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Xiaomi Mi A2 4GB/64GB Android One Phone US $167.52 / AU $235.40 Delivered from Banggood

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Spotted this in Banggood's coupon feed. Xiaomi Mi A2 Android One phone (currently officially updated to 9.0 Pie) was US $199.99, use coupon code 4BGA24CC to get $50 off, and

  $199.99
 - $50.00 (coupon discount)
 +  $2.30 (shipping)
 + $15.23 (GST)
---------
  $167.52 (USD)
  $235.40 (AUD via MC FX)

A bit cheaper than a week ago. Probably not the most featured packed Chinese-phone at this price range, but Xiaomi phones are well constructed, and it's on Android One programme to receive OTA updates. No band28 & no NFC would be an issue for some. GSM Arena, Xiaomi official page.

  • Snapdragon 660
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB eMMC
  • 5.99" FHD+

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  • So lo on 15/04/2019 - 10:19
    +1

    Wow, great price. Beats the Aliexpress special price they had last week by a fair bit.

  • pinkybrain on 15/04/2019 - 10:22

    how does this compare to pocophone f1?

    • dcep on 15/04/2019 - 10:26
      +2

      $150 cheaper

      can't compare sd660 to sd845

      • cerealsmok3r on 15/04/2019 - 11:00

        what about camera specs?

        • dcep on 15/04/2019 - 12:11

          this has better camera on stock

          not sure about after gcam mod on F1

          • Bigboomboom on 15/04/2019 - 13:24
            +1

            @dcep: You sure? F1 after update to Pie has quite competent stock camera app, and recent update allow 4K 60fps recording.

            • dcep on 15/04/2019 - 13:56

              @Bigboomboom: You might be right. Looks like F1 is better after the updates.

    • Zylam Marex on 15/04/2019 - 10:28
      +7

      SD845 vs SD660
      4000 mAh vs 3000
      6GB vs 4GB
      SD card vs None
      Headphone jack vs None
      Miui vs Android One (You can however flash custom roms to the Poco)
      Notch vs None
      Camera differences maybe?

      • Jamesx on 15/04/2019 - 11:36

        MiUI vs Android One
        Dual SIMs in XiaoMi is always hybrid, so you can have a microSD and a SIM together.
        The A2 Lite actually has two SIM and additional dedicate microSD slot. Would love that on any phone!

        • dcep on 15/04/2019 - 12:00
          +2

          no hybrid slot for a2

          • langitbiru on 15/04/2019 - 13:58

            @dcep: Sorry guy, newbie here, so i assume A2 Android One posted by OP has 2 SIM slots, where i can put 2 sims into it? PLUS there is another slot for microSD, am i correct?

            then what is hybrid slot again ?

            care to share more info and advise?

            thinking of getting one…

            • dcep on 15/04/2019 - 14:01
              +6

              @langitbiru: no

              a2 only 2 sims slots, no sd slot, no hybrid slot, so no expandable memory

              a2 lite , got 2 sims slot + sd slot

              hybrid slot means sim2 slot can put either sim card OR sd card

              • langitbiru on 15/04/2019 - 19:40

                @dcep: thanks buddy, very clear explanation. thumbs up

    • achew on 15/04/2019 - 13:31
      +1

      Check gsmarena.com for comparisons, camera assessments etc.
      https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=9293&idPhone2…

      achew
      'scuse me

    • garage sale on 15/04/2019 - 18:34

      Just as bad Poco , also no NFC or band 28 ….

  • ECE on 15/04/2019 - 10:26

    Nice find Boss

    • Zylam Marex on 15/04/2019 - 10:30
      +3

      If you are OzBargain, wouldn't you be the boss here?

      • ECE on 15/04/2019 - 10:31
        +2

        Just a copycat.the original is the OP.
        🖖

        • Zylam Marex on 15/04/2019 - 11:07

          Well maybe it's time for reunification of the vulcans and romulans!

  • wiz187 on 15/04/2019 - 10:34
    +2

    Have this phone. Camera is amazing compared to my previous phone.NFC would be good, also expansion slot lacking, otherwise I find it good. Paid close to $280 6 months ago.

    • DannyBoy on 15/04/2019 - 11:18
      +1

      If you don't mind me asking what was your previous phone?

      • wiz187 on 15/04/2019 - 11:40
        +1

        iPhone 5… That's the problem with buying good cases for your phone, they never break, lol. Otterbox defender case, I can recommend.

        • macrocephalic on 15/04/2019 - 15:08

          I'm on my second xiaomi, never had a case on either and also never broken either - even after some drops which really should have, like being dropped edge first onto the corner of a concrete kerb.

          • DannyBoy on 15/04/2019 - 15:38

            @macrocephalic: Got very lucky i think

            • macrocephalic on 15/04/2019 - 17:22
              +2

              @DannyBoy: The cheapest xiaomi's use a lot more plastic than the likes of Apple. Plastic, while feeling cheaper, is much better at absorbing impact without breaking (how much something distorts without breaking is literally called plasticity).

              These cheap Chinese phones don't perform as well as high end brand names, but if they do everything that you need, then they're a very good option.

  • Gomo on 15/04/2019 - 10:42

    I'm still Rockin with the Mi5x (MiA1) 😃 running pie on it! Love it

  • willyroo on 15/04/2019 - 10:45

    Mmm wonder if the GCam port works on this. SD660, Android Pie…

    • systema on 15/04/2019 - 10:52

      Needs to unlock API2 for Gcam to work. Currently using one with GCam from Arnova but slow motion video is still not available in the GCam app.

  • vjknight on 15/04/2019 - 10:53
    +2

    daughter bought one 6 months ago. loves it. top photos etc.
    i bought another via shopback 20% rebate on aliexpress last month - hasnt arrived yet. final out of pocket will be $210.

  • davohatcher on 15/04/2019 - 11:01
    +1

    I got this for $200.23 delivered with the recent shop back deal (pending i actually get the cashback)

    Great phone for the price :)

    • ozhunter68 on 15/04/2019 - 11:14

      Whoever got this phone for $200-$210 ( after getting cash back ) got a great deal for that phone ( possibly close to cost price for the Ali seller after freight costs paid ).

    • mintyman on 15/04/2019 - 11:15
      +14

      It runs Android One not MIUI?

    • ozhunter68 on 15/04/2019 - 11:18
      +3

      For your money, a lot of Xiaomi/Redmi phones offer great value, but obviously just like most other phones for most people not 100% perfect.

      Also this phone does not run Xiaomi's MIUI, it runs Android One.

      P.S. I did not neg you, rather debate points with reason.

    • DannyBoy on 15/04/2019 - 11:20
      +7

      I personally found their UI better than the bloated Samsung versions.

      • [Deactivated] on 15/04/2019 - 11:47

        Try XiaoMi once, never go back to Samsung.

      • macrocephalic on 15/04/2019 - 15:10

        Yes, as much as miui is a little different, and can be a bit heavy, it's still better than lots of other proprietary incarnations (like Samsung).

    • Clear on 15/04/2019 - 11:34

      Relevant

      Seriously though this one of the best Xiaomi phones you can buy in this price range, especially with Android One.

    • garage sale on 15/04/2019 - 18:36

      Saying meh to Xiaomi users is like saying iPhone is expensive to Apple users …the fanbois will neg …

    • Garroshs on 16/04/2019 - 15:24

      miui 10 is actually really really decent. Huge upgrade over the 9.0 update

  • Petesdragon85 on 15/04/2019 - 11:24
    +1

    This or wait for the Redmi Note 7 Pro?

    • footlongdong on 15/04/2019 - 11:33

      No global version for note 7 pro only the regular note 7 afaik.

  • iuselect on 15/04/2019 - 11:38
    +1

    how does this compare to say the other xiaomis with SD632/SD636?

    I'm deciding to between something like this and probably the Redmi Note 5/Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 which both have large battery capacities.

    • Cheeper on 15/04/2019 - 13:12
      +1

      Recently went for RN5. Great proven phone. Has large battery, use regular headphone jack & charger, decent camera in AI version & I scored the H version with extended band capability inc B28. I prefer MIUI over pure Android, much more stable.
      As long as it has SD 6??+ you wont need more.

  • SpendLess on 15/04/2019 - 11:42
    +3

    does anyone know how this compares to the SHARP AQUOS S3 6" Snapdragon 630 4GB + 64GB which is slightly cheaper.

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/448193

    thanks

    • ruskiromka on 15/04/2019 - 12:09
      +1

      I'd go Sharp.

      • garage sale on 15/04/2019 - 18:37

        Sharp has NFC and band 28 …

    • adhin on 15/04/2019 - 12:11
      +2

      Go to GSM arena and click 'compare'. Has helped me to SpendLess in the past.

    • Darron65 on 15/04/2019 - 12:22

      I believe the Aquos has NFC.

    • abctoz on 15/04/2019 - 13:33
      +3

      the snapdragon 660 is a lot faster, around twice the single thread performance

      https://www.notebookcheck.net/630-vs-660_9246_9944.247596.0.…

    • sir_bazz on 15/04/2019 - 13:54
      +1

      For me, 3rd party developer support for custom ROMs is more important than B28 or NFC, so would go this phone.

      Can also see good value in the Aquos if not concerned with software updates.

  • ruskiromka on 15/04/2019 - 12:07
    +4

    Too many minuses for the price range. No NFC, No Band 28, No expandable storage. Sharp Aquos S3 and Umidigi F1 play represent better value.

    • BadGiraffe on 15/04/2019 - 13:53
      +1

      The big plus here is Android One.

      • macrocephalic on 15/04/2019 - 15:11

        The umidigi F1 uses pretty much stock android.

  • netjock on 15/04/2019 - 12:20
    +2

    Would hold off A3 around the corner. 2 years of updated but phone was launched a year ago therefore only 12 months of updates left.

    • team teri on 16/04/2019 - 01:49
      +1

      Late July, so 14 1/2 months of OS updates left. And even then it won't be dead instantly, it will get security updates for another year after that.

      Considering that the A3 release date is still only a rumour and the price will probably be an extra $100 to $150 initially, I reckon the A2 is still a good deal.

      • netjock on 16/04/2019 - 13:21

        Okay Mr Precise. You want to work out the ROI, IRR, NPV, Risk Weighted Return etc for this also?

  • PvsNP on 15/04/2019 - 12:20

    Hi, any android phones with a display size less than 5 inch?

    • Cheaparoo on 15/04/2019 - 14:15
      +1

      Samsung S10E is 5.8" but lack of bezels makes it fit in a chassis like used to house 5.2" phones.
      Can get it for ~$850 when discounted on here.

    • s0144886 on 15/04/2019 - 15:25
      +2

      Samsung j5 pro with 5.2" $299 at JB hi Fi

  • hopper on 15/04/2019 - 12:32

    Looking for phone with b28, NFC and fps… Under $300. Any recommendations?

  • Wystri Warrick on 15/04/2019 - 12:51
    +1

    Wow great deal scotty.
    Cheapest I've seen the A2.

  • sharkfan12 on 15/04/2019 - 12:55
    +4

    Just bought two of these last month. Coming from an Redmi Note 3 Pro and Redmi 4 Pro (wifes phone) I must say I MUCH prefer the MIUI OS than Android One.
    Its just the little things that I have come used to, like turning off the torch with the lock screen button, instead of unlocking, swiping down notification bar and clicking torch button again. MIUI has lots of little tweeks that just make using the phone much easier on a day to day basis.

    • abctoz on 15/04/2019 - 13:43
      +2

      if you like tinkering it looks like you can get miui on it: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/how-to/guide-convert-…

    • BadGiraffe on 15/04/2019 - 13:56
      +1

      I found that too. Same boat. Redmi Note 3 to Mi A2. Minus the ads, MIUI is a pretty solid rom.

    • [Deactivated] on 15/04/2019 - 18:48

      Same do I, miui is much more user friendly.
      Stock ROM should compare with overloaded Samsung style ROMs in stead of miui.

  • Duckman on 15/04/2019 - 13:28
    +2

    Does anyone have a recommendation for a notchless phone with a good camera (pretty much the only feature I really care about) in a similar price range or up to $500? NFC would be a bonus.

    • dcep on 15/04/2019 - 14:06
      +1

      lg v30+

      • giventofly on 15/04/2019 - 14:54

        Absolutely this (regularly can be had for $480)

    • ruskiromka on 15/04/2019 - 17:23

      Umidigi S3 Pro $280 USD before cashback. Has the Sony 48 MP sensor.

  • musicinbed69 on 15/04/2019 - 14:19
    -3

    Crazy how behind mid-tier android is in processing power compared to old iphones.

    mi a2
    https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/12798752

    vs

    iphone 6s (almost 5 years old)
    https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/12798520

    No wonder my 6s+ feels so snappy.

    • Cheaparoo on 15/04/2019 - 14:26

      That linked mi a2 score is about 20% off the multi-core mark (5000 vs 6000):

      https://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/search?dir=desc&q=mi+a2…

    • dcep on 15/04/2019 - 14:27

      check price

    • HandsomeMonkey on 15/04/2019 - 14:40

      There's always one Apple user who has to comment on their awesome iPoo and talk down an Android phone. I am sure you paid 3 times more for your Apple device. Right?

      • garage sale on 15/04/2019 - 18:41
        +2

        And they get 3 years more if updates ….

        • sir_bazz on 16/04/2019 - 00:15

          This is why I rate custom ROM support so highly.
          Still have 2 X Nexus 7 2013's for PoGo here and both are running Android Pie with the latest security patches…… and doing it well.

          I reckon that's pretty darn good for devices that are closing in on 6 years old.

    • Kontiki on 15/04/2019 - 15:06
      +3

      It's a $200 phone. That buys you an Apple… er.. sticker?

      Price/performance ratio is always interesting with Apple. See the 5-year old Mac Pro that still sells for close to $6000 and has DDR3(!) RAM in it.

      Have some Apple gear myself, but horses for courses.

  • Godgodgod on 15/04/2019 - 14:29
    +1

    I have 6+128 variant.
    Monthly security updates are on par with pixel (2 week delay).
    Phone feels really snappy mostly unless you are doing lots of things together. Camera2api is not available without modification so you miss out on awesome Google cam night mode.
    The stock camera is open par or slightly better than my old galaxy s7.

    Battery life is decent not great. About 3 hours of SOT.
    Overall a good android one mid tier. Although soon to be replaced with mia3. If Redmi note 7 pricing is any indicator, mia3 will be around the same price as this.

    • Godgodgod on 15/04/2019 - 14:31
      +1

      One thing I should have mentioned, inside big buildings you only get 3g on boost(Telstra) network due to lack of b28

    • Zylam Marex on 15/04/2019 - 14:40

      Thanks, I wanted to know of SOT.

  • Captain Hindsight on 15/04/2019 - 14:45

    Hmmm, Have to buy my son a new phone, was going to get an iPhone se as most stuff we have is Apple but maybe this is the way to go as better phone at similar price?

    • dcep on 15/04/2019 - 14:59

      yes, unless you want your son to grow up later, taking personal loan $3k or signup 5yr contract to get iphone 12

      • Captain Hindsight on 15/04/2019 - 15:15

        its a bit like that although not sure I want to get him such a large phone. Also does anyone know if you get shop back on this? My notifier is saying unto 13%?

        Thanks

    • Kontiki on 15/04/2019 - 15:17

      It's not a better phone than the iPhone, but it's perfectly adequate and leaves you room to also buy an Apple TV & Mac Mini for the same price as one iPhone.

      • crentist on 15/04/2019 - 16:27

        iphones arent really better than android though either. been using an iphone se for 2 years now, other than security there isnt anything much better than my old sony, some things are worse. but phones are all basically the same, just a hassle to switch around

    • garage sale on 15/04/2019 - 18:43
      -5

      Go iPhone …then you get iMessages and FaceTime between all your devices and family members.
      My son just swapped from android to Apple as his friends are mainly iPhone.

      • Kontiki on 16/04/2019 - 11:34

        iMessages a.k.a. proprietary crap.

        I switched from Apple to Android years ago and couldn't receive text messages from iPhone users for ages, because their iPhones kept thinking I still used iMessage.

        Services like Whatsapp are cross-platform and heaps better.

  • Garroshs on 15/04/2019 - 14:46

    Rip. I just bought a pocophone f1 yesterday

    • he88388 on 15/04/2019 - 15:39

      How much was your pocophone F1 yesterday? 4g/64g rom version?

      I paid for my sharp aquos S3 last week at USD$140+gst (4/64gb) and it is coming on snail mail.
      I am getting inpatient. How long is shipping with Banggood?

    • Zylam Marex on 15/04/2019 - 16:05

      You got a great deal, I would pick Poco over this.

      • Garroshs on 15/04/2019 - 16:10
        +1

        Yeah i guess you're right. Although if i had of seen this deal yesterday than i'd have got the Mi2 instead.

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