bought this phone on release and only died on my a couple months ago. one of the best purchases i made ever, lasted so long and saw a lot of mileage overtime. very nice.
I've used mostly flagships till now (S3, S4, iPhone 6, iPhone 8 Plus, S9). Due to certain circumstances, I found myself without a phone and just recently bought Mi A1 as a temporary device. Except the camera, this phone has such good performance it made me realize that paying 3-4 times the amount of money for a flagship is not really worth it.
James Smith G5s is nowhere near Mi A1. Mi a1 has better ram management, better portrait mode & add 2x optical zoom, it has better battery life & has already received 4 software updates. It's running on October security patch as of now while G5s is yet on the same software. Also Mi a1 has better speaker & Audio output through headphone jack is great given that it has a DAC which not many phones except LG V30 & G6 have. Only thing Moto does better is that it offers fast charging which charges it in 1 hr 35 min while mi a1 takes 20 min more & it is on par with A1 is low light photography.
Isaax I've never used an Amoled screen, so not a problem for me. The devices which provided Amoled display in this range weren't good enough, hence picked A1
Ordered Xiaomi Mi A1 for myself a couple days ago to replace the current iPhone 5S I've been using for the last 2+ years. A bit sad that the camera looks so bad but oh well, I'm not a huge photographer anyways and in every other aspect I feel like I'm receiving an upgrade!
Never heard about any manufacturer had enabled EIS through software update. They will hold it for MiA2 may be... but i doubt on EIS update for MiA1. However the software for better image processing can be done through OTA. BTW OIS is a hardware which cannot be upgraded.
Anupam Kumar thx for the fast feedback. Just realized that Mi A1 is too far for high end gaming, so I'm going for the Op5t. Once again, thanks for the reply!!
hi can you plz answer to this... In the MiA1 6.nov.17 security update, before there use to be a boot loader lock if you have enabled/noticed that??? Now after the update is that lock is still available??? Plz help
It's kind of an obvious choice. Oneplus One is a very old phone, and it has a bigger, more battery draining processor because of it. The A1 will get software support because it's a popular and recent device. Tech has really improved over the years lol
I just got my Mi A1 eight days ago and have been witnessing a weird thing about it. When I put my phone on the table or any hard surface (gently) I can hear a rattling noise as if somethng is loose inside my phone. One can hear the same noise comming if I tap the upper part of my phone. Tapping on the lower part doesn't make that noise. The phone's working properly though. I am wondering if I should be visiting the sevice centre or not. I've been through many threads saying that it is the autofocus or few say that it is the OIS(which is not there in MI A1). Please help guys! It's very annoying when you notice it.
Both have almost identical specs but with different results. If you are phone photography person then you should go with Mi A1. But if you like the design in a phone then I'd choose Moto g5s plus because of its diamond cut edges. And frankly speaking that is it, there is no other reason why I'd choose Moto g5s plus over Mi A1. They both do equally good in performance and gaming, the photos come better in Mi A1. Check out the full comparison: th-cam.com/video/3AQ6f_uHkuY/w-d-xo.html
Question. I recently both a Mi A1 phone.4GB Ram / 64 GB Storage. When I was checking my settings, in the storage section it says, "8.96 GB Used of 58.24 GB". Why is this? I was expecting to see 64 GB in it. Is there something wrong with my unit?
Nothing wrong. The difference is due to the different ways how hardware manufacturers and how software calculate space + some formatting overhead. Google gb to gib
i have redmi note 3 i buy its since 2015 until now 2018 its still better and long life battery than my s5 samsung its already broke same year i buy 2015
You should actually test the battery, rather stating it from viewing the spec, because in practice the battery life is not good comparatively on this phone. It does have good aspects too, though, including good quality photos & video. I would have liked for it to have basic apps, such as a notepad, sound recorder, & email, which other phone have.
Still watching this in my Mi A1. I have some small hope that they will release mi A4 that is worth buying.
Me as well, but I'm buying OnePlus Nord now!
@@saylee.m Awesome. Let me know how is it. Still hoping for A4 though.
@@Aloe_shu chances are less for A series of mi. I saw it in some review videos. Nord is good one I think you should give it a thought!
@@saylee.m sad but true. And sure. Nord got a great reviews, definitely on top of what might i buy.
@@Aloe_shu yea 😊 have great one🥂
bought this phone on release and only died on my a couple months ago. one of the best purchases i made ever, lasted so long and saw a lot of mileage overtime. very nice.
I've used mostly flagships till now (S3, S4, iPhone 6, iPhone 8 Plus, S9). Due to certain circumstances, I found myself without a phone and just recently bought Mi A1 as a temporary device. Except the camera, this phone has such good performance it made me realize that paying 3-4 times the amount of money for a flagship is not really worth it.
When you buy a phone so you watch videos to tell you that you made a good choice lol 😂
Reuploaded to clear the word "stereo speaker". Thanks for great responsibility. Love you gsmarena team. My favorite tech portal since 2007. 👍
Best price here guys !
tigers-choice.com/?s=mi+a1
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I always trust your reviews. GSMArena should be the only authority on Android news.
I'm watching it on mi a1 ... great phone to buy😀😀😘
Ahmad Qureshi g5s is better
James Smith what's g5s?
Burhan Moin moto g5s
Absolutely
James Smith G5s is nowhere near Mi A1. Mi a1 has better ram management, better portrait mode & add 2x optical zoom, it has better battery life & has already received 4 software updates. It's running on October security patch as of now while G5s is yet on the same software. Also Mi a1 has better speaker & Audio output through headphone jack is great given that it has a DAC which not many phones except LG V30 & G6 have. Only thing Moto does better is that it offers fast charging which charges it in 1 hr 35 min while mi a1 takes 20 min more & it is on par with A1 is low light photography.
Reopload to change about the fast charging part ha?
Would be glad if they provided EIS through update.
Otherwise happy with my A1 for everything else.
Mohit Wanyalkar Same. But coming from an S5, I miss the Amoled screen. Still worth all the upgrades and amazing performance.
Isaax I've never used an Amoled screen, so not a problem for me.
The devices which provided Amoled display in this range weren't good enough, hence picked A1
Mohit Wanyalkar Yeah, the A1 definitely has the best overall package in this price range.
I think that hardware need to be prepared to have EIS.
We got. An EIS update.
It is still running PERFECTLY in 2022 Q2.
Please which should I get between the xiaomi a1 and mi max 2 ? Please I need an advise asap as I want to purchase either
Ordered Xiaomi Mi A1 for myself a couple days ago to replace the current iPhone 5S I've been using for the last 2+ years.
A bit sad that the camera looks so bad but oh well, I'm not a huge photographer anyways and in every other aspect I feel like I'm receiving an upgrade!
Not that Iphone 5S has a good night camera. I'm a 5S user too and thinking of buying this phone in Christmas.
download Google Camera, makes a world of difference in comparison at the Mi camera
I’ve been on the fence about buying this Mi A1 or the iPhone SE. Why did you choose this phone vs an SE which is a direct upgrade to the 5s?
Watching this on My Mi A1... Satisfied User😎
reupload????
If I didn't get my Pixel 2, I would have grabbed this.
Camera problems will be fixed via future updates?
So it will have the LTE bands for AT&T, TMobile and also Claro in Latin America?
Is this phone the same size ad thr iPhone 6+?
durabulity test plz? and is it water prof for few second!?
Is it possible that xiaomi can provide OIS,EIS in their next update ? Or, it is just a built in feature of the Camera that cannot be updated further .
It is possible but Xiaomi wouldn't do it....
OIS is hardware feature so it cannot be updated further. EIS can be , though
Harshad Kale okay got that.
rambot670 Thanks for the info.
Never heard about any manufacturer had enabled EIS through software update. They will hold it for MiA2 may be... but i doubt on EIS update for MiA1. However the software for better image processing can be done through OTA. BTW OIS is a hardware which cannot be upgraded.
Is it still worth it for 2019? planning to buy one as a secondary phone.
Of course it is!
Dont get it, It has the most radiation on the planet which isn't at all good for you not one bit
Have an issue with viber on A1. Runs really slow and making a call takes around 10 secs before it reacts to the command. have you had these issues?
Hey guys...will this phone work in australia?? Like in terms of the frequency n stuff?
Would you say this is a better phone than the Nexus 5x as mine is broken and I'm looking for an alternative
hi, I can't decide whether to get the A1 or the Redmi 5 plus. Any advice? thanks
Wait for the redmi to come out. Imo it's worth it just for the better aspect ratio and 1000mah bigger battery
And if you don't like MIUI just root and install stock once people have made roms for it lole
usernamegold lol thanks for your help mate. But I got a galaxy A8 instead just cause lol thanks anyway
when can I expect comparison video for Sony xa1 plus vs one plus 3t which would be better.. ?
Using Mi a1.The phone just got pie update.Its awesome.
Hii there, how to turn off the navigation button's light on xiaomi mi a1?
How much storage used out of the box ???
Are you in Bulgaria?
Will this phone work on straight talk?
Mi + Google = 🔥🔥
Anupam Kumar Should I buy the Mi a1 or the One Plus 5T? Pls answer
CraftMan7 if you can afford for OP 5T, then you should buy OP 5T, Mi A1 is best only in budget category.
Anupam Kumar thx for the fast feedback. Just realized that Mi A1 is too far for high end gaming, so I'm going for the Op5t. Once again, thanks for the reply!!
chocolate *boi* u bitch what do you think about us? We are the best!!!!!!!!
Upgrading from redmi note 4 to mi a1 is ideal?
Can you review the Nokia 6 2018 in both gsmarena site and this channel?
hi can you plz answer to this... In the MiA1 6.nov.17 security update, before there use to be a boot loader lock if you have enabled/noticed that??? Now after the update is that lock is still available??? Plz help
Is there mi roaming feature in mia1?
Wow. Really good review quality! Thanks.
Are you Bulgarian because I just saw a MTel sim in the video
Does it have 4glte bands in the U.S.?? I've watched 10 reviews and not one has mentioned this?? Thanks for your help!!!
Rich Diamondz yes for T-Mobile
Should I get Umidigi A1 Pro or Xiaomi Mi A1?
Reupload?
im still using this phone in 2022
Question: Does it take video with optical zoom?
Nah nah
I have one
Fun fact: you take 20x stunning moon photos with manual mode and a tripods
I have a Redmi 10 india and I miss the zoom Soo much
and how is display 180 digry or more?
Checking my phone review after 2 and half years😂😂
This phone's SAR values really does bother me. If i buy this i will use it with only one sim card. Will it still produce that much radiation?
Wow you're right! www.gearbest.com/blog/how-to/sar-value-checklist-for-smartphones-on-gearbest-1316
that must be a typing error, or this thing will give you a tumor!
How do you compare it with the oneplus one?
It's kind of an obvious choice. Oneplus One is a very old phone, and it has a bigger, more battery draining processor because of it. The A1 will get software support because it's a popular and recent device. Tech has really improved over the years lol
I just got my Mi A1 eight days ago and have been witnessing a weird thing about it. When I put my phone on the table or any hard surface (gently) I can hear a rattling noise as if somethng is loose inside my phone. One can hear the same noise comming if I tap the upper part of my phone. Tapping on the lower part doesn't make that noise. The phone's working properly though. I am wondering if I should be visiting the sevice centre or not. I've been through many threads saying that it is the autofocus or few say that it is the OIS(which is not there in MI A1). Please help guys! It's very annoying when you notice it.
Noise comes from camera. Galaxy S5 had the same noise. When u open camera app you won't be able to hear a noise
The rattling noise happened on my galaxy s6 edge plus and it annoyed me also
Watching in 2021 when my Mi A1 is ready to retire after one too many drops
Why reupload?
Have any one noticed hissing sound or disturbance in the audio output of the MI A1...in the earphones and speakers as well..
Loving the battery life and stock android. No more Mi bloatware
Mi A1 and moto g5s plus
Which u recommend first??
Please reply!!😊😊
Both have almost identical specs but with different results. If you are phone photography person then you should go with Mi A1. But if you like the design in a phone then I'd choose Moto g5s plus because of its diamond cut edges. And frankly speaking that is it, there is no other reason why I'd choose Moto g5s plus over Mi A1. They both do equally good in performance and gaming, the photos come better in Mi A1. Check out the full comparison: th-cam.com/video/3AQ6f_uHkuY/w-d-xo.html
Does it have mirra cast?
How about the sound?
M-tel sim card? Bulgaria?
Sim tray is very delicate. Should use carefully
Garvit Vinayak how delicate is it?
Justin Mindan it isn't very sturdy sim .... Feels like it will break off
And post Oreo update A1 is smoother
Would it be a good idea to switch from Mi5 to MiA1?
Safwan Masud if u want stock android, yes.
Mi a1 or nova 2i I cant choose......pls help me!
No gallery and silent mode?
Need help xiaomi a1 or xiaomi 5plus? Thanks
How do I stop cell broadcast messages on mi a1
can we use in canada
Own one, so far so great!
Epi Saudiey how was the battery performance?
How about SAR levels?I hear terrible things..
asdrubael1985 it's kinda terrifying, it has a 1.75 W/kg that could affect on your head. It is based on EU rating.
Does this phone work in Canada?
Use Willmyphonework to check it if does so...
Question. I recently both a Mi A1 phone.4GB Ram / 64 GB Storage. When I was checking my settings, in the storage section it says, "8.96 GB Used of 58.24 GB". Why is this? I was expecting to see 64 GB in it. Is there something wrong with my unit?
Nothing wrong. The difference is due to the different ways how hardware manufacturers and how software calculate space + some formatting overhead. Google gb to gib
Hi, How can I enable the Unlimited Google Drive Original Picture Storage on My Current Gmail Account which is free of 1 Gb out of 15 Gb free Space..??
Saikrishna Gadi you only get free high quality pic storage.
Okay. Thanks.
They have Published it wrong then. They said unlimited original pic storage.
support OTG?
Name of the music ?
You got it wrong! There is no stereo speakers. Only the bottom speaker is used for multimedia playbacks.
Please share the SAR value of this phone
Thanks in advance 😀
Adarsh Kadambar it has a 1.75 W/kg (head) in eu rating.
Re-upload because last video he claimed the speakers as Dual speaker system, and now changed it 😂
the best budget phone in 2017!!!
mi A1 or zenfone 4...i can get them at similar pricepoitn due to asus employee discount
xiaomi m1 a1 or xiaomi redmi note 5?
Would definitely buy if it fully supported tmobile.
Got to know about no fast charging and only one colour led notification light after I placed the order :(
Why there is Moldova?
my menu button doesnt light up :(((
What is uploading video ... once again...i saw this very morning of the day
are you guys native language is Russian?
No, it's Bulgarian.
It's bulgarian.
www.google.bg/maps/@42.6509681,23.3587031,3a,76.7y,275.64h,78.79t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1szaVmzRWAu0nQ79cvGaAZZA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
放送181 They stole the pictures from a Bulgaria review of this phone. Didn't even give credit
watching on my A1 :)
til now?..xiaomi cant fix its camera's audio?
Mi A1 vs Huawei P Smart ? anyone got some advice?
i have redmi note 3 i buy its since 2015 until now 2018 its still better and long life battery than my s5 samsung its already broke same year i buy 2015
J2 pro ko nougat milega kya
Mi A1 or G5s Plus?
BlazingApple Mi A1 all the way. The G5 plus screen isnt nice, low maximum brightness.
Mi A1 for INR 15000 and zenfone 3 for 11000, which one better???
Go for Mi A1. Check out its in-depth camera review: th-cam.com/video/OfqSGt2FiBg/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Mobisium! finally picked Mi A1.
a1 or 5s ?
nur abulibdeh 5x u mean?
no
Can anyone please tell me if snapchat is good on this phone? I really wanna buy this phone but it is important to me bcs i use snapchat a lot
Vuk Krivokapić picture quality isn't good, but the app itself is quick most of the time.
Good review. But Xiaomi need to improve the software. I hope the issues are only base of the software.
IR Blaster.
Great review. :)
Could anyone compare A1's screen quality with that of Oneplus one's ?
I had a feeling it had quick charge capabilities
Nope
Sadly no
yes
does it really have fast charging?
You should actually test the battery, rather stating it from viewing the spec, because in practice the battery life is not good comparatively on this phone. It does have good aspects too, though, including good quality photos & video. I would have liked for it to have basic apps, such as a notepad, sound recorder, & email, which other phone have.
Mine still perfect
You force to xiaomi for enable EIS via ota update plz
I love stock Android experience