Sep 13, 2019 10:36 AM
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The Mi A3 doesn't look like its predecessors, and that's a good thing.
It's a bit of a stretch to access the notification panel when using the phone one-handed, but other than that it's a great size.
Even though getting an AMOLED panel, the 720p resolution is just not good enough for a device in this segment.
There is a camera bump at the back, with the sensor protruding slightly from the body. That leads to a wobble when using the device on a flat surface, which tends to get annoying.
The in-display fingerprint reader is slow, unreliable, and just not worth the effort.
When you consider the low-resolution screen, large battery, and modern soc, it’s not difficult to see why the Mi A3 offers good battery life. I easily got a full day of usage with this phone, using it mostly for browsing social media and watching YouTube videos.
The Mi A3 does a fantastic job in daylight conditions, with excellent contrast levels, wide dynamic range, and accurate colors. The wide-angle lens doesn't do as good a job, but the resultant images are decent enough for sharing on social media platforms. Photos taken in low-light conditions aren't detailed enough, and there's a lot of noise, and using the dedicated night mode fixes the issue to an extent. The camera overall is pretty decent considering how much the Mi A3 costs.
The best part about the Mi A3 is undoubtedly the software. Like every other Android One device, the Mi A3 has a clean user interface with no bloat ware.
