Xiaomi Xiaomi Mi A1 - A Pure Stock Android Experience V1, Discussion & Opinion - OREO UPDATE!
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 Sep 6 2017, 09:37 AM
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Finally, A Mi phone that ships with stock Android OOTB. No more waiting for Lineage ROM and the unlocking/flashing process. Plus, updates comes straight from Mountain View directly.
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Sep 6 2017, 09:50 AM
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Camera IQ with Xiaomi devices is more miss than hit. People go for their devices not for the camera, but more for the design and affordable price point. If you care so much for IQ, better get a flagship model from other brands.
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Sep 6 2017, 02:38 PM
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QUOTE(angelgemini @ Sep 6 2017, 01:23 PM) no NFC = no, NFC is not important, unless u r planning to use the phone to tap and pay like MaybankPay app.so yesteryear thing. NFC is important.  |
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Sep 6 2017, 03:58 PM
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QUOTE(angelgemini @ Sep 6 2017, 03:04 PM) same as saying camera is not important. If you really must have NFC, then you should be looking at other phones, not this one. This is meant to be the cheapest phone preloaded with pure stock Android OOTB. This is the closest thing to Pixel without the hefty price tag.when android pay launch at malaysia, all cannot use. when tng implemented, all cannot use this is like how Singaporean iphone user suck thumb when android user can use it on MRT. |
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Sep 14 2017, 12:18 PM
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QUOTE(jovigrunge @ Sep 14 2017, 02:05 AM) Why so long to reach Malaysia? India support Xiaomi, Malaysia go and support Leagoo! Not really a deal breaker for a phone that comes with stock Android, since comparing those omissions with the price it will be sold at, the omissions are negated (provided that Xiaomi prices it right for MY, of course).  Anyway to those who still ponder whether to buy or not this phone, watch my all time favorite smartphone reviewer Geekyranjit for the pros and cons of the Mi A1. Take note 1. Confirmed no fast charging 2. Confirmed LED notification only one color (white) 3. Confirmed no NFC 4. Confirmed not the fastest fingerprint lock in 5. Confirmed Android Pay will not work since no NFC 6. Confirmed at 1080p video but no electronic image stabilization and that means shaky recording 7. Confirmed no auto HDR mode 8. Camera struggle in low lighting 9. Bezel are slightly large for a 5.5inch  Update : Already appeared on Lazada for RM1099. Lazada's Mi A1 This post has been edited by petrofsky77: Sep 14 2017, 12:20 PM |
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Sep 14 2017, 10:03 PM
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QUOTE(alucard89 @ Sep 14 2017, 07:03 PM) 5x and A1 is pretty much the same size right? Nope. Mi A1 is slightly taller in height than the 5X. There are videos by geekyranjit in youtube that shows you the physical dimensions of both phone. They are only similar in terms of hardware specs. And yes, any cases made for the Mi 5X will not fit onto the A1.I read there's extra sheet or something for cooling So any 5x case should fit? I wanna get some case while waiting for preorder |
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Sep 14 2017, 10:21 PM
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QUOTE(BlitzAce @ Sep 14 2017, 08:30 PM) Sure that it doesn't support QC3.0..? Dang, it'll be a must-buy if it does. How fast it'll charge considering it uses USB-C..? I don't mind the lesser battery capacity than the RN4 if it has QC, really. According to C4Tech, since the A1 doesn't support fast charging, it would take approx. 2 hours to fully charge the phone from 15% charge, using the provided 5V 2A power brick/adapter. |
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Sep 15 2017, 08:46 AM
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QUOTE(petrofsky77 @ Sep 14 2017, 10:21 PM) According to C4Tech, since the A1 doesn't support fast charging, it would take approx. 2 hours to fully charge the phone from 15% charge, using the provided 5V 2A power brick/adapter. QUOTE(tongaz86 @ Sep 15 2017, 01:46 AM) Can last or charge for 1 hour 45min? Refer to my quoted comments above...If only can last 1hour 45min better throw it away...haha... |
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Sep 15 2017, 04:59 PM
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QUOTE(NightFelix @ Sep 15 2017, 02:11 PM) The what? For real? Taller? Spoonfeed YouTube link here please? Sorry, my mistake. After checking thoroughly thru multiple sources, YES, the dimensions are similar. I can't seem to be able to locate the video that i saw earlier. Maybe i was mistaken it with taller bezels, not dimensions. Arrangements of the buttons and camera bump and FP scanner not sure whether it's identical or not. If Xiaomi is recycling excess stock of 5X to the A1, everything on the outside should be similar as well. |
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Sep 25 2017, 09:45 AM
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QUOTE(kikimlee @ Sep 25 2017, 09:26 AM) A1 good? Outdated proc oso still wayy speedier than its Mi 5x twin. I say twin becoz the specs for both are the same. The only difference being the ROM.cuz think the processor is outdated already |
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Sep 26 2017, 03:43 PM
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QUOTE(evilsmile @ Sep 26 2017, 02:59 PM) Has anyone managed to run Google Camera HDR+ on Xiaomi A1? Does the Google Camera supports dual lenses? You'll prolly won't be able to use the telephoto lens if you use third party camera app on a phone with dual lenses setup.By default xiaomi post processing algorithm is mediocre. want to get better pictures using google camera app |
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Sep 27 2017, 08:58 AM
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QUOTE(evilsmile @ Sep 26 2017, 03:59 PM) telephoto lens is secondary. 10% usage only Yes, agreed, but it would be a hassle to go back to and fro between two camera apps just to use both lenses...90% usage with the normal wide angle lens. so if can use google camera hdr+ at least can get better landscape photo |
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Oct 27 2017, 09:31 AM
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QUOTE(Wolgie @ Oct 27 2017, 08:16 AM)  nice post.. keep it up...Click 1 time on mid of the screen, the click capture... Here the pictures  This post has been edited by petrofsky77: Oct 27 2017, 09:32 AM |
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Dec 27 2017, 02:41 PM
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Dec 27 2017, 04:34 PM
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QUOTE(gabriel.l @ Dec 27 2017, 02:50 PM) Need QC 3.0 charger + compatible type c cable? Yep, the phone is capable of fast charging out of the box, but that feature was disabled software wise, and Xiaomi did not include a charger that supports QC. So in order to fully utilize fast charge after the Oreo update, you'll need to get a QC 3.0 compatible charger. |
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Dec 28 2017, 03:09 PM
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QUOTE(HMMaster @ Dec 28 2017, 08:17 AM) I'm kinda skeptical on this... is Dash Charging compatible with Qualcomm Quick Charging? Dash Charging is slightly different than Quick Charge in the sense that the chip that controls the fast charge process is on the adapter, not on the phone. So basically, what the article meant is that, by using a Dash Charger, they can confirm that the phone has fast charging hardware built in, it's just disabled in the software side. When u use Dash charger on a QC compatible phone, it will run at the max limit Amp that the QC dictates, not at the Amp that the Dash charger can deliver. The results would be the same if you were to use a QC 3.0 compatible charger instead of the Dash Charger.This post has been edited by petrofsky77: Dec 28 2017, 03:10 PM |
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Dec 28 2017, 04:09 PM
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QUOTE(Jon_00228 @ Dec 28 2017, 03:31 PM) So does that mean the Oreo update does not actually enable the quick charge capability of the mi A1, as it is the dash charger that dictates the max Amp supplied, not the phone(which its QC is disabled by xiaomi)? For TL;DR version :- Mi A1 already has Qualcomm QC 3.0 compatible h/w inside, but disabled in Nougat - Stock charger comes with Mi A1 does not support QC - The upcoming Oreo update will allow for the QC h/w to be used - Dash Charger or any compatible QC charger will allow the phone to be charged faster than normal charging |
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Dec 28 2017, 05:21 PM
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Quick Charge tech, they bump up the Voltage, but the Amp stays the same (eg: 5V/2A, 12V/1.8A), charger doesn't get hot but the phone will. Still got battery regulation within the phone, so when phone gets too hot, the charging voltage will decrease. Dash Charge / VOOC maintains voltage but bumps up current (Amp). Charger controls the max Amp sent to phone, so phone remains cool but charger gets hot.
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