Finally, the Xiaomi’s first Android One phone, the Mi A1 is now official for $230 or about P12k Philippine pesos. It runs on stock Android 7.1 Nougat OS and is expected to get the latest Android Oreo update earlier than most phones this year, thanks to the Google Android One program.
Aside from the same flagship Dual Camera setup as the Mi 6, the Mi A1 features hardware similar to Mi 5X. There is an octa-core Snapdragon 625 inside paired with 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, and 3080mAh battery.
Mi A1 vs Mi 5x – What’s the difference in price and specs?
The Mi A1 will be launched first in India through Flipkart and Mi stores. International released including the Philippines and Indonesia is expected to start by October 2017. Full specs of the Mi A1 are listed below and confirms that is a Mi 5X with Pure Android OS.
Xiaomi Mi A1 Official Specs, Philippine price, Release Date
| SPECS | Mi A1 Android One |
| Display | 1920 x 1080p resolution 5.5-inch IPS LCD Display, 401ppi |
| Size | est. 7 mm thin, 150 g |
| Design | All metal body, hidden antenna lines |
| Colors | Gold, Black, Rose Gold or Pink |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
| Processor | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex A53 |
| Graphics | Adreno 506 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, microSD card up to 128GB |
| Main Camera | 12 MP + 12MP dual-camera, phase detection autofocus, LED flash |
| Multimedia | 4K UHD |
| Front camera | 5MP, 1080p |
| Connectivity | GSM/CDMA/HSPA/4G LTE, WiFi ac, Bt 4.2, A2DP, A-GPS, FM Radio |
| Security | Fingerprint reader on the back |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat, upgradeable to Oreo this year |
| Software | Stock Android |
| Battery | 3080mAh |
| Ports | USB Type C 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Official Price | Est. Php 11,000+ SRP in the PH |
| Availability date | September 2017 in India, October for the Philippines and globally |
| Where to buy | Online stores and Xiaomi |
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Specifically, which devices you’d like us to review?