Xiaomi Mi A1 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Xiaomi Mi A1
Brand: Xiaomi
Rating: 3.33 (6 reviews)

Added: 10.26.17 | Updated: 02.12.20

Model: Mi A1
Brand: Xiaomi
Rating: 3.33 out of 5 (6 votes)
Price: 170 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2017
Dimensions: 155.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight: 165 g
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Built-in memory: 64 GB
Screen: LTPS IPS LCD 5.5 inches
Battery: 3080 mAh
Rear camera: Dual, 12MP
Front camera: Single, 5MP

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Common

Brand and model	Xiaomi Mi A1
Other names	For Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, LATAM. Also known as Xiaomi Mi 5X in China.
Launch date	2017, September

Price

First price	170 EUR

Design

Height	6.12 in (155.4 mm)
Width	2.98 in ( 75.8 mm)
Depth	0.29 in ( 7.3 mm)
Weight	5.82 oz (165 grams)
Build materials	Front glass, aluminum frame, back
Water resistant
Colors	Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	LTPS IPS LCD
Size	5.5 in
Screen Area	82.6 cm²
Resolution	1080 x 1920 px
Points per inch	403 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	16:9
Ratio (screen:body)	70.1%
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	- Adreno 506

Memory

Internal Memory	64 GB, 4 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One
User Interface	Android One

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Dual
Specs	-12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1.25µm, PDAF -12 MP, f/2.6, 50mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording	2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-5 MP
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300)
SIM Card	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	No
USB	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Battery

Capacity	3080 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Po
Charging	-Charging 5V/2A 10W

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	FM radio
Others	-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity , Infrared blaster

Other specifications

Others

Xiaomi Mi A1 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Xiaomi Mi A1 scores 96807 points in AnTuTu 8, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 8 Score	96807 (Position 940 out of 1146)
Antutu 7 Score	78560 (Position 428 out of 2128)

Antutu 8 Ranking
934. Tecno Spark 7	100378
935. Tecno Spark 5 pro	99100
936. Tecno Pova Neo	98463
937. Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus	98407
938. Blackview A80 Pro	98070
939. BLU J5L	96894
940. Xiaomi Mi A1	96807
941. vivo Y20A	95876
942. Honor 9S	95872
943. Ulefone Note 9P	95839
944. Doogee S59	95654
945. Huawei Y6p	95455
946. Samsung Galaxy A01	95432

Antutu 7 Ranking
422. Apple iPhone 6	79202
423. UMIDIGI A7	79005
424. Tecno Tecno Spark 6 Air	78945
425. Xiaomi Redmi S2	78926
426. Tecno Tecno Camon 16 S	78790
427. Nokia XL	78772
428. Xiaomi Mi A1	78560
429. BLU J5L	78521
430. Sony Xperia 10	78326
431. Oukitel K10	77727
432. Elephone U	77457
433. Xiaomi Mi Max 2	77325
434. Sony Xperia X Compact	77152

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core	190 (Position 550 out of 578)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core	841 (Position 483 out of 577)
GeekBench 5 Single Core	169 (Position 1487 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	1000 (Position 1263 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	859 (Position 397 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	4171 (Position 234 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 Battery	3415

GeekBench 6 Single Core Ranking
544. Nokia 6.1	193
545. Motorola Moto G6 Plus	193
546. Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL	193
547. Asus Zenfone 5	192
548. Sony Xperia Ace III	191
549. Xiaomi Mi Max 2	191
550. Xiaomi Mi A1	190
551. Sony Xperia XA2 Plus	189
552. Honor 6x (2016)	189
553. Xiaomi Mi 4c	189
554. Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC	188
555. Xiaomi Redmi S2	188
556. vivo X9	188

GeekBench 6 Multi Core Ranking
477. Oppo R9s	849
478. Sony Xperia XA2 Plus	848
479. Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra ZU680KL	846
480. Samsung Galaxy A21s	844
481. Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)	843
482. Samsung Galaxy C7	843
483. Xiaomi Mi A1	841
484. Samsung Galaxy A7	839
485. Apple iPhone 6s Plus	838
486. Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL	837
487. Motorola Moto X4	836
488. Xiaomi Mi Max 2	836
489. Samsung Galaxy M20	834

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1481. Motorola Moto G5S Plus	170
1482. Oppo F3 Plus	170
1483. Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra	170
1484. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X	170
1485. vivo V5 Plus	170
1486. Huawei nova plus	170
1487. Xiaomi Mi A1	169
1488. Doogee X97 Pro	168
1489. vivo Y3s (2021)	168
1490. Wiko View5 Plus	168
1491. Vargo VX3	168
1492. Xiaomi Redmi S2	168
1493. Huawei Mate 9 Lite	168

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
1257. Motorola Moto G Power (2022)	1011
1258. vivo X9	1011
1259. Samsung Galaxy C7	1008
1260. TCL 30+	1005
1261. Wiko View5 Plus	1005
1262. Oppo R9s	1003
1263. Xiaomi Mi A1	1000
1264. Xiaomi Mi A1 (5X)	999
1265. Samsung Galaxy A12 (India)	998
1266. Motorola Moto E22s	996
1267. Nokia G20	996
1268. Sony Xperia XA2 Plus	996
1269. iiiF150 Air1	995

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
391. Oppo A83	863
392. Motorola Moto X4	863
393. Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra	863
394. Motorola Moto G6 Plus	861
395. Meizu m3x	861
396. Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL	860
397. Xiaomi Mi A1	859
398. Honor X7a	855
399. Sony Xperia XA1	855
400. HTC U11 Life	854
401. Huawei nova	854
402. Yezz Max 1 Plus	853
403. Sony Xperia XA2	853

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
228. Xiaomi Redmi Y3	4213
229. Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro	4213
230. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)	4208
231. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)	4204
232. Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL	4188
233. ZTE nubia M2	4172
234. Xiaomi Mi A1	4171
235. Samsung Galaxy J7 V	4162
236. Motorola Moto G5S Plus	4161
237. Samsung Galaxy S6 Active	4149
238. Tecno Phantom 9	4143
239. Oppo A54s	4130
240. BLU J5L	4121

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Xiaomi. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Description of the Xiaomi Mi A1 Specs

The Xiaomi Mi A1 is a smartphone that was released in September 2017. It operates on GSM, HSPA, and LTE network technologies. In terms of LTE, it supports various bands including band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), and 40(2300). Its internet browsing and download experiences are supported by the use of EDGE and GPRS, with HSPA speeds reaching up to 42.2/5.76 Mbps and LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 at 300/50 Mbps.

This model weighs 165 grams and accepts a microSD memory card of up to 128 GB, which must be used in place of the second SIM in its hybrid slot. It has an internal memory of 64 GB and 4 GB of RAM. In terms of dimensions, it measures 155.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm with a screen size of 5.5 inches. The smartphone features a capacitive touchscreen, LTPS IPS LCD type, with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 403 PPI. The screen boasts 16 million colors and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and has a 16:9 ratio with 70.1% screen-to-body proportion.

For connectivity, the Xiaomi Mi A1 offers Bluetooth 4.2 with A2DP and LE, along with Wi-Fi capabilities that support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standards, dual-band, WiFi Direct, and hotspot. The USB connection is managed through a 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector. While NFC is not available, GPS functionalities are, with support for A-GPS, GLONASS, and BDS. The mobile device has a dual-camera system with 12 MP resolution featuring specs like 2x optical zoom and a dual-LED dual-tone flash. Video recording is enabled at 2160p@30fps, and a front-facing 5 MP camera handles selfies and video calls.

To enhance the user's audio experience, the Xiaomi Mi A1 comes with an active noise cancellation feature with a dedicated mic. FM radio is also included, plus a standard 3.5mm headphone jack for private listening. The rear-mounted fingerprint sensor boosts the phone’s security along with additional sensors like the accelerometer, gyro, and proximity. The phone's structure is built of front glass, coupled with an aluminum frame and back, and is available in colors like Black, Gold, Rose Gold, and Red.

At the time of its launch, it held a market price of about 170 EUR. Standard battery charging is supported at 5V/2A 10W. Please explore the details further down this page to understand the full range of features offered by the Xiaomi Mi A1 and to see how it compares to other models.

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Xiaomi Mi A1 Release Date

The Xiaomi Mi A1 was officially announced and released on September, 2017. It is available in Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Red.

Xiaomi Mi A1 Price

The Xiaomi Mi A1 starts at 170 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
64 GB	170 EUR
4 GB RAM	170 EUR

A 8GB version of the Xiaomi Mi A1 is not officially available — 4GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Xiaomi Mi A1 cost?

The price of the Xiaomi Mi A1 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 170 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Xiaomi Mi A1 come out?

The Xiaomi Mi A1 was released on September, 2017.

What is the size and weight of Xiaomi Mi A1 ?

The Xiaomi Mi A1 has dimensions of Height: 155.4 mm Width: 75.8 mm Thickness: 7.3 mm and weighs approximately 165 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Xiaomi Mi A1?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 px at a pixel density of 403 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Xiaomi Mi A1 have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) with processor Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53. Xiaomi Mi A1 is available with internal memory of 64 GB, 4 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Xiaomi Mi A1?

The device have a Dual rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1.25µm, PDAF 12 MP, f/2.6, 50mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom and features like Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Xiaomi Mi A1?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 5 MP and features like

What colors does the Xiaomi Mi A1 come in?

The Xiaomi Mi A1 is available in the following colors: Black, Gold, Rose Gold, Red.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Xiaomi Mi A1?

The Xiaomi Mi A1 scores 96807 points in AnTuTu 8.