In terms of optics, the Xiaomi Mi A2 gets a 12MP+20MP dual-camera setup at the back. Up front, there is a 20-megapixel selfie shooter.
In case you just cannot wait for the Xiaomi Mi A2 to go on sale, here are some alternatives you can consider.
In case you want to save some money and still want to get some decent hardware with stock Android, the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 can be a great option. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM. The device runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo and features a FullHD+ display. The Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 is available at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.
When it comes to mid-range smartphones, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is considered as one of the most popular options. Carrying a similar camera setup, the Redmi Note 5 Pro makes for a great alternative to the Xiaomi Mi A2. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset and runs on MIUI 9 out of the box. The starting price of the Redmi Note 5 Pro is set at Rs. 14,999.
In case you are looking for similar specifications and Android One from a tier one brand, the Nokia 7 Plus makes for a great alternative to the Mi A2. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. The dual-SIM handset runs on stock Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. The Nokia 7 Plus is priced at Rs. 25,999.
This post was last modified on July 24, 2018 4:47 pm
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