Right on schedule, Xiaomi launched the Mi A3 in the Philippines, the company's newest Android One powered smartphone.
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| Xiaomi Mi A3 launches in PH |
The newest pure Android camera beast in town!
Since it runs with an Android One powered version of Android, expect it to receive timely Android updates for 2 years and 3 years of security updates. Android One phones are also cleaner than other Android skins.
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The main highlight of the phone is it runs with a 2.0GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 665 AIE octa-core processor and cameras.
This device is the most affordable with a 48MP triple-cam and a 32MP selfie cam yet.
The only downside of the phone is its HD+ resolution.
Other than that, it is a highly formidable device for the price.
Xiaomi Mi A3 Specs
Display: 6.08-inch 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 5 protected AMOLED screen w/ HD+ 1560 x 720 resolution at 283 ppi
CPU: 2.0GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 665 AIE octa-core processor
GPU: Adreno 616
RAM: 4GB LPDDR4X
ROM: 64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 expandable via microSD card slot up to 256GB
Back Camera: 48MP f/1.79 Sony IMX586 sensor w/ EIS + 8MP f/2.2 w/ 118-degree ultra wide-angle sensor + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor w/ and LED flash
Selfie Camera: 32MP f/2.0
Battery: 4,030mAh w/ 18W fast charging
OS: Android 9.0 Pie
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, dual SIM (hybrid)
Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, sound, magnetic
Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, IR blaster, USB-C, Colors: kind of grey, not just blue, more than white
Dimensions: 156.48 x 71.85 x 8.47 mm
Weight: 173.8 g
Price: PHP 11,990 (128GB)
Price and availability
The Xiaomi Mi A3 with 4GB RAM/128GB storage in Kind of Grey Not just Blue, and More than White colorways is priced at PHP 11,990.
It will be available on September 9 at Shopee and Lazada. Tom August 24, it will roll out at Mi Authorized Stores.
What do you guys think?