Yesterday, Xiaomi launched its new Android One device Mi A2 smartphone in India. This new device will be an upgrade from its last year’s model Mi A1. Built to surpass its predecessor, the Mi A2 phone has a better display screen, processor, camera, UI and battery. Mi A2 smartphone is priced at Rs 16,999 and is equipped with a 64 GB ROM + 4 GB RAM. The phone -- available in four colours: Gold, Rose Gold, Lake Blue and Black -- will go live for pre-orders on Amazon.in and the official website of Mi at 12 pm today. Fortnite Game Could Be Launched Alongside Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Smartphone on August 9.

Starting with the specifications, the device sports a 5.9-inch FHD+ display with 2160 X 1080 pixels at 403 PPI and with an aspect ratio of 18:9. Also, protecting the screen is a Corning Gorilla Glass 5, which is claimed to be drop-resistant by its makers. Powering the phone is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor infused with AI Engine and paired with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB of internal storage space. Running the smartphone is the latest Android Oreo 8.1 OS. The device also features a 3,010 mAh non-removable battery with a charger of capacity 5V/2A. Flipkart The Big Freedom Sale Start on August 10; Exciting Deals, Discounts & Exchange Offers.

On the optics side, Mi A2 features a dual rear camera of 12MP + 20MP sensors, whereas, at the front, it incorporates a 20MP sensor. All the cameras on this device have AI capabilities like background blurring in portrait mode, AI-powered Beautify 4.0, face recognition and group selfie. For video recording, Mi A2 offers features like Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), slow-motion video at 720p and 120fps and 4K video shooting at 30fps.

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