Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Xiaomi Mi A3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi A2 vs Xiaomi Mi A3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Mi A2Xiaomi Mi A2Global · 4GB · 32GB£ 133€ 154$ 184£ 188£ 188£ 188£ 188£ 188€ 218€ 218€ 218€ 218€ 218$ 260$ 261$ 261$ 261$ 261zł 709zł 995zł 995zł 995zł 995zł 1,001R$ 1,048R$ 1,478R$ 1,478R$ 1,478R$ 1,478R$ 1,479MX$ 3,923MX$ 5,528MX$ 5,528MX$ 5,528MX$ 5,528MX$ 5,538₹ 13,470руб 13,685₹ 19,013₹ 19,064₹ 19,064₹ 19,064₹ 19,064руб 19,315руб 19,453руб 19,453руб 19,453руб 19,453
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Xiaomi Mi A3Xiaomi Mi A3Global · 4GB · 64GB£ 112€ 130$ 155£ 159£ 176€ 184£ 184€ 205£ 207£ 210€ 214$ 220€ 240$ 244€ 244$ 255$ 287$ 292zł 596zł 840R$ 880zł 939PEN 941zł 982zł 1,098zł 1,113R$ 1,247R$ 1,387R$ 1,451R$ 1,630R$ 1,654MX$ 3,298MX$ 4,666MX$ 5,196MX$ 5,434MX$ 6,098MX$ 6,187₹ 11,322руб 11,502₹ 16,091руб 16,420₹ 17,840руб 18,124₹ 18,657руб 18,954₹ 21,029₹ 21,335руб 21,458руб 21,770
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Basics

Score
Ki Price/Quality
Score		 7.5 Ki Price/Quality
Score 		8.0 Ki Price/Quality
Score
Design and Screen score 6.4 Design & Materials 7.0 Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.3 Performance & Hardware 6.8 Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.1 Camera 7.7 Camera
Connectivity score 6.4 Connectivity 7.1 Connectivity
Battery score 4.1 Battery 6.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
214 opinions
8.8
193 opinions

Summary
Inches 5.99" 6.09"
Resolution FHD+ HD+
Usable surface 77% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 75.4 mm
158.7 mm
7.3 mm 		71.9 mm
153.5 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 166 g 174 g
Micro SnapD. 660
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 665
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 134.292
v7 		176.750
v8
Battery 3010 mAh 4030 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
IMX486 Exmor RS
2 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
IMX582 Exmor RS
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases Xiaomi MiA2, Jasmine, M1805D1SG M1906F9SH, Xiaomi MiA3 Lite, Xiaomi MiA3, mia3

Release Date
Release date July 2018,
2 years ago 		July 2019,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi A2
Xiaomi Mi A3
Xiaomi Mi A2
Xiaomi Mi A3
Size
75.4 mm
158.7 mm
7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.9 mm
153.5 mm
8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 166 g 174 g
Usable surface 77 % 82 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Metal Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold
Black

White

Blue

Screen
Diagonal 5.99" 6.09"
Type LCD IPS Amoled • Samsung
Aspect Ratio 18:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		HD+
720 x 1560 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 282 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
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 350 cd/m² (typ)
  • 60000:1 contrast ratio
  • DC dimming
  • 103% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.0
9.3
Is it comfortable?
8.9
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.7
7.7
Number of reviews
214 opinions
193 opinions

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 MSM8976 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
CPU 4x Kryo 260 2.2 Ghz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 Ghz 4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 11 nm
Frequency 2.2 GHz 2 GHz
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 512 Qualcomm Adreno 610

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4 RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
134.292
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 67% of devices
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176.750
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 75% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in screen

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

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.8
8.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.8
8.1
Number of reviews
214 opinions
193 opinions

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX486 Exmor RS Sony IMX582 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.75 ƒ/ 1.79
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.25 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.9 1/2.25
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
20 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX376 Exmor RS
Unknown
Type
CMOS BSI
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.75
ƒ/ 2.2
ISO
--
--
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2.78
--
3
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ISO
--
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
240 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
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 20 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX376 Exmor RS Samsung S5KGD1
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 2.00 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.78 1/2.8
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
7.9
8.2
Quality of selfies
9.0
9.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.0
8.0
Number of reviews
214 opinions
193 opinions
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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)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • 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)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
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
  • 802.11ac
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 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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)
  • USB Type C

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 		0.301 W/Kg on head
1.097 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 1.030 W/Kg on head
1.070 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1
9.0
Quality of the GPS
8.9
8.9
And the WiFi?
8.5
8.8
Number of reviews
214 opinions
193 opinions

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3010 mAh
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4030 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
10.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 37%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 19%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 17%
    One day
  • 66%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
214 opinions
193 opinions

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V11 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 1 year ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 49%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 47%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 51%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 48%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 2%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 1%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 81%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 22%
    Every six months
  • 73%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
214 opinions
193 opinions

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