Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Mi A1 (Or wait for Mi A2?) - Xiaomi Mi A1 Questions & Answers

Both have the same price for 4Gb 64 Gb Variant:
From what I gather:
Camera : Note 5 better
Battery: Note 5 better
Processor: Note 5 Better
Software: Mi A1
Build Qualty: Mi A1 + Supports USB C
The biggest factor is the SD636 is a LOT faster than SD625. It is 40% faster than SD630 which itself is faster than the SD625.
I hate the MIUI so it is a automatic win for Mi A1 in software department, but I can live with it if it performs well. The first thing I do in a MIUI device is change the launcher!
Like last year if there is a Mi A2, it will probably have same specs as the note 5 pro.
So which is better? Mi A1 or note 5 pro or wait for Mi A2?

Don't wait
Bro don't wait for a2 xiaomi mi a1 is not series a1 means android one a2 doesn't come :laugh::laugh:

[email protected] said:
Bro don't wait for a2 xiaomi mi a1 is not series a1 means android one a2 doesn't come :laugh::laugh:
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Mi A1 wont have a successor?

Mi A1 is not guaranteed to have a follow up. The A1 Generation 2 phone is just a rumour unfortunately, other manufacturers haven't made a follow up to their Android One phones either

Mi A1 *Will* have a sucessor. When we say "Mi A2", we are talking about it. Some people just cant understand.

Fusquinha77 said:
Mi A1 *Will* have a sucessor. When we say "Mi A2", we are talking about it. Some people just cant understand.
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People saying A2 are talking about the Mi 6x and are just assuming the 2nd gen A1 will be based off the 6x with no particular logic or reason besides a few fake images..
A2 is a dumb nonsense name

melonfresh said:
People saying A2 are talking about the Mi 6x and are just assuming the 2nd gen A1 will be based off the 6x with no particular logic or reason besides a few fake images..
A2 is a dumb nonsense name
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https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_6x_allegedly_leaks_in_handson_photos-news-29304.php
Even gsmarena calls it the Mi A2.

adfds said:
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_6x_allegedly_leaks_in_handson_photos-news-29304.php
Even gsmarena calls it the Mi A2.
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That doesn't stop it from being a dumb name, lol

melonfresh said:
That doesn't stop it from being a dumb name, lol
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Only you think it is a dumb name. I wouldn't be surprised if it is indeed the official name

adfds said:
Only you think it is a dumb name. I wouldn't be surprised if it is indeed the official name
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The initiative is called Android One is it not? Xiaomi called it A1 because of that. To call it "A2" for the sake of succession in numbers makes it meaningless with no more connection to the Android One program. There is no such thing as "Android Two" is there?
I will be surprised if A2 is the official name for the A1 Gen 2 if it ever exists

melonfresh said:
The initiative is called Android One is it not? Xiaomi called it A1 because of that. To call it "A2" for the sake of succession in numbers makes it meaningless with no more connection to the Android One program. There is no such thing as "Android Two" is there?
I will be surprised if A2 is the official name for the A1 Gen 2 if it ever exists
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There is no rule that an android one device has to be named "A1". And Xiaomi has a history of adding a number to successive generations, so it will most likely be called Mi A2.

who cares about the name. A2 is there just to call the successor of the A1.
i would like to have the same A1 design with the 18:9 ratio, other than that, Note 5 pro Hardware is enough.
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GeekBench Scores(Single Core-Multi Core)
Snapdragon 625: 820 - 3000
Snapdragon 636: 1478 - 4339

Guys I really think Mi A2 will ever see the light of the day. Xiaomi hates Stock android.
They thought people would actually compare MIUI with Stock Android and go with MIUI.
They really boast on MIUI & thinks it is better than Stock Android. (It may be for some people ) but for me it isn't.
They want to give MIUI a push not Android One program. On the other hand if u want a stock experience you can always flash a custom rom and enjoy the fluidity of Stock & Switch back to MIUI whenever you want..
So I personally don't know A2 is coming anytime soon (or ever. )
As Far as the choice is concerned I would tell the OP to go with Redmi Note 5 Pro.
Just go with it and If u get tired there will be tons of roms like RR, LOS & Pixel Experience to save your day.

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Release kernel source code for Mi Max 2 (Oxygen) petition

http://chn.ge/2BdRPbc
Please all, help signing this petition to get mi max 2 source code...
With it we could get better development in custom roms...
i signed the petition , can you please tell me what will happen now how log will xiaomi take to release the source code for this device
dakshesh24 said:
i signed the petition , can you please tell me what will happen now how log will xiaomi take to release the source code for this device
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when a number of signatures are collect a letter to xiaomi will be send with the petition, and the rest is on xiaomi hands unfortunately...
Can't predict how long and if the source will be released...
sure
dont know why they dont have relese kernel yet, i want custom rom for my fking max 2, xiaomi is suck.ing
TioCareca said:
when a number of signatures are collect a letter to xiaomi will be send with the petition, and the rest is on xiaomi hands unfortunately...
Can't predict how long and if the source will be released...
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How much will this number be?
Zobeta said:
How much will this number be?
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the max we can get...
im going to just call them up and cuss them out until they release it :laugh:
b.roid said:
im going to just call them up and cuss them out until they release it :laugh:
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????
What the hell is wrong with Xiaomi... They have released kernel source for Mi note 3 which released 3 months ago but they didn't even hesitate to release those sources for Mi Max 2..Are they freaking retarded?
Vz97 said:
What the hell is wrong with Xiaomi... They have released kernel source for Mi note 3 which released 3 months ago but they didn't even hesitate to release those sources for Mi Max 2..Are they freaking retarded?
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Literaly I had this same frustrating thought today morning when I read about it!! . what is even xiaomi doing mahn!
I swear... We need roms for this beast.
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I swear... We need roms for this beast.
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Yeah[emoji19]
Enviado desde mi MI MAX 2 mediante Tapatalk
i can highly recommend lineage os 14.1, been using it as my daily driver ever since i got my mi max 2 and it doesnt disappoint
still, ive signed the petition, cuz open kernel = open development
and this is an absolutely fabulous device! cant wait to see what the mi max 3 will look like!!!
https://www.phonearena.com/news/Xia...7-inch-display-and-a-5500mAh-battery_id100996
Sent from my Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (Oxygen) using Tapatalk
done.
has xiaomi been this late releasing a kernel source in the past?
i bought my mi max 2 with custom roms on my mind.
Floken said:
done.
has xiaomi been this late releasing a kernel source in the past?
i bought my mi max 2 with custom roms on my mind.
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iirc the mi max 1 kernel source was released approx. 5 months after phone release (may 2016/oct 2016). mi max 2 has been available since june 2017, so were talking 6 months now, heading towards 7...
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jbmc83 said:
iirc the mi max 1 kernel source was released approx. 5 months after phone release (may 2016/oct 2016). mi max 2 has been available since june 2017, so were talking 6 months now, heading towards 7...
Sent from my Xiaomi Mi Max 2 (Oxygen) using Tapatalk
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It looks bad then.
One thing is sure, if they don't release kernel source, this is my LAST Xiaomi phone. And i would dare to say I am not the only one who thinks like that.
They released the source code
726 so far
hope it reaches 1000 very soon...
guys spread the word and make it to 1k
Kernel source already release https://github.com/MiCode/Xiaomi_Kernel_OpenSource/tree/oxygen-n-oss
Really?
Enviado desde mi MI MAX 2 mediante Tapatalk

The Mi 6S/7

So I was abit surprised there has been no announcement for their next follow up. Im guessing they're not taking the OnePlus route I.e. same specs different design.
I had a hunch they are waiting for the snapdragon 845 and turns out I was right. http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/12/05/news-snapdragon-845-exists/
So who will be getting their next flagship. I most likely will because of specs and price ratio. Hopefully they have a much better camera. I found the Mi 5S to have a better camera thab the Mi 6. The olmain downside is waiting a few months (6) for kernel sources.
If they release with Oreo then project Treble unless they do a sly move like OnePlus and release with Nougat to avoid Treble.
Kernel sources will be released at release time from now on.
Wait, what? Do you mean when the phone is available to buy, kernel sources will be published also?
Cozzmy13 said:
Kernel sources will be released at release time from now on.
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Source?, xiaomi has been very bad on kernel source releases.
Yes, I've talked with Ivan and he said that they intend to release sources at time of device release from now on to improve their global market.
Any thoughts guys?
I'll wait and see if it's any good first or wait for mix 3
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Any thoughts guys?
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Too early. Still a lot of speculation.
There aren't a lot of news about SD845 as of today. And looking back how I anticipate Mi 6 release, there were lots of misinformation floating around from one site to another. And in the end, Mi6 is almost different from the rumor I read.
As long as they release a Ceramic Mi7, I'm all in.
Those of you who voted no, whats your reason(s)?
Display size
I will only buy when they release kernel source max 2 months after phone released and it will be cheaper ca 100 USD than otp 6.
If not , I will buy otp 6. I can't imagine, based on mi6 story , to wait 9 months for lineageos and I can't imagine to use crappy MIUI soft.
Well, it depending on how big development on mi 7. If there is a lot dev who bought it, and I'm in.
Still no news :/
So what do you lot think about the Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE?
For me only mi 8 explorer edition is option and only after kernel released
Two others, for that price I would rather buy op6
wojtoo said:
For me only mi 8 explorer edition is option and only after kernel released
Two others, for that price I would rather buy op6
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Apparently it doesn't have a translucent back, its a sticker so I'll probably go for the standard model and the SE depending on how much the resellers are charging.

MIUI 10 android Oreo official announcement

http://en.miui.com/thread-3261609-1-1.html
"Dear Mi 5s Users,
We all understand that all Mi 5s users are waiting Android oreo along with our faster than light MIUI 10. We are trying to give our best to all of MIUIers. Unfortunately, it is difficult to upgrade android oreo for Mi 5s because of it's fingerprint modules. As we known , Mi 5s is powered by Qualcomm ultrasonic fingerprint and there is some technical issue for Android Oreo. We have already sent Research & Development Staff to the relevant Team to find the solution. So, our MIUI Teams contacted with Qualcomm Team as our original plan. We actively researched and developed with Qualcomm Team to fix this issue and After nearly two weeks of efforts, our specialist development Team found the best solution to upgrade Android Oreo for our lovely Mi 5s.
Now, MIUI R&D specialists are working together with Qualcomm R&D experts to start intense development and adoption work. During this period, there will be more underlying code changes. For a better stability, it will take a little time to develop. Since the underlying code part needs more adjustments, it is expected that the upgrade time will be in early November 2018 and we will speed up the progress to complete the adaptation work as soon as possible!
Thanks you all Mi 5s users for your patient . We also found fake news /Rumors on some blogs and web. We are sure that Mi 5s is one of our development devices. Please stay tuned on forum for more informations."
I wonder if this is relevant, or interesting:
https://www.gizmochina.com/2018/07/...-plus-continues-update-may-arrive-in-october/
In Chinese forum, the sotry was:
Before July:
Rumors: No Oreo update! Some users believed but some not.
July 2 - 8: Like the link said, many users complained in the forum (some deleted by admin), weibo (comment under every post by Lei Jun).
July 8: Mi 5s plus got update in Oct, Mi 5s is under discuss with qualcomm. The reason (or excues) was the dual camera in Mi 5s Plus and the figure print scanner in Mi 5s.
July 18: We mi 5s will have oreo in Nov.
Though the story could just be that they planned to, just had a delay. We will never know, but they definitely claimed "we've made some progress, but no conclusion come out yet"(i.e. there might be no oreo for Mi 5s) on July 8th.
We believe the reason is that there are fewer users for these 2 phones, that also explains that there's no Mi 6s/plus. Also, maybe Qualcomm/Xiaomi don't want to maintain the fingerprint any more, because it has reached the dead end anyway.
Delays for a terrible fingerprint reader that is probably the slowest from all the other Xiaomi devices ?
forgivemypoorEN said:
I wonder if this is relevant, or interesting:
https://www.gizmochina.com/2018/07/...-plus-continues-update-may-arrive-in-october/
In Chinese forum, the sotry was:
Before July:
Rumors: No Oreo update! Some users believed but some not.
July 2 - 8: Like the link said, many users complained in the forum (some deleted by admin), weibo (comment under every post by Lei Jun).
July 8: Mi 5s plus got update in Oct, Mi 5s is under discuss with qualcomm. The reason (or excues) was the dual camera in Mi 5s Plus and the figure print scanner in Mi 5s.
July 18: We mi 5s will have oreo in Nov.
Though the story could just be that they planned to, just had a delay. We will never know, but they definitely claimed "we've made some progress, but no conclusion come out yet"(i.e. there might be no oreo for Mi 5s) on July 8th.
We believe the reason is that there are fewer users for these 2 phones, that also explains that there's no Mi 6s/plus. Also, maybe Qualcomm/Xiaomi don't want to maintain the fingerprint any more, because it has reached the dead end anyway.
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The scanner isn't slow, but it is super weird, you can't use other fingers, just your thumbs in some possition, you have to apply pressure, but if you manage to do all that then you're good.
gerson100 said:
The scanner isn't slow, but it is super weird, you can't use other fingers, just your thumbs in some possition, you have to apply pressure, but if you manage to do all that then you're good.
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You mean the angle of your finger? I could use thumb and index finger, didn't try others. The angle/possion of the finger is strange. This was my first phone with fingerprint scanner, so I don't know about it usually works. It seems that you should be able to use the scanner in any direction. I'm using mi band for unlock, and rarely using fingerprint(only for payment in google play)
forgivemypoorEN said:
You mean the angle of your finger? I could use thumb and index finger, didn't try others. The angle/possion of the finger is strange. This was my first phone with fingerprint scanner, so I don't know about it usually works. It seems that you should be able to use the scanner in any direction. I'm using mi band for unlock, and rarely using fingerprint(only for payment in google play)
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Yes, I'm talking about the angle, if you put your thumb like horizontally, then it won't work vertically, and in any other scanner the position won't matter.
pres1o said:
Delays for a terrible fingerprint reader that is probably the slowest from all the other Xiaomi devices
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If it works at all - mine is not.

Nokia 6.1 got pie, no update for A2 a more premiere phone

We know we will get it by year max as per expectations, but no beta yet... So does anyone has any update on this
What can we do except waiting! -_-
Company is focusing on pocco f1, mi 8se, both received beta..... This one is android one phone and not even beta by now..... I bought this device for early updates and one program only.
Technicalyog said:
Company is focusing on pocco f1, mi 8se, both received beta..... This one is android one phone and not even beta by now..... I bought this device for early updates and one program only.
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Same here.. Poco f1 is A reason of mia2 failure.
no Camera2api support,no Android pie beta yet,no official twrp,no so much rom related development,no marketing like poco f1 do_the_math? i think no one care about mia2 now?
Sohailsamdani said:
Same here.. Poco f1 is A reason of mia2 failure.
no Camera2api support,no Android pie beta yet,no official twrp,no so much rom related development,no marketing like poco f1 do_the_math i think no one care about mia2 now
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How come the Mi A2 is a failure if it's one of the best selling Xiaomi phones on Aliexpress and other markets?
If you don't like it, sell it and buy a new phone, it is that simple, no need to be a martyr.
If you want custom roms, how about you develop it yourself instead of complaning that no one took their free time and knolowedge to make you free roms? I can only speak for myself, as I have no desire in developing for such an arrogant and whiny user base as of the Mi A2's. Or I can develop a Pie AOSP rom and charge for it, how about that?
Android One responsibility are complicated..
So far away for pie
Just talk about some bug on current 8.1 rom (like slow emmc read/write speed, unresponsive proximity sensor n etc) and some miss faeture and support like arcore, camera2api, tap2wake...
Im sure they work on it but not fast like miui
To be honest mi a2 are overshadowed by redmi note 5/pro, and poco f1, so this phone not much attracted/interesting for some community developer...
Lunatiic said:
How come the Mi A2 is a failure if it's one of the best selling Xiaomi phones on Aliexpress and other markets?
If you don't like it, sell it and buy a new phone, it is that simple, no need to be a martyr.
If you want custom roms, how about you develop it yourself instead of complaning that no one took their free time and knolowedge to make you free roms? I can only speak for myself, as I have no desire in developing for such an arrogant and whiny user base as of the Mi A2's. Or I can develop a Pie AOSP rom and charge for it, how about that?
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That was one of the more refreshing posts I've seen in awhile. Thanks for posting it.
Having some from the HTC 10 forums, where the users are pretty respectful, some of the Mi A2 users here do seem particularity whiny and demanding of attention.
pgkane said:
That was one of the more refreshing posts I've seen in awhile. Thanks for posting it.
Having some from the HTC 10 forums, where the users are pretty respectful, some of the Mi A2 users here do seem particularity whiny and demanding of attention.
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It's really the worst XDA experience for me so far. Threads with the same topics all over and constant demanding and whining instead of being happy about a cheap good phone
Lunatiic said:
How come the Mi A2 is a failure if it's one of the best selling Xiaomi phones on Aliexpress and other markets?
If you don't like it, sell it and buy a new phone, it is that simple, no need to be a martyr.
If you want custom roms, how about you develop it yourself instead of complaning that no one took their free time and knolowedge to make you free roms? I can only speak for myself, as I have no desire in developing for such an arrogant and whiny user base as of the Mi A2's. Or I can develop a Pie AOSP rom and charge for it, how about that?
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its a big mistake to buy this mi a2 with this very little battery, horrible suport, a lot of bugs, a new 1401 clock bug, no pie, no twrp, no suport, this is the worst phone i ever buyed, now i will sell this, i cant handle this feilure phone
I'd rather have a smooth and bug free phone than a rushed update. I mean, both the A2 and A2 Lite are full of bugs. Nokia is working with only Android One phones, while Xiaomi have so many to work on. They are slow anyway.
Guys, my topic says its a premium phone and don't have any problem with it. Getting superb screen on time, pics, android one, fast charging and dont need much.
But just curious about pie update as even nokia 6.1 got it... Don't be upset with it. If anyone knows can tell otherwise its ok
JamieAmmar said:
I'd rather have a smooth and bug free phone than a rushed update. I mean, both the A2 and A2 Lite are full of bugs. Nokia is working with only Android One phones, while Xiaomi have so many to work on. They are slow anyway.
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yeah, but mi a2 will recieve later pie and full of bugs, hahah
juninhoak said:
yeah, but mi a2 will recieve later pie and full of bugs, hahah
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i've heard that android P on Nokia 7.1 plus has lot of bugs too =)). By the way , i don't like navibar style of android P
Ngheoden said:
i've heard that android P on Nokia 7.1 plus has lot of bugs too =)). By the way , i don't like navibar style of android P
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pie got new gesture based navbar and legacy navbar tho (same with recent apps. pie got both new vertical and legacy horizontal one)
Pie update is in testing, Xiaomi sells far more A2 than all Nokia combined, so the extra care, whatever pie update should come in few days with November update.
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The main reason why I bought the phone was Android One. I expected to receive updates as early as possible just like the damn website on Android One is saying.
Until now, Xiaomi is a big f*cking disappointment because of bugs, CPU frequency lock (I have a phone that can't be used with Fingerprint and those morons at Xiaomi don't even want to acknowledge that), slow updates, no camera2api enabled by default (I had to erase the phone!), TWRP etc.
This is by no way a premier/premium phone. The Galaxy A5 2016 I had for two years was way better because it felt and ran like wind.
AcostaJA said:
Pie update is in testing, Xiaomi sells far more A2 than all Nokia combined, so the extra care, whatever pie update should come in few days with November update.
Sent from my Xiaomi Mi A2 using XDA Labs
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Are you sure or just feeling without any expectations
Technicalyog said:
Are you sure or just feeling without any expectations
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No, I'm very confident, also its Xiaomi goal to announce it before Xmas sales season begins to push A2 sales yet not as good as the A1's.
Besides Android Pie goodies, another improvement is to include Bluetooth LDAC support, and maybe improvements on camera.
We received the November security patch now, so i think we will be receiving pie in December only..... Thanks for your reply
Technicalyog said:
We received the November security patch now, so i think we will be receiving pie in December only..... Thanks for your reply
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too early this update, likely to see another update this month, this one very big with Pie.

"Non UK Official" Mi A1 ? is this just global version?

I positively love my Mi A1. It's amazing hardware at a great price and you guys here have brilliant developement going on.
I am recomending this phone to a friend and all we can find is the non UK version. What does this mean? Is it the same hardware with a global stable stock ROM? Is it capable of being flashed with the same ROMs as the Global version I piurchased for myself approx 6 months ago?
wodgey said:
I positively love my Mi A1. It's amazing hardware at a great price and you guys here have brilliant developement going on.
I am recomending this phone to a friend and all we can find is the non UK version. What does this mean? Is it the same hardware with a global stable stock ROM? Is it capable of being flashed with the same ROMs as the Global version I piurchased for myself approx 6 months ago?
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Edit2add.
I'm confused as with my Xiaomi Note 4, there were different models with the same/similar name bit vastly different hardware. I didn't think that was the case with the A1.
As queried above, my suspicions are that it's just the global variant of the Rom but I don't want to have this come back and bite me on the ass
Nobody is going to be able to answer that without a link to what you are looking at.
Can you not ask the seller if it's global?
As they launched in the UK market at the and of last year, maybe this is a new term for a non official UK version? Guess without link.
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Nobody is going to be able to answer that without a link to what you are looking at.
Can you not ask the seller if it's global?
As they launched in the UK market at the and of last year, maybe this is a new term for a non official UK version? Guess without link.
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Thanks for your input. I wasn't sure about the rules regarding posting links to sale sites.
Here's the actual listing https://www.amazon.co.uk/XIAOMI-MI-...mi+a1+64gb&dpPl=1&dpID=31LNs6aC2iL&ref=plSrch
I'll pose the same question to the seller
It is global, check Product Descriptions.
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It is global, check Product Descriptions.
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Can't believe I missed that. Thanks
Agreed it's just not UK official meaning you won't get a UK warranty and UK charger, but that is not a good price.
A2 for £139.99 : https://www.eglobalcentraluk.com/xiaomi-mi-a2-lite-4gb-64gb-dual-sim-black.html
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Agreed it's just not UK official meaning you won't get a UK warranty and UK charger, but that is not a good price.
A2 for £139.99 : https://www.eglobalcentraluk.com/xiaomi-mi-a2-lite-4gb-64gb-dual-sim-black.html
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I know it's not the best price but it does have next day delivery with Amazon prime. I know that there's better pricing available.
Oh, and it's the A1
wodgey said:
I know it's not the best price but it does have next day delivery with Amazon prime. I know that there's better pricing available.
Oh, and it's the A1
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OK, I'm not sure you will find it much better though as it's an old phone now.
I was pointing out the A2 as the A1 has now had all the major updates it will get and I would go to A2 if buying today, at £139, it's a pretty good buy.
Fair point. If it were my purchase I'd go for a more modern processor also.
Although my friend's partner has the A1 also and she really liked his phone when using it for a few days.
Having them both have the same handset will make life a lot easier, when it comes turn supporting their questions. When I have my phone in front of me, it's easy to talk them through how to do things they're unsure about. Having never touched the A2, I would need to Google instructions for them.
wodgey said:
Fair point. If it were my purchase I'd go for a more modern processor also.
Although my friend's partner has the A1 also and she really liked his phone when using it for a few days.
Having them both have the same handset will make life a lot easier, when it comes turn supporting their questions. When I have my phone in front of me, it's easy to talk them through how to do things they're unsure about. Having never touched the A2, I would need to Google instructions for them.
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The A2 lite has the same internals as the A1 but with a bigger battery, it would be foolish to buy an A1 now.
cheffy11 said:
The A2 lite has the same internals as the A1 but with a bigger battery, it would be foolish to buy an A1 now.
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The only thing that puts me off the A2 is no SD card, I can live with no headphone jack but no SD is a problem, I hope it comes back if and when an A3 gets released.
kudos1uk said:
The only thing that puts me off the A2 is no SD card, I can live with no headphone jack but no SD is a problem, I hope it comes back if and when an A3 gets released.
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The A2 lite is what he posted a few posts above, this has same processor as mi A1 and you can use an SD card with it.

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