Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Mi A2
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.7
238 reviews
8.4
198 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite

Specs Xiaomi Mi A2 price comparison Xiaomi Mi A2
Global · 4GB · 32GB 		where to buy Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
Global · 4GB · 32GB
Inches 5.99" 5.84"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 77% useful 79% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19:9
Dimensions 75.4 mm
158.7 mm
7.3 mm 		71.7 mm
149.3 mm
8.8 mm
Weight 166 g 178 g
Micro SnapD. 660
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 229.258
v10 		76.500
v?
Battery 3010 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
IMX486 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX486 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases Xiaomi MiA2, Jasmine, M1805D1SG M1805D1SG

Release Date
Release date July 2018,
7 years ago 		July 2018,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi A2
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
Xiaomi Mi A2
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
Size
75.4 mm • 158.7 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.7 mm • 149.3 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 166 g 178 g
Usable surface 77 % 79 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Metal Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black
Blue
Gold
Black
Blue
Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.99" 5.84"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2280 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 432 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9
8.9
Is it comfortable?
8.8
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.5
7.6
Number of reviews
238 reviews
198 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 512 Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4 RAM --

Antutu
Score
229.258
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 30% of devices
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76.500
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 25% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.6
8.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.8
8.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.5
7.2
Number of reviews
238 reviews
198 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.75 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX486 Exmor RS Sony IMX486 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.25 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.9"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
20 Mpx
5 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.75
ƒ/ --
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX376 Exmor RS
Samsung S5K5E8
Type
CMOS BSI
CMOS
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2.78"
1/5"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 20 Mpx 5 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ --
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX376 Exmor RS Omnivision OV5675
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Pixel size 2.00 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/2.78" 1/5"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
8.1
Quality of nighttime photos
7.7
6.0
Quality of selfies
8.8
7.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
7.9
Number of reviews
238 reviews
198 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.963 W/Kg on head
0.639 W/Kg on body 		0.547 W/Kg on head
1.473 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 1.040 W/Kg on head
1.150 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.9
8.7
Quality of the GPS
8.8
8.5
And the WiFi?
8.4
8.4
Number of reviews
238 reviews
198 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3010 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
10.0W 		No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 37%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 18%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 61%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
238 reviews
198 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V11 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 6 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 7 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 48%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 37%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 61%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 19%
    Every six months
  • 74%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 59%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
238 reviews
198 reviews
Prices
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