Top 5 highlights of Xiaomi Mi A3

Xiaomi recently introduced its newest mid-ranger in the Philippines, the Mi A3 for PHP 12K. For the price, it is one of the most competitive around. Here's why!

Mi A3

Top 5 Highlights of Xiaomi Mi A3

At just PHP 12K, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is an amazing device.

1. Capable specs - Mi A3 has a 2.0GHz Snapdragon 665 AIE octa-core processor, Adreno 610 GPU, 4GB LPDDR4X, 128GB UFS 2.1 expandable storage, and a 4,030mAh battery with 18W fast charging technology. 128GB is uncommon for devices under PHP 12K since most come with 64GB at this price point.

This combination of specs can give you a lot of performance for almost anything you need to do. UFS 2.1 storage is also faster than the traditional storage solution.

2. Large battery capacity - It has a 4,030mAh battery. That is huge considering that it only has an HD+ AMOLED display which consumes less battery power.

It also has an 11nm Snapdragon 665 SoC and Low Power DDR4X RAM which helps improve power efficiency.

If you need a quick charge, the 18W fast charging technology can also replenish a big chunk of your battery in just a few minutes.

3. Great cameras - For the price, Mi A3 offers an interesting camera system.

At the back, it has a triple rear camera setup with a 48MP f/1.79 Sony IMX586 main sensor with EIS + 8MP f/2.2 sensor with 118-degree ultra wide-angle lens + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor with LED flash.

It is also the most affordable smartphone with the high-end Sony IMX586 camera sensor.

It also has a 32MP f/2.0 selfie camera.

4. Android One - It is running Android 9.0 Pie under the Android One program. It means that it has a pure stock Android experience with minimal bloats. It also means updates will reach it as Android One devices are first in line in terms of patches and updates.

5. Price - For PHP 11,990, Xiaomi Mi A3 is a rare smartphone under PHP 12K with 128GB UFS 2.1 storage, huge battery, triple cameras, 32MP selfie camera, dual-band WiFi, In-Display fingerprint sensor, IR Blaster and USB-C.

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 610
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)

The above-mentioned features are not commonly available on phones with this low price tag, especially the USB-C and In-Display fingerprint sensor.

What do you guys think?