when i was using stock android on nexus 5 and nexus 5x, i didnt really see the need to clear cache/optimize the phone... i'd suggest that u do without it and see how it goes...

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For all potential new buyer and user of the Mi A1 that matters!



This new budget smartphone has a Google Pixel feel to it at one-fourth the price
Remember Android One? You may not, as it’s been quite a while. The Google initiative that meant to spread Android in low-cost devices in developing countries surfaced about three years ago but went sort of quiet.

Well, now it’s back and on a Xiaomi smartphone, the Mi A1. Xiaomi’s own interface, a heavy skin on Android, called the MiUi, is full of customisation and features that set it apart. But none of those are present on the new Mi A1, which has ‘pure Android’ on it. Apart from a tweak here and there, the software is all Google, which is why Xiaomi uses the tag line ‘Created by Xiaomi, Powered by Google,’ to describe the phone.

Stock advantage
Pure Android has a host of advantages, much as Mi fans may love Xiaomi’s MiUi, now in its 9th version. Pure Android means a phone will be running smooth, without any bloat and lag from a manufacturer frantically piling on the features. It also means the phone will get updates and upgrades quickly, keeping it refreshed and more secure. In fact, Xiaomi says the A1 will upgrade from the current Android 7.1.2 to Android 8.0 or Oreo, and even goes so far as to say it will get Android P, whatever that may be. Peppermint, maybe.

Another advantage of the Android One experience is that the device will present as ‘simple’. Time and again I get asked for recommendations on a phone that isn’t too complicated. Those who use a smartphone for some of the basics such as calling, messaging, browsing, email and YouTube, want nothing more and don’t even want to know that other uses exist at all or that a device can be customised limitlessly. A little swipe to the right will show the Google feed. A swipe up will open the apps drawer. And another bonus: A press down on the home button will trigger the Google Assistant, which was the sole domain of Google’s own Pixel phones not too long ago, as well as one of its two main USPs — the other being the highly rated camera. So with the Mi A1, you now get quite a bit of what you would on the Pixel.

Solid and standard
That’s as far as the software. To look at, the Mi A1 is a slight variation on the theme that phones in this segment are following. It’s a metallic phone and will come in pale gold, black and rose gold — to begin with it seems to be the gold that’s available. The back is all smooth on this 5.5-inch device, with antenna lines hugging the top and bottom contours in a somewhat iPhone-like fashion. No surprises there. On the back you’ll see the AndroidOne logo along with the Mi and the cameras and round fingerprint sensor.

On the front, the phone looks completely standard. I intensely dislike the fact that the phone is gold on the back and white on the front, but that’s an individual preference, I’m sure. The front has 2.5D glass curving in and making the smartphone look more than it actually costs. But the rounded edges and sides do make the smooth phone a little vulnerable to slipping, so a textured case might be a good idea. It is a solidly built device though.

The Mi A1 works on the tried and tested Snapdragon 625, a stable octa-core processor present in many sturdy budget phones. It has 4 GB of RAM to work with, quite enough for most needs on this phone. It has 64 GB of internal storage plus a card slot for more. In comparison, one of the most recently launched phones, the LG Q6 uses Snapdragon 435 at the same price point. The software meets this configuration halfway to make the device nice and smooth to use. It has other features users will be pleased with: An IR blaster to let you use it as a remote. It obviously has dual SIM capability and VoLTE-LTE support, which is now too standard to mention.

The 1920x1080p display is totally comfortable to work with. It’s bright and clear. It doesn’t have screen customisations like other Xiaomi phones because we’re now on pure Android. If you want a blue light filter, get one from the Play Store. The battery on board is 3080 mAh, which works well through the day and can take you through more depending on your usage and the Battery Saver feature.

Two for the price of one
The other much-touted feature of the Mi A1 is its dual camera setup. It has two 12 MP main cameras meant to get you that depth effect. It doesn’t do that too badly if you are in good light. If not, in any case you’ll be told that it’s too dark to attempt it. The camera app is the one customisation here, from Xiaomi. You get a button to tap for 2X optical zoom, an implementation popularised by the iPhone 7. The Mi A1’s is essentially a good-light camera though. The front camera is a 5 MP shooter.

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By conclusion the current or ex user of the google nexus or pixel, this might seems a good bargain in terms of price and definitely a quick updates and simplicity lover while the MIUI users will not be getting use to this device due to probably too simple and lack of this and that features.

My humble advise will be do some research first before you decide if this phone suitable for your needs and not the hype surrounding it. Make WISE decision and no more complaining!

This post has been edited by jovigrunge: Sep 22 2017, 04:08 PM

10 years tukar one time smartphone ok mah. Jimat duit woh..............my next target XBOX. Next year maybe for LED TV, home theater, surround speakers............

10 years?! if everyone like that, the phone company can tutup kedai.

Reason
- Faster android updates
- Dual camera

which rn4 dun have

Only shop handphone owners will think like that. Hands up, what is your shop name? Location? COD?

21/09/2017 20:02:09 Outbound from BWH station Butterworth
21/09/2017 18:55:35 Picked up by courier Butterworth

haha... i wished i had a shop!

thinking whether want to get this Mi A1 myself...

LOL!

You have to ask yourself! Do you need a simple and lag free phone with Bokeh effect camera shot + GPS lock in spot on or not..........

Any phone in this world got pros and cons. Nothing perfect! Later if come out Redmi Note 5 Pro or in the future Mi A2, you can always sell this and buy new one becoz you got it cheap. I calculated the rugi I will encounter at least RM319 if I would change to a new phone in the future compared to high end phones where you will rugi more than RM500+ if not RM1000+...........

i guess from the reviews - fast charge is disabled - so even if you have an additional QC 3.0 fast charger, it still will not fast charge?

Anyone else try using any other charger besides the default supplied charger?

I did. QC 3.0 charger. No fast charge.

im actually a fan of stock android. used nexus 5 before and am currently using nexus 5x. dropped my 5x and is kinda acting weird every now and then

google pixel is still way too expensive, that's why i'm looking for an alternative for the day where my 5x doesn't power on anymore.

Thanks for the sound advice bro

just realized there's no file explorer by default.. susah lah mau find things.. any reliable ones to recommend?

hmm... stock android do have a simple file explorer.

try this (based on what i see on my nexus 5)...
Go to Storage & USB > Explore (at the bottom)

on my nexus 5x its different coz its on oreo...
Storage > Files

Which store on Qoo10 do you guys get your Mi A1 from? The butterworth one or the Premium Gadget store?

EDIT: Or the Itronic Mobile store which I just found.

This post has been edited by ghyeng: Sep 22 2017, 10:55 PM

ohh.. many thanks

Thanks for the feedback....

I use solid explorer

i use astro file manager.. recommended 👍🏻