Xiaomi Mi A3

Xiaomi Mi A3: Design

The Xiaomi Mi A3 is the 3rd generation Android One device from Xiaomi, which is also the first Android One smartphone to feature a triple rear-camera setup. The smartphone has an all-glass design with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Overall, the Xiaomi Mi A3 flaunts a premium-looking design with a 6.08-inch AMOLED display with dot drop notch. In fact, the Xiaomi Mi A3 looks a lot similar to the company's flagship, the Mi 9.

Xiaomi Mi A3: Hardware Performance

The Xiaomi Mi A3 is one of the first smartphones in the world to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SoC, coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Unlike the Mi A2, the Xiaomi Mi A3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is a good add-on, especially for those, who listen to music via wired headsets. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 is a capable octa-core chipset, and the smartphone can play games like PUBG without any issue, as the smartphone has a 720p display, the smartphone can perform well even while running graphics-intensive apps, as the chipset has to drive less number of pixels.

Xiaomi Mi A3: Camera Performance

The Xiaomi Mi A3 has a triple rear-camera setup with a 48 MP primary camera, 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2 MP depth camera. At the front, the smartphone houses a single 32 MP selfie camera, capable of supporting Face Unlock. The primary camera setup on the Xiaomi Mi A3 can record 1080p videos, and also supports a boast of camera-centric features like panorama mode, portrait mode, and night mode for improved low-light camera performance.

Xiaomi Mi A3: Price To Specs Ratio

The Xiaomi Mi A3 retails in Europe for 249 Euros or Rs. 20,000, which makes it an expensive smartphone, especially because the smartphone features a 720p display. There is no doubt in the fact that the Xiaomi Mi A3 has a capable chipset with AMOLED display. However, having a low-resolution screen, especially on a phone that costs around Rs. 20,000 is a bummer. The smartphone runs on Android 9 Pie OS with stock Android skin, which makes it an attractive offering. If you are looking for a stock Android smartphones with features like triple camera, in-display fingerprint sensor, AMOLED display, and all under Rs. 20,000, then the Mi A3 might make the cut.

Xiaomi Mi A3: Important Features/Highlights

The Xiaomi Mi A3 solves most of the issues found on the Mi A2. The 3rd Gen Mi A3 has a better display (though it is a low-resolution panel) with a capable chipset, and the company resurrects the headphone jack. The 4030 mAh battery makes sure that the smartphone can last up to an entire day on a single charge. Xiaomi Mi A3 is also one of the most premium-looking Android smartphones that we have seen. If you value a good premium design, then, you will appreciate the design offered on the Xiaomi Mi A3.

Xiaomi Mi A3: Verdict

The Xiaomi Mi A3 is one of those smartphones, which offers a great set of features with a few setbacks. Though the smartphone has an AMOLED display, it is still a 720p panel, which makes it a bit dated, especially for those, who watch a lot of content on the go. If you are looking for a great Android One smartphone with premium design, bigger battery, and triple camera setup, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is the one you can go for.