Xiaomi Mi A2 Launches in Malaysia
2 min readXiaomi is introducing its latest Android One device, Xiaomi Mi A2, in Malaysia. Following the wildly successful debut of Mi A1 in September 2017, the new device is set to take on the same footstep and bring the Android One experience to a whole new level.
Xiaomi Mi A2 & Mi A2 Lite
Xiaomi Mi A2 | Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite | |
CPU & GPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Adreno 512 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Adreno 506 |
RAM | 4 GB 6 GB | 3 GB |
Storage | 64 GB 128 GB | 32 GB support up to 256 GB microSD card (dedicated) |
Display | 5.99-inch 18:9 LTPS IPS LCD 1080 x 2160 | 5.84-inch 19:9 IPS LCD 1080 x 2280 |
Camera (rear) | Dual camera 20 MP, f/1.8, PDAF 12 MP, f/1.8 | Dual Camera 12 MP, f/2.2, PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor |
Camera (front) | 20 MP f/2.2 | 5 MP f/2.0 |
Battery | Non-removable 3000 mAh | Non-removable 4000 mAh |
Operating System | Android One Android 8.1 Oreo | Android One Android 8.1 Oreo |
SIM | Dual SIM (Nano) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano) |
Connectivity | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0 A2DP, LE GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.2 A2DP, LE GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
Features | USB 2.0, USB-C | USB 2.0, micro USB |
Once again, the Mi A2 series will put their focus on the mobile photography sector with the introduction of the 12MP +20MP rear AI dual camera and the 20MP front camera. Powered by the Snapdragon 660 SoC with Qualcomm’s Artificial Intelligence Engine, they sure are milking as much as possible with the term itself.
As for the smaller Mi A2 Lite is a value for money package with a 12MP + 5MP rear AI dual camera and a 4000 mAh large battery. Interestingly, the Lite has a larger battery.
Pricing & Availability
Mi A2 comes in two versions with the following pricing:
- 4 GB + 64 GB for RM 999
- 6 GB + 128 GB for RM 1199
Mi A2 will be made available as an early bird offer on 3rd August at KLCC Authorised Mi Store. It will be available at other Authorised Mi Stores
as well as Lazada on 4th August.
Mi A2 Lite will be available:
- 3 GB + 32 GB for RM 699
The device will be available starting 18th August at all Authorised Mi Stores and Lazada.