Xiaomi Mi A2: All the rumors in one place (Updated July 19)

This post will be updated regularly as we take a closer look at the latest rumors surrounding the upcoming Xiaomi Mi A2. After the reveal of the Mi Mix 2S and Mi 8, the next phone from Xiaomi that will grab headlines is expected to be the Mi A2. The smartphone will likely stick to the same recipe as its predecessor, featuring a solid spec sheet, a bloat-free Android experience, and an affordable price tag. Although Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed anything about the Mi A2 yet, we have a good idea of what to expect thanks to the latest rumors and a few educated guesses — check them out below. Xiaomi Mi A2: Release date The nitty-gritty Xiaomi announced that it will introduce the Mi A2 July 24 in Spain. The smartphone could go on sale on August 8. In addition to Spain and Switzerland, the Mi A2 could launch in Russia and Western Europe. The Mi A1 launched last September at a press conference in India. According to MySmartPrice, Xiaomi will launch this year’s device on July 25 in Spain. Xiaomi hasn’t confirmed this, but the date makes sense based on the fact the company is hosting the Mi Explorer Program in Madrid between July 23 and 26, where a new device will make its debut. That report was very close to being on the money. Xiaomi confirmed that it will launch the Mi A2 July 24 in Spain There’s no word on which markets the smartphone will be available in. In addition to Spain, we know you’ll be able to get it in Switzerland, with the country’s largest online retailer Digitec Galaxus already accepting pre-orders on its website. The sales page claims the Mi A2 will start shipping on August 8, two weeks after its launch. We assume it will be released in a lot of other markets at the same time. There is also a chance that the Mi A2 makes it to Russia and Western Europe. The phone recently passed through the EEC regulatory commission’s website, though it does not guarantee a launch in Russia and Western Europe. Xiaomi Mi A2: Specs and features The nitty-gritty The Xiaomi Mi A2 could be a rebranded version of the already announced Mi 6X. The handset could feature a 6-inch display, the Snapdragon 660 chipset, and 4 or 6GB of RAM. It should be part of the Android One family and sport a dual-camera setup. The Xiaomi Mi A1 is a rebranded version of the Mi 5X. The only difference between the two is that the Mi 5X runs Android with the company’s MIUI skin on top, while the Mi A1 is an Android One device. The story is expected to be the same this year, meaning the Mi A2 could be a rebranded variant of the already announced Mi 6X. Editor's Pick related article These are the best Xiaomi phonesXiaomi might not be well known in the West, but it's popular in many Asian countries. It was the fourth-largest smartphone manufacturer by market share in China last year, according to Counterpoint. It beat Apple by … If that’s the case, the phone could sport a 6-inch Full HD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and pack a Snapdragon 660 chipset under the hood. According to MySmartPrice, the device will be available in four configurations, featuring 4GB of RAM and 32/64/128GB of storage and 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage. For comparison, the Mi A1 comes with a smaller 5.5-inch Full HD display, the Snapdragon 625 chipset, 4GB of RAM, and 32/64GB of storage. The Xiaomi Mi A2 may also feature dual cameras on the back with 20MP and 12MP sensors for those fancy bokeh shots. The setup should support AI-powered scene recognition to identify what’s in frame and automatically adjust the settings to produce the best image possible. The selfie snapper up front should come in at 20MP. Other specs include a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, an IR blaster, and up to 128GB of storage. The battery could have a 3,010mAh capacity, making it slightly smaller than the one of the Mi A1 (3,080mAh). Unfortunately, there likely won’t be a headphone jack on board, which could be a deal breaker for some. On the software side, the device is expected to be part of the Android One family, offering a clean version of the OS without any bloatware. This will likely be the main selling point of the Mi A2, especially for those who dislike Xiaomi’s MIUI skin. A retail site in Poland put up a listing of the Mi A2, and the details on that listing line up with what we’ve already heard via the rumor mill. However, the page was taken down quickly, so we can’t consider that information as anything other than rumor. Xiaomi Mi A2 rumored specificationsXiaomi Mi A1 Display6-inch IPS LCD panel 2,160 x 1,080 resolution 18:9 aspect ratio5.5-inch IPS LCD panel 1,920 x 1,080 resolution 16:9 aspect ratio ProcessorSnapdragon 660Snapdragon 625 RAM4/6GB4GB Storage32/64/128GB32/64GB MicroSDNoYes CameraRear: Dual-camera setup with 12 and 20MP sensors Front: 20MPRear: Dual-camera setup with two 12MP sensors Front: 5MP Battery3,010mAh3,080mAh Headphone jackNoYes SoftwareAndroid 8.1 Oreo (Android One)Android 7.1.1 Nougat (Android One) Xiaomi Mi A2: Design MySmartPrice The nitty-gritty The Xiaomi Mi A2 is expected to look the same as the Mi 6X. The handset could sport slimmer bezels than its predecessor. It may feature a metal back and a vertically-positioned dual-camera setup. The Xiaomi Mi A2 is expected to come with the same design as the Mi 6X, so we already know what it may look like. The device could sport slimmer bezels than its predecessor and ditch the capacitive buttons on the chin for a more modern look. It will likely retain the metal back and feature a vertically-positioned dual-camera setup instead of a horizontal one. The back may also feature a fingerprint scanner in the middle and Xiaomi’s branding further down. Xiaomi Mi 6X MIUI Forum According to MySmartPrice, the Xiaomi Mi A2 will come in three colors: black, blue, and gold. The Mi 6X is also available in these three colors, although you can get it in red, gold, and rose gold as well. We expected Xioami to release the Mi A2 in a few unique color options to differentiate it from the Mi 6X, but it looks like that may not happen. MySmartPrice also acquired official renders of the Mi A2, which looks to come in three colors: red, gold, and black. The outlet’s previous report pegged a blue color option, so we do not know if that will come later or if it exists at all. Xiaomi Mi A2: Price The nitty-gritty The Xiaomi Mi A2 is expected to cost roughly the same as the Mi 6X. That means it could be a little more expensive than its predecessor. Pricing could start at around $250. The Xiaomi Mi A1 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage retailed for 15,000 rupees in India at launch (~$225), making it similarly priced as the Mi 5X. Although pricing for the Xiaomi Mi A2 hasn’t been confirmed yet, we can assume it will go for roughly the same as the Mi 6X. Read next: Best budget phones ($500 and under) That means it could be a tad more expensive than its predecessor, as the Mi 6X with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage launched with a price tag of 1,600 yuan in China (~$250). The 6GB and 64GB model went for 1,800 yuan (~$280), while the high-end 6GB and 128GB variant was priced at 2,000 yuan (~$310). Prices in Europe could be even higher. Swiss retailer Digitec Galaxus has the Xiaomi Mi A2 with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage listed on its website at CHF 290, which translates to around 250 euros or $290. The 4GB/64GB model is up for pre-order at CHF 330 (~285 euros/$330). These are all the rumors we’ve come across so far about the Xiaomi Mi A2. We’ll update this page as we hear more. In the meantime, would you consider getting Xiaomi’s latest if it comes to your region? Let us know in the comments!