Xiaomi Mi A3 review Comments
- Anonym
- Jyb
Ivan, 02 Aug 2019I could be wrong, but I don't think that the A series is primarily aimed at business people wi... more"Business-like" instead of business, as in the phone individuals will use for work (but also snap some pictures with on their time off). Similarly, it's not "strong cybersecurity concerns", just the basic security concerns (such has having the latest patch level that fixes known vulnerabilities in device drivers/kernel) for which most Android manufacturers have a shockingly disregard.
I don't have any data specifically about the Mi Ax series, but Google has some hints about devices running vanilla Android (from Pixels to any other Android One). None of those hints indicate a preference by gamers, but features such as Android for Work seem to have higher usage in these devices (Pixels and other vanilla Android). Remind me again why optimizing for gamers, at the detriment of features that matter to these users, is just as valid of a point?
- martino
- p{w
"editing number or rows and columns"
I have the MI A3, there is no way to edit the number of rows and columns.
It is always 5 columns and the icons themselves just get bigger or smaller.
Fonts are also horrible, at default setting even the text "Facebook" get's cut off because the icons are so close to each other.
- Ivan
- pux
Anonym, 02 Aug 2019"You would prefer a 1080p screen. Someone else would complain that that both brings the price ... moreI could be wrong, but I don't think that the A series is primarily aimed at business people with strong cybersecurity (or any other) concerns. I'd say that it's more meant for the regular folks who want something "cheap and cheerful", with the camera being the standout feature on the A1 and probably now again on the A3 (not just with the main 48Mpx sensor, but also the decent wide-angle and the new selfie module).
- Anonym
- Jyb
Ivan, 02 Aug 2019There is no perfect. Something may be perfect for you, but not others. For example, I would li... more"You would prefer a 1080p screen. Someone else would complain that that both brings the price up and halves the framerate in games, and those would be perfectly valid points."
That's why every brand has more than just a single model, so they can cater to the specific needs of each type of customer. The point being, I see no indication from Google that vanilla devices are used more by gamers than other kinds of users. In fact, what I can infer from empirical evidence, is that business-like users who do not care for gaming but want timely security updates for their work phone are the ones purchasing this kinds of devices.
So the question becomes, is it really a valid point to compromise on a feature that matters to most of your buyers, just for the sake of improving performance in a use-case which isn't why people are buying your phone? I think not.
- Ivan
- pux
Anonymous, 02 Aug 2019This phone is the perfect example of how manufacturers intentionally do NOT come up with the p... moreThere is no perfect. Something may be perfect for you, but not others. For example, I would like NFC and a dedicated microSD slot. An IR blaster, on the other hand, I consider at most a "nice to have". You would prefer a 1080p screen. Someone else would complain that that both brings the price up and halves the framerate in games, and those would be perfectly valid points.
So there is no perfect phone, but Xiaomi has made one that performs well without heating up or throttling, takes pretty good photos (back and front), has a decent amount of extras (IR, 3.5mm, microSD, freaking radio), looks nice, is well made (GG5 all round), has great battery life and is still relatively cheap. And the only standout compromise is that it has a screen with "only" around 300ppi.
- Ivan
- pux
Ivan, 02 Aug 2019Xiaomi has pulled an interesting trick with the A3. The screen res and the raw SoC performance... moreAdding one (to me) important detail to the comparison with the Mi 9SE: the 9SE has NFC!
- Ivan
- pux
Marco M, 02 Aug 2019In my opinion even the non-pro Note 7 is a better option. Too bad for those wanting vanilla an... moreI would tend to disagree. I prefer the screen of the Note 7, but other than that, the performance will be the same or worse (especially in games - the higher res screen is nicer to look at, but demanding when you need to draw to it) and the camera setup is weaker, with a worse front camera and no ultrawide lens at the back. Also, subjectively, the RN7 is physically on the large side of what I can comfortably use in one hand.
The RN7 Pro is a bit of an upgrade, but it's costly, at least where I am the 6/128 Pro is over 50% more expensive than the 4/128 "regular" version and fairly close to the Mi 9T territory, which is a much better device.
- Anonymous
- XNE
I would have forgiven the low res screen if it at least had 675 but with ancient A73 based 665, I would only buy this if they launch if for what Mi A2 is currently selling for. Also, wtf is wrong with Xiaomi designers and excessively rounded corners? I’m surprised that the reviews never mention that.
- Anonymous
- vxw
This phone is the perfect example of how manufacturers intentionally do NOT come up with the perfect phone. They could have easily done so with a 1080 screen but this will take away the sales of their other models.
The CC9 is close to being a perfect phone but then again it's only for sale in China. The 9T is the most perfect phone out there but I need an IR blaster.
- Ivan
- JFj
Xiaomi has pulled an interesting trick with the A3. The screen res and the raw SoC performance wouldn't make you think that this was an upgrade to the A2, yet it most certainly is. In battery life, photo quality and gaming framerate, it blows the old model out of the water. Also, the design and build are much more up to modern standards and it has an OLED display. The screen resolution is a compromise, but it was probably key to hitting the price to performance ratio and very close to 300ppi is actually not horrible.
Also, comparing it to the Mi 9SE, apart from the slightly lower price, the A3 has a 3.5mm jack, a microSD card option (although useless to me, because I need dual SIM) and way better battery life on its side. Pure Android may also be considered a plus by some as MIUI has perhaps a slightly more aggressive memory and background process management and Android One might mean more regular and longer support through software updates (although MIUI devices usually fare fairly well in this respect too). The Mi 9SE does have its own trumps, though, with more RAM, better performance, sharper screen and (despite the obvious similarity) a slightly sleeker design.
- Marco M
- Mu3
Helbram, 02 Aug 2019This phone is the reason why they didn't release the RN7 Pro globally, because it will canniba... moreIn my opinion even the non-pro Note 7 is a better option. Too bad for those wanting vanilla android. Luckily I'm not one of them as I prefer MIUI :-)
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- a4U
Anonymous, 01 Aug 2019Yes it's possibleCan anyone please recommend which app can be installed to make the screen less bright?
Thanks!
- Helbram
- t7A
This phone is the reason why they didn't release the RN7 Pro globally, because it will cannibalize the Mi A3 for sure. The RN7 Pro with Pixel Experience or Lineage OS is the superior phone.
And please do a full review for the RN7 Pro.
- Anonymous
- Jpd
Awful display. I just wanted a Mia2 with better camera, 4000mha battery
- BurakArt
- gFG
piku, 01 Aug 2019You are forgetting iPhone XR lol XR actually has a beautiful screen. Not only the PPI is 326 (higher than A3), it also has a high quality LCD screen which supports wide color gamut. I was waiting for this device to upgrade from my A2, but I guess I'll wait another year.
- ZolaIII
- pp}
BrendonF, 01 Aug 2019You forgot the 20% more efficient in battery performance! Which efficiency? The advertised one, get serious. The nominal difference between 14 nm HD and 14 nm UHD (aka 11 nm) is eaten by higher clocks.
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