Xiaomi Mi A2 Android One sale to go live in India: Launch offers and more

Xiaomi's recently unveiled Mi A2 is all set for first flash sale in India later today on multiple online outlets and even at brick-and-mortar stores.

The new Xiaomi Mi A2, like its predecessor, is a Google-affiliated Android One phone. Mi A2 runs pure Android 8.1 out of the box with the latest Google AI-powered software innovations built-in, such as a smarter battery that adjusts to user habits and ensures phone runs for the whole day. It also makes it easy for users to find answers and get things done on-the-go with help from Google Assistant and Google Lens.

As far as the security is concerned, Mi A2 comes with built-in Google Play Protect that shields phone from malware and is assured to get monthly security software patches

Furthermore, Mi A2 supports Google's Project Treble, resulting in faster and easier system updates than other Android devices so users can get their hands on the latest features. The latest Android Pie mobile OS update is coming soon to the device.

Besides the pure Android experience, another highlight of the Xiaomi Mi A2 is the photography. It houses feature-rich dual cameras— one 12MP (Sony IMX486 sensor) and a 20MP (Sony IMX376 sensor).

The 12MP primary camera has 1.25µm large pixels and a F1.75 aperture, which allows Mi A2 to take photos with beautiful Bokeh effects in AI portrait mode. The rear 20MP camera features the same Super Pixel-enabled sensor with a large F1.75 aperture, which results in clearer, vibrant photos even in low-light conditions

Another unique feature on Mi A2 is the manual selection of the rear lens -- the 20MP or 12MP rear camera, according to environment lighting. For example, switching to the 20MP sensor when shooting in low-light situations takes advantage of the large 2.0µm pixels for brighter photos.

On the front, it houses an equally impressive 20MP front sensor with Super Pixel technology that combines the information from four pixels to create one large 2.0µm pixel, which greatly improves the resulting picture quality in low-light conditions. Coupled with effects such as AI Portrait, AI Beautify 4.0 and HDR, as well as a 4500K front Selfie-light, consumers are assured of quality selfies under any lighting conditions.

It can be noted that the new Mi A2 comes with EIS (electronic image stabilization) that ensures the videos are stabilized even when there is shaking of the hand.

I have been using the Xiaomi Mi A2 for more than a week and can confirm that the camera is living up to the expectations. The picture quality in the low-light and the Bokeh effect features are exceptional for its price range.

Check out the sample pictures taken by Xiaomi Mi A2:

Under-the-hood, the Mi A2 comes packed with a 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor, 4GBRAM, 64GBstorage and a 3,010mAh battery, which is more than enough to keep the phone running for a whole under mixed usage. The company is planning to introduce a top-end model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage in coming months.

Xiaomi Mi A2 series price and launch offers:

The new Mi A2 comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage. The device comes in four colours Black, Gold, Lake Blue and Rose Gold in India. Priced INR 16,999, it will be available on weekly sale starting 16 August 2018 from 12:00 noon across Mi.com, Amazon.in and Mi Home stores.

As part of the launch programme, Reliance Jio is offering Rs 2,200 cash back. It can be redeemed via 44 cashback vouchers of Rs 50 each, in the MyJio App of an Eligible Subscriber upon performing Recharge on the Eligible Device.

It is also offering lucrative data benefits up to 4.5 TB in 4G speed via "Double Data" plan in the form of an additional data voucher which the Eligible Subscriber is entitled upon a recharge of prepaid plans of RJIO of Rs 198 or above.

Key specifications of Xiaomi Mi A2 Android One:

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