2017 saw the release of the Google Pixel 2, Samsung Galaxy S8, and, on the Apple side, the iPhone X. While these phones are flagships monsters with a plethora of features, the caveat is that they are very expensive and will immediately turn away regular buyers. But one model from this year has stood out for having most of the features of the mentioned phones while being easy on the budget. That’s the Xiaomi Mi Ai.
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To be sure, the Chinese company has been making great, competitively priced smartphones in the past few years, and the Mi Ai is a crowning glory of sorts. For one, like the Pixel line, it’s an Android One phone. This means that it’s officially powered by Google.
There are great benefits to having that Android One stamp, as it means updates on the latest Android versions come to the phone first. Also, it’s devoid of tons of manufacturer bloatware. It’s simply a solid, hassle-free interface.
The Mi A1 has garnered high reviews and editors’ choice awards among many Android- expert websites. Aside from the stock Android experience, it comes in a slim 7.3mm body with a 5.5-inch LTPS IPS Full HD display and 2.5D curved glass at the top. It is driven by the trusted octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a base internal storage of 64GB (which can be improved on by adding 128GB via a microSD card slot).
The Mi Ai features dual rear cameras, a unique feature for its mid-range pricing. This is particularly enticing because these are both 12MP cameras, with one using wide-angle and the other a telephoto lens. These cameras allow for solid zoom and portrait shots in various lighting conditions.
Finally, the Xiaomi Mi Ai comes with Android 7.1 Nougat, which should seamlessly update to the Oreo before the year ends.
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