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Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Quantum Sky

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Quantum Sky phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

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5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4010
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi A1

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Mi A1} 11 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Sky} 7 Advantages Quantum Sky
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)14%
Thinner
vs8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP88%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Dual-LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3080 mAhvs+4010 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

28 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR3
64GB (54GB available) / 64GB (53GB available)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
401 PPI
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi A1Quantum Sky
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ModelXiaomi Mi A1Quantum Sky
Other model namesXiaomi A1 MDG2, Xiaomi Mi A1 Android One, Xiaomi TiffanyPositivo Quantum Sky 4G 64GB, Quantum Sky QX1
Country or region available(Europe)Hong KongIndiaIndonesia(Global, International)Vietnam
(Europe), Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, (Global, International), Vietnam
Brazil
Brazil
BrandXiaomiQuantum
Release date9/12/20178/29/2017
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 155.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.12 in)76.5 x 154.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.08 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi A1Quantum Sky
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered2.5D glass

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi A1Quantum Sky
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi A1Quantum Sky
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 650MhzARM Mali-T860 MP2 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi A1Quantum Sky
RAM memory4GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)64GB (53GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi A1Quantum Sky
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 850/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6
Global version:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
India version:
LTE 850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5)
TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41)
Hong Kong/Indonesia/Russia/Vietnam version:
LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi A1Quantum Sky
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.650mm
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredSony IMX258 (back)
Samsung S5K3P3 (front)

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi A1Quantum Sky
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi A1Quantum Sky
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi A1Quantum Sky
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi A1Quantum Sky
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi A1Quantum Sky
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3080 mAh4010 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered28 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi A1Quantum Sky
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Rose gold
• Android One
• Aluminum frame and back
• Oleophobic coating screen
• 450nit brightness screen
• 2x optical zoom back camera
• 720p@120fps slow motion
• Fast battery charging
• VoLTE
• Colors: Silver, Gold
• Screen protector included
• Silicon case included

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi A1Quantum Sky
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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